Healthcare - Professional Healthcare Studies - Sligo St. Angela's
This programme offers students a flexible option to use credits already gained at postgraduate Level 9, to return to study for a MHSc award. This is a multidisciplinary programme suitable for registered nurses and allied health and social care professionals. Students will be allocated a supervisor and will partake in individual and group supervision to develop and undertake their research project.
Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended delivery.
Study Hours
Students can expect to allow for 6 hours of study per week.
On-Campus Attendance: Students attend 3-4 seminar days per semester.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this program, applicants must have a 60 ECTS Postgraduate Diploma at Level 9 in health/ disability/social care related studies or equivalent academic credits with an aggregate mark of 60% or above. Additionally, they should have completed a postgraduate Level 9 research module, be registered as a nurse/midwife with the NMBI or on an appropriate allied healthcare professional register, and currently employed in the health/disability or social care delivery sector. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.
Further information
Total Fees: €4750
How to Apply
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When to Apply
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.
How to Apply
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This programme offers students a flexible option to use credits already gained at postgraduate Level 9, to return to study for a MHSc award. This is a multidisciplinary programme suitable for registered nurses and allied health and social care professionals. Students will be allocated a supervisor and will partake in individual and group supervision to develop and undertake their research project.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for nurses and other allied healthcare and social care professionals interested in advancing their understanding of research methods, knowledge generation for practice and evidence synthesis and translation. Students will develop knowledge and skills to avail of a variety of employment opportunities in the acute and community setting.
What will I study?
Module:
Research Dissertation Practicum
Students will undertake a systematic evidence synthesis or a primary research study under supervision.
Course Contacts
Admissions: admissions.stangelas@atu.ie