Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science in Medical and Surgical Nursing

University College Cork

There are 7 clinical pathways to the degree of Masters in Nursing, all of which have an exit route available for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing. The pathways to degree of Masters including the Diploma exit route are all available to view in the College Calendar. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Pathway 8 - Medical and Surgical NursingApplicants for this MSc in Nursing, including the PG Diploma exit route, should normally:Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Medical-Surgical Nursing Pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses;Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Medical-Surgical Nursing Pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for;Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:(a) The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 18.75 hours a week (b) They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements (c) A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.