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.

Link to Master's Programme

https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckx19/

Scholarship: If you successfully complete the International Master's Pathway for this master's track, you will receive a 20% reduction on the fees.

How To Apply

Here below are the steps to complete the application process for the International Master’s Pathway

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Application Process for the International Master’s Pathway:

1. Select your Master's Track above and complete the master's application. You MUST write in your statement that you would like to take the International Master’s Pathway.
2. Your application will be reviewed by the master's programme team.
3. The International Master's Pathway team will contact you.
4. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer for their chosen master's and a full offer for the International Master's Pathway.

Scholarship: If you successfully complete the International Master's Pathway for your chosen master's track, you will receive a reduction on the fees for some of the Masters:

CACSSS - MA Tracks: 25% discount

SEFS - MSc Tracks: 20% discount

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 2023