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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Master of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia

at University of Technology Jamaica · Jamaica

Duration

3 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia prepares senior nurses to provide anaesthesia care for surgical patients. The course covers health, anesthesia for patients, and the role of the nurse anaesthetist. It integrates concepts of caring, critical thinking, technology use, safety, and clinical judgment. The program focuses on skills and knowledge needed to monitor patients before, during, and after surgery. The course lasts three years with a total of 45 credits, emphasizing clinical practice. Most delivery is face-to-face, with three modules using a blended approach combining lectures and hospital internships. It is intended for registered nurses with relevant experience, leading to roles in nurse anaesthesia.

Modules

  • Support modules
  • Specialized modules

Entry requirements

  • Minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent
  • Registered Nurse with at least five years of experience
  • Midwifery qualification optional; those without must complete 12 weeks maternity rotation before admission
  • Minimum one year operating theatre experience; critical care experience is an asset
  • Minimum requirement may be determined by Prior Learning Assessment

Career outcomes

  • Nurse Anaesthetist

How this course compares

  • University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).
  • It lists 24 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 7 of them at master's level.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Jamaica take 2 years; this one takes 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia at University of Technology Jamaica?

It takes 3 years, studied Full Time.

Is University of Technology Jamaica a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).

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