Master in Advanced Practice (Nursing)

The University of Limerick, founded in 1972 and located on a scenic riverside campus in Limerick, Ireland, is known for combining high quality teaching with strong industry engagement. With about 16,300 students including some 2,700 international learners, the university offers a broad portfolio of programs across arts, business, engineering, science, health and education. Its compact campus and emphasis on experiential learning create a supportive environment for academic and personal development.

Students benefit from practice-oriented study, extensive placement options and partnerships with local and international employers that help translate classroom learning into real-world skills. The university’s 151 programs provide flexible pathways at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while research activity and innovation hubs support entrepreneurship and graduate employability. Campus life balances academic support with opportunities for clubs, sport and cultural engagement.

International students find dedicated services for admissions, visas, accommodation and integration, plus strong career support through co-op placements and industry links. Limerick’s location offers the advantages of a lively regional city with good transport to major Irish centres. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry, research or professional practice, benefitting from the university’s practical focus and global outlook.

The Master in Advanced Practice (Nursing) at the University of Limerick is a 2-year program for registered nurses who want to expand their knowledge and skills to practice autonomously and collaboratively in advanced nursing practice. This program helps students address population healthcare needs and meet national health policy reform. The program leads to registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Prescriber.

The curriculum includes modules such as Health Research Methods and Methodology, Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance, and Advanced Practice Decision Making for Health Professionals. Students also learn about Professional, Ethical, Legal and Interprofessional Dimensions to Nurse/Midwife Prescribing and Advanced Health Assessment. The program integrates theory and practice throughout, with clinical practicum and dissertation components.

Graduates of this program can work as Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse Prescribers, Senior Nurses, or Clinical Nurse Specialists in hospitals, healthcare organizations, or community settings. They can also work in education and research roles, or as leaders in nursing services, such as Nurse Managers or Directors of Nursing.