Master of Science in Nursing Msc N Degree

Master of Science in Nursing Msc N Degree is a Masters program taught at Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Minimum 2 years) options.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSc N) at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a SLQF Level 10 post graduate degree programme for advancing nursing practice. Students study theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice, health care management, health policy from local to global, and ethical and legal aspects in nursing. The programme also includes quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistics for evidence based nursing practice, and health research management to build research skills.

The minimum duration is two academic years with a total of 60 credits. There is an exit point at SLQF Level 9 for a Master of Nursing (MN) with a minimum of one academic year and 30 credits. The course includes an independent study component and a dissertation. Admission is based on a selection test and/or an interview.

Modules

• Theoretical Foundation of Advanced Nursing Practice
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Ethical and Legal Aspects in Nursing
• Health Care Management
• Statistics for Evidence Based Nursing Practice
• Health Policy – Local to Global
• Independent Study
• Nursing Master Orientation Seminar (Not counted for GPA)
• Nursing Master Advanced Seminar
• Health Research Management
• Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Nursing Msc N Degree at Open University of Sri Lanka for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Open University of Sri Lanka.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Open University of Sri Lanka as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Nursing Msc N Degree.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The candidate should have one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree of SLQF Level 5 in Nursing,
• A qualification of SLQF Level 6 or above in Nursing,
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate,

AND

Based on the selection test and/ or an interview

Please check detail of study units at https://ou.ac.lk/programme/master-of-science-in-nursing-msc-n-degree