Overview

Students are required to undertake their clinical practice in an approved clinical practice setting within Ireland, normally within the students' own work setting. Students may also be required to undertake additional placement(s) in order to meet the programme’s learning outcomes.

The full-time programme is offered full-time over two calendar years via blended learning which is a combination of on-line learning and face-to-face workshops. On completion of Year 1 students have the option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have achieved the minimum 60% average mark across these modules) may progress onto the second year to complete the MSc programme.

A blended learning approach is adopted in the delivery of this programme. Students are required to attend face to face workshops for a total of 12 days across the programme. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours before completing this programme.

The Acute Medicine course at University of Galway has a clinical focus, offering opportunities to develop specialist skills. The programme is offered through a blended learning format—a combination of online and face-to-face learning and teaching. Blended learning is an innovative and flexible approach to learning, making it possible to combine working full-time with studying. This course has category 2 approval by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

Careers

This course is particularly significant as the 2010 Report of the National Acute Medicine Programme (AMP) suggests a new approach to education and training with the development of acute medicine as a specialty for physicians, and the nursing and therapy professions. It further suggests that these nurses must consolidate and expand their knowledge and skills to meet the need for early detailed assessment and development of initial treatment plans. (HSE, 2010). In the future, there may be a demand for clinical nurse specialists and advanced nurse practitioners working in acute medicine, and graduates of this programme will be ideally placed to apply for these types of positions.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include

Principles & Practice of Acute Medical Nursing

Recognising & Responding to Client Deterioration

Service Improvement

Clinical Competence

Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice

Essential Physical Assessment Skills

Advanced Research Methods

Research Dissertation

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-09 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Maximise your IELTS score with the British Council! Sign up for free and get access to free mock tests, training videos and webinars with IELTS Ready.

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing View 72 other Masters in Nursing in Ireland

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Maximise your IELTS score with the British Council! Sign up for free and get access to free mock tests, training videos and webinars with IELTS Ready.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Galway and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

An honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at Level 9;

Written evidence of support for the applicant from their Director of Nursing and clinical unit manager;

Minimum academic and/or professional qualifications and standards required, together with any equivalence that may apply;

Students must work in the clinical area for the duration of the programme. Clinical requirements for completion of the programme are to pass two clinical competencies and are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours (reduced from previously-published 1,000 hours, on NMBI advice) in an acute medical unit or equivalent setting as deemed by the programme director.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

17500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

7500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7500 EUR per year during 24 months.

Fees: EU

€3,250 (Yr 2)

Living costs for Galway

800 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Acute Medicine.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Careers

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Galway

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners