Overview

The Medical and Surgical Nursing programme offered by University College Cork encompasses the importance of dynamic nursing staff, working within the multidisciplinary team, possessing the relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to deliver evidence-based care in a competent manner; it is essential that such care is delivered while cognisant of the needs of individual patients and their significant others.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme, Medical and Surgical Nursing students should be able to:

Enhance medical and surgical nursing practice through the application of well-assimilated theoretical, practical, and policy knowledge and clinical skills;

Exercise accountability within the clinical, ethical, and professional boundaries of the role of medical and surgical nursing;

Critically appraise and evaluate current research evidence and best practice for medical and surgical nursing and its implications for practice;

Evaluate the effectiveness of individual outcomes against specialist intervention plans for individuals and their families in medical and surgical nursing practice;

Synthesise health-related issues for the development of intervention/service responses appropriate to the needs of individuals and their families in medical and surgical nursing practice;

Contribute as a learned member of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality healthcare for individuals and families within the context of medical and surgical nursing;

Act as a means of professional support, educator, and role model for the provision of lifelong learning to ensure ongoing professional development.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include

Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Decision-making in Specialist Practice

Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery

Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals

Professional Practice Issues for Nurses and Midwives

Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Nursing View 64 other Masters in Nursing in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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;

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

They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements

A Clinical Preceptor and/or Clinical Facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14700 EUR / year

≈ 14700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

7300 EUR / year

≈ 7300 EUR / year

Additional Details

Year 2 Fees

EU: €2,630
Non EU: €5,000

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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