Language Centre Modules (40 credits)

• LC5001 Independent Research Project I (15 credits)
• LC5002 Research Methods: Interdisciplinary Project (10 credits)
• LC5003 Critical Disciplinary Approaches (5 credits)
• LC5004 Independent Research Project II (10 credits)

Nursing (Non-EU) Modules (20 credits)

• NU4108 Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Nursing & Healthcare (10 credits)
• NU4112 Nursing Individuals with Cancer, Chronic, & Infectious Diseases (10 credits)

International Master’s Pathway Entry Requirements for Nursing (Non-EU)

• Professional Registration: You must hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing Board/Statutory Body in your own country.   
• Academic Qualification: 3.1 equivalent (minimum 45% overall).
• English Language Entry Requirements: 5.5 minimum IELTS in all skills or equivalent.
• Interview: If your application has been successful, you will be invited to an interview. On successful completion of the interview, you will be given a full offer for the pathway.

MSc Nursing (Non-EU) Progression Requirements

You will be given a conditional offer and will only be guaranteed a place if, at the end of the pathway, you successfully meet the following progression requirements:

• Academic Qualification: 2:2 equivalent (minimum 55% overall).
• English Language Entry Requirements: 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in individual skills, or equivalent in the accepted admissions test.

Pathway Modules

All IMP students will take modules worth 60 credits including 40 credits of Language Centre core modules and 20 credits of undergraduate (UG) programme modules. Language Centre Modules (40 credits)

• LC5001 Independent Research Project I (15 credits)
• LC5002 Research Methods: Interdisciplinary Project (10 credits)
• LC5003 Critical Disciplinary Approaches (5 credits)
• LC5004 Independent Research Project II (10 credits)

Nursing (Non-EU) Modules (20 credits)

• NU4108 Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Nursing & Healthcare (10 credits)
• NU4112 Nursing Individuals with Cancer, Chronic, & Infectious Diseases (10 credits)

International Master’s Pathway Entry Requirements for Nursing (Non-EU)

• Professional Registration: You must hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing Board/Statutory Body in your own country.   
• Academic Qualification: 3.1 equivalent (minimum 45% overall).
• English Language Entry Requirements: 5.5 minimum IELTS in all skills or equivalent.
• Interview: If your application has been successful, you will be invited to an interview. On successful completion of the interview, you will be given a full offer for the pathway.

MSc Nursing (Non-EU) Progression Requirements

You will be given a conditional offer and will only be guaranteed a place if, at the end of the pathway, you successfully meet the following progression requirements:

• Academic Qualification: 2:2 equivalent (minimum 55% overall).
• English Language Entry Requirements: 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in individual skills, or equivalent in the accepted admissions test.

How to apply

Application process for the International Master’s Pathway:

Stage 1 Apply for the MSc in Nursing (Non-EU) and write ‘International Masters Pathway’ in your statement

Stage 2 You will receive an invitation to meet with the International Pathway team.

Apply now

If you would like more information regarding the pathway or have questions about the application process, please email academicenquiries@ucc.ie and we will contact you. 

The closing date for non-EU applications is 30 June 2024.

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