MSc Nursing

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: For postgraduate programs, applicants typically require a minimum academic score of 70% or above in their previous studies.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no individual band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90, with specific section requirements: Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20.
• PTE: Overall score of 63, with no section below 59.
• DET: Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 110.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

University College Cork (UCC) offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships are aimed at assisting students with tuition fees, living expenses, and other educational costs. 

International Merit-Based Scholarships: UCC provides merit-based scholarships for high-achieving international students entering undergraduate or postgraduate programs. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and may cover partial tuition fees or provide stipends.

Government and External Scholarships: International students may also be eligible for scholarships offered by their home governments, non-governmental organizations, or external funding bodies. UCC assists students by providing information and support in applying for these external scholarship opportunities.

Research Scholarships and Grants: For postgraduate research students, UCC offers various grants and scholarships to support research endeavors. These scholarships often cover tuition fees and provide additional stipends for living expenses.

Sports Scholarships: UCC recognizes talented athletes and offers sports scholarships to support their academic and athletic pursuits. These scholarships assist students in balancing their sports with their studies.

Faculty-Specific Scholarships: Certain faculties or departments within UCC offer scholarships tailored to specific academic disciplines. These scholarships aim to attract exceptional students to particular programs and fields of study.

Need-Based Financial Aid: The university understands the financial challenges international students might face and offers need-based financial aid programs to assist students who demonstrate financial need.

Graduates of the MSc in Nursing program designed for Non-EU applicants at University College Cork (UCC) have a wide array of career opportunities in the healthcare sector. 

1. Registered Nurse (RN): Upon completion of the program, individuals can work as registered nurses in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, community health centers, or home care agencies, providing direct patient care.

2. Clinical Nurse Specialist: Graduates can specialize in specific areas such as critical care, oncology, mental health, pediatrics, gerontology, or other specialized fields, delivering advanced and specialized care to patients.

3. Nurse Educator: Opportunities exist to become nurse educators, imparting knowledge and training to future generations of nursing professionals in academic institutions or clinical settings.

4. Nurse Manager/Administrator: Roles in nurse management or administration involve overseeing nursing departments, managing healthcare units, or holding administrative positions in healthcare facilities.

5. Research Nurse: Professionals can pursue roles as research nurses, contributing to clinical research projects, managing trials, and collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams to advance healthcare practices.

6. Public Health Nurse: There are prospects to work as public health nurses, focusing on community health initiatives, preventive healthcare, health education, and supporting vulnerable populations.

7. Nurse Consultant/Specialist: Graduates can become nurse consultants or specialists, offering expertise in specific areas like wound care, infection control, palliative care, or healthcare informatics.

8. Policy Advisor/Advocate: Opportunities exist to work as policy advisors or advocates, influencing healthcare policies, contributing to healthcare reforms, and advocating for patient rights and better healthcare practices.