Master of Science in Advanced Healthcare Practice

This taught Master of Science programme is designed to extend and enhance allied health professionals clinical and academic capability by providing core and elective modules that are relevant to their practice. The programme can be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. The various modules are delivered using a mix of classroom based and distance learning approaches, supported by e-learning systems and individual tutorials and mentorship.
The MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice is designed to enhance graduates critical thinking and develop evidence-based practitioners as future leaders of effective services. Graduates will obtain in-depth knowledge of an area of Health Sciences to apply to their professional practice. From this MSc, graduates will be able to describe and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of the current range of theory and research. They will reflect critically on their own and others learning styles and practice.
Students can register on a fulltime or part-time basis. Students must complete 6 - 8 taught modules, to include two core modules (Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods) and 4-6 elective modules from the modules available, with a research thesis. The full-time option can be completed over three academic semesters. In the flexible part-time option, students may pace the programme in light of their current workload and register for one, two or three modules per semester, with a maximum period of registration of three years. This flexible approach takes into account the educational, professional, clinical and financial demands of the student, the employer and clinical service. Students may also enter this MSc as a graduate of the Post Graduate Certificate inAdvanced Clinical Practice, with the option to carry over credits accrued on that programme, at the discretion of the programme team.
Depending on the module, the academic work may include classes, seminars, self-directed learning and/or e-learning, both on and off campus. Although online modules are available, please confirm this with the module leader/course director before registering. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they can attend all relevant module components.

Healthcare clinicians with a professionally and academically accredited BSc (Hons) (level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland recognised ) or equivalent in a health profession* at a minimum award of 2.2 hons level or above. Applicants with an award of below 2.2 will be considered at the discretion of the Course Director. Candidates may be interviewed as part of the admissions process.
Health Profession: Doctors, Nurses, Health and Social Care Professionals. Health and Social Care Professionals encompasses the list of professions regulated under the Health and Social Care Professions Act (2005) Ireland. These are clinical biochemist, dietician, medical scientist, occupational therapist, orthoptist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychologist, radiographer, social care worker, social worker, speech and language therapist.
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A copy of your birth certificate/passport (showing your legal name)
Applicants are requested to submit a short research proposal for their MSc dissertation to ensure availability of supervisors relevant to their discipline. This Research Proposal Form should contain a brief overview of the project which can later be finalised with your MSc Supervisor. Please use the template provided.
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate

IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.