M. Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. in Specialist Nursing - Cancer Care and Haematology

Overview

This programme has been developed to meet the new demands and challenges within the health care system and specifically within cancer care and haematology nursing. The course is firmly grounded in a body of knowledge and clinical expertise that aims to promote excellence in the area of cancer care practice and haematology nursing.  It is also designed to provide an academically robust education for the participants and the various modules offered develop and complement subjects undertaken at degree or equivalent level.

The philosophy of the programme incorporates the core concepts of caring for persons with cancer or a haematological illness. Students on this course are recognised as practicing professional nurses with substantial clinical experience. This course aims to facilitate the enhancement of their knowledge and skills in cancer care and haematology nursing to an advanced level. On completion of this course the registered general nurse will be considered to be knowledgeable and skilled in providing holistic patient centred care to the patient with cancer or a haematological illness.

Students must pass all modules in order to progress to the second year of the MSc pro-gramme during which they complete a dissertation. Students may opt to exit at the end of year one and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.

If all elements of the course have been passed the student has the option to return to undertake year two within four years. The specialist courses are taught in partnership between the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the associated Health Service Providers. The specialist strands offered are listed below.