Key Facts
Next Intake: September annually
Closing date for applications: 30 June
International Students: The full-time Master’s is open to both EU and Non-EU students.
Fees: Further information on course fees can be found at Academic Registry.
***Important Note*** Students who wish to do a P.Grad.Dip in one year should apply for the MSc part-time course and exit at the end of year one.
Overview
Advance your nursing studies and develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients to the highest professional standards. You will learn to provide quality nursing care and promote excellence in the practice setting.
Our MSc in Nursing provides a clear pathway to career advancement. Graduates of this programme often go on to pursue leadership roles in practice and management, healthcare consulting, research, and more
Please note: This programme does not lead to registration as a nurse in Ireland.
Additional Course Information
Year One: Commences with a full week of classes in September and thereafter one or two days per week for the remainder of the academic year (depending on whether you are studying full-time or part-time).
Year Two: Attendance at classes throughout the academic year. If completing the Master’s, you will also carry out research and the writing of a dissertation.
Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS)
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Advancing the Theoretical Foundations for Nursing |
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Theory and Practice of Research Methods for Healthcare |
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Ethics and Law in Healthcare |
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Leadership & Quality Improvement in Healthcare |
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Facilitating Learning in the Practice Environment |
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Advancing the Professional Role |
Master's (90 ECTS)
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Advancing the Theoretical Foundations for Nursing |
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Theory and Practice of Research Methods for Healthcare |
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Ethics and Law in Healthcare |
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Leadership & Quality Improvement in Healthcare |
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Facilitating Learning in the Practice Environment |
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Advancing the Professional Role |
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Dissertation |
✅ 2nd class honours (2:1) degree minimum in nursing or a related discipline. In exceptional circumstances clinical experience and continuing professional development may be taken into consideration.
✅ Registered as a Nurse on the professional register maintained by the NMBI or the Nursing Board/Statutory Body of your own country.
✅ 2 academic references OR 1 academic and one professional reference from the employer or work practice area. Each reference should confirm the potential and suitability of the applicant to undertake the course.
✅ A full CV presented in reverse chronological order with information on your professional development, relevant to the course you are applying for.
✅ Evidence of your degree or other qualifications (including your academic transcript - this is an official list of modules and results achieved in your primary degree).
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must meet Trinity College's Postgraduate English Language Requirements.
Please note the School of Nursing & Midwifery requires applicants presenting IELTS (Academic version) and IELTS Indicator to have achieved: Grade 6.5 overall with a minimum of grade of 6 in each category.
| Trinity Bands | Course Entry | IELTS Academic or Indicator | Duolingo English Test | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency | PTE Academic (Pearson) |
| Band B (Standard entry) | UG & PG Standard requirements | 6.5 overall 6.0 in each band |
120 overall 100 in each subscore |
90 overall 21 in each section |
180 overall no score below 170 |
69 overall 59 in each section |
English language requirements will be waived for applicants whose first language is not English and who are currently registered as nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) where that registration with the NMBI was based on the applicant’s IELTS score and they have evidence of continued engagement in a high intensity English language environment.