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    MSc Nursing Studies

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    Cork, IEMScIn-person2 years
    €20,100.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    90
    Credits
    €50.00
    App fee

    MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork is a 90-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Cork, IE. Tuition is €20,100.

    About the program

    Builds on existing nursing knowledge with modules in evidence-based practice, clinical leadership, electives, advanced research methods, and a dissertation. Focuses on professional expertise, research skills, critical inquiry, and practice development.

    Focus: both
    Top 50 Nursing School in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Standard UCC postgraduate requirements (90 overall for exams before 21 Jan 2026; 100 overall after); specific higher for MSc Nursing Non-EU (consult https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/ for programme-specific)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall; 6.0 individual skills (academic); specific 6.5 overall and 6.5 individual skills for MSc Nursing Non-EU (consult https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/postgraduate/ for programme-specific)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Stamp 1G (Third Level Graduate Programme, Ireland)

    €15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork is €20,100 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork online or in-person?
    MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork take to complete?
    MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork is structured around 2 years and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum of an honours primary degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Nursing, Midwifery or equivalent
    What work-permit options follow MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Nursing Studies at University College Cork: 24 months Stamp 1G (Third Level Graduate Programme, Ireland)