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65 Master's degrees in Nursing in Ireland
Embarking on a Nursing programme in Ireland presents a wealth of opportunities for international students. The tuition fees for Nursing programmes in Ireland vary, with the lower-end fee at €3,600 and the higher-end fee at €22,968. The typical tuition fee, which represents the median cost, is €13,040. It's important for prospective students to consider these figures when planning their education budget.
Ireland offers a range of affordable Nursing programmes, with 1% of programmes falling into this category. This variety ensures that students have options that align with their financial plans. Additionally, 57% of Nursing programmes in Ireland are available online, providing flexibility for those who may need to balance studies with other commitments.
The commitment of Irish universities to Nursing education is evident, with 15% of universities in Ireland offering Nursing programmes. This widespread availability means that students have a good chance of finding a programme that meets their needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a traditional campus experience or the convenience of online learning, Ireland's Nursing programmes cater to a diverse range of student needs.

Nursing Studies (Direct Entry Year 2)
This Nursing Studies (Direct Entry Year 2) degree course delivered at University College Cork is aimed at enabling busy practitioners to take a leadership role in clinical practice in an increasingly complex healthcare environment by facilitating professional and scholarly development.

Children's Palliative Care - Complex Care
The Children's Palliative Care - Complex Care degree offered at University of Galway is facilitated by both the teaching teams at NUI Galway and UCD. The programme designed for Registered Nurses working with children and adolescents with complex or life limiting conditions.

Regenerative Medicine
The taught MSc in Regenerative Medicine degree delivered by University of Galway is an exciting emerging discipline, which aims to develop novel therapeutics to repair and regenerate damaged and diseased organs.

Adolescent Health
The Adolescent Health at University of Galway, explores the unique challenges and opportunities that are faced by adolescents as they transition from childhood to adulthood, enhancing graduates working relationships with adolescents, increasing their understanding of the needs of this age group, and equipping them with knowledge and skills that are uniquely required for working with adolescents.

Perioperative Nursing
This Perioperative Nursing degree delivered by University of Galway blends advanced clinical knowledge with practical experience to prepare you for leadership roles in surgical and perioperative settings. You will develop expertise in patient assessment, surgical interventions, and evidence-based perioperative care.

Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online)
The philosophy underpinning this course values the concept of positive ageing and the unique individual characteristics of the older person. The Nursing - Gerontological Nursing (Online) programme at University College Cork Online seeks to validate this through the development of expert gerontological nursing to meet the complex needs of older people in a variety of care settings.

Nursing (Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice)
This Nursing (Specialist Mental Health Nursing Practice) degree course offered by University College Cork is organised within the parameters of the five roles of the clinical nurse specialist and is underpinned by the principles and values of recovery.

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme of the University of Galway enables students to complete this postgraduate qualification fully online. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation practice.

Nursing - Trauma and Emergency Nursing
The Nursing - Trauma and Emergency Nursing programme from University College Cork is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork. The nursing programme provides Emergency nurses with the opportunity to enhance their careers on a professional and personal level.

Public Health Nursing
The Public Health Nursing degree delivered at University of Galway is for registered nurses who wish to pursue a career in public health nursing. It provides supportive, interactive and engaging learning to develop the skills and knowledge required to register and practice as a Public Health Nurse.

Specialist Nursing
Are you a qualified nurse or dual qualified midwife keen to expand your specialist expertise and advance your nursing career? Join this Specialist Nursing degree delivered by Dublin City University might be for you.

Nurse or Midwife Prescribing
This Nurse or Midwife Prescribing degree delivered by University College Cork will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to be competent in medication management. This NFQ Level 8 Special Purpose Award complies with the statutory, professional and interdisciplinary framework for the development of expertise in the area of prescriptive authority.

Nursing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Nursing - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Healthcare Quality Improvement (Online)
The Healthcare Quality Improvement (Online) programme from University College Cork Online is an exciting, contemporary, degree for healthcare professionals, offering a flexible mode of learning while continuing to work.

Nursing (Oncology)
This Nursing (Oncology) degree course from University College Cork is offered in a blended learning format (part-online and part-attendance at workshops/tutorials) and is designed to meet the needs of nurses working in oncology settings who wish to undergo a specialist oncology course.

Specialist Nursing
The Specialist Nursing course at Dublin City University is a one-year, part-time programme delivered in a flexible, blended-learning format using a mix of face-to-face, online learning activities and learning in the practice context.

Nursing (Intensive Care Nursing)
This Nursing (Intensive Care Nursing) degree course delivered by University College Cork will inform Intensive Care nurses with the knowledge required to competently address the needs of the patient and the family, improve standards of care, maintain patient safety, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and develop healthy work environments.

Emergency Care
The Emergency Care degree delivered by University of Galway prepares registered nurses to excel in the fast-paced world of emergency care through a dynamic blend of online learning, expert-led workshops, interprofessional high-fidelity simulation, and clinical practice- sharpening knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to deliver expert emergency nursing care.

Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine
The Masters in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine offered by University of Galway is an attractive course for both clinical and non-clinical professionals in the medical, biomedical engineering and medical device development industry.

Gerontology Nursing
This exciting multidisciplinary Gerontology Nursing course at the Atlantic Technological University emphasises healthy aging in older adults and will benefit those registered as a nurse on the live register of NMBI (or equivalent) or health and social professionals registered with CORU (or equivalent) and caring for older people in their place of work.