About Master Of Science In Nursing In Leadership And Quality Healthcare in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

This programme aims to:

1. Provide a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for students who wish to advance their academic and professional development.

2. Enable students to develop a mastery of complex and specialised knowledge, with a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of nursing.

3. Develop conceptual knowledge and advanced understanding of how techniques of enquiry enable the critical and objective analysis, interpretation and application of research and scholarly evidence.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Graduates from this MSc. or the embedded awards i.e. Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma have the potential for employment in multiple domains of practice. There are multiple areas for career advancement, both nationally and internationally with MSc identified as an essential requirement for career progression and promotion in both administrative and clinical managerial posts. Alternatively, graduates would be ideally positioned to continue in PhD programmes

Academic qualification equivalents

• Equivalent of Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised University in a discipline relevant to the postgraduate degree sought with minimum average of 60% in final year examinations. Please check Bachelor degree classification for entry to certain postgraduate programmes.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Minimum. IELTS Band 6.0 – 6.5 or equivalent English examination (Depending on programme). Kindly refer to individual programme requirements.
• TOEFL:Minimum iBT 60 – 93. (Depending on programme). Kindly refer to individual programme requirements.
• PTE:55 (minimum 51 in each component)

Tuition Fees for non-European Union students range from €8,000 to €14,000 and are payable for each year of study at the Institute.

The average tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program of study. The following are estimated average annual tuition fees for international students:

• Undergraduate programs: €9,750 to €12,500 per year
• Postgraduate programs: €10,500 to €14,500 per year

It is important to note that tuition fees can vary depending on the specific program and course of study. Additionally, there may be additional fees such as registration fees, laboratory fees, and examination fees.

It is recommended that students check the official website of AIT for the latest information on tuition fees and other expenses, as well as any available scholarships or financial aid options.