Master of Science in Nursing (Applicable to 2022/2023 intake and before)
Awarding Institution | Macao Polytechnic University |
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Host Academic Unit | Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports |
Partner Teaching Academic Unit(s) (if any) | - |
Programme Registration Code | IP-N06-M93-1919Z-56 |
University Programme Code | MNUS |
Final Award (FHEQ Level of Study) | 7 |
Number of Credits Required for Graduation | 36 |
Normal Period of Study | 2 years |
Medium of Instruction | Chinese / English |
Specialisation(s) | - |
Professional Accreditation | - |
Partner Teaching Institution(s) (if any) | - |
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Master of Science in Nursing is designed to equip students with professional knowledge, practical skills and research abilities. The programme put strong emphasis on evidence-based approach to nurture expertise in advanced nursing practice. It fosters management professionals to address the future development of nursing and clinical practice. This programme aims to cultivate nursing professionals. It focuses on consolidating students’ theoretical knowledge and research techniques in nursing, developing their abilities in the application of research output, enhancing their skills in clinical analysis and decision making, as well as strengthening their competence in leadership, management, teaching and clinical nursing practice.
PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOS)
Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
PILO-1. | Knowledge and awareness of a range of advanced modules, fields, theories and approaches applicable to nursing discipline |
PILO-2. | Knowledge and understanding of advanced assessment tools used to assess and interpret issues in nursing, challenges and risks in a changing context |
PILO-3. | Critical understanding of the growing scientific and clinical literature which affect nursing in practice |
PILO-4. | Knowledge of advanced nursing competency working in different clinical specialties |
PILO-5. | Develop an understanding of the theories, analytical approaches, methodologies and practices that underpin nursing in modern society |
Skills and Attributes
On completion of this programme, students will be able to:
PILO-6. | Evaluate, extrapolate and synthesise relevant literature and empirical data and competently apply these to different nursing actual situations |
PILO-7. | Develop ability to apply nursing theory to the analysis of a broad range of actual problems in current practice area |
PILO-8. | Develop the capabilities in clinical analysis and thinking, as well as disciplinary research |
PILO-9. | To learn continuously within academia and industry and beyond and to employ relevant information and knowledge in understanding different contexts |
PILO-10. | To acquire research skills and values which can provide different approaches to the problem solving and decision making in nursing area |
PILO-11. | To develop advanced knowledge and analytical skills that are transferable to nursing in practice |
PILO-12. | To reinforce evidenced-based nursing through learnt knowledge and skills in research |
PILO-13. | To have a positive attitude towards society and the environment |
PILO-14. | To adhere to high moral standards and to commit to excellence in life-long learning |
By attaining these PILOs, students will have attained the graduate attributes of the University as demonstrated below:
Graduate Attributes | PILOs | |||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
To demonstrate strong academic competence in relevant disciplines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
To think critically and to contribute constructively in teamwork and leadership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
To possess a global vision which enables them to understand issues and problems from different perspectives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
To articulate effectively in a variety of contexts using knowledge, skills and expertise acquired to serve both the local and international community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
To have a positive attitude towards society and environment in the development of a fair and caring society | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
To demonstrate a keen interest in and strong capacity for life-long learning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
To practise high standards of ethical behaviour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TEACHING AND LEARNING
In this programme, students will work towards attaining the PILOs through the following teaching and learning activities:
PILOs | Teaching and Learning Activities |
Knowledge and understanding | 1. The taught modules are delivered through lectures, tutorials, field trips, workshops. |
2. Most modules require collaborative work and individual assignments. | |
Skills and Attributes | 1. The taught modules are delivered through tutorials, workshops, and presentations. |
2. Most modules require collaborative work and individual assignments |
ASSESSMENT
In this programme, students will receive assessment activities of the following types in order to assess whether they are able to attain the stated PILOs.
PILOs | Types of Assessment Activities |
Knowledge and understanding | 1. Modules are assessed by a combination of coursework, case studies, class discussions, presentations. |
Skills and Attributes | 1. Modules are assessed by discussions, presentations, term paper and project reports, mid-term and final exams. |
2. The project report includes a proposal, a written report and oral defense. | |
3. Clinical Internship and Internship Report includes clinical performance assessment and clinical issues report and assessment. | |
4. Examination papers or assessment criteria will be reviewed by external examiners. All examination papers or assignments go through a moderation marking procedure. Samples of three examination answer sheets (high, medium and low grades) are sent to the external examiners for quality control. Re-sit exam will be given for qualifies students who fail their first attempt at the end of each semester. Re-sit marks are capped at 50%. Normally, students who fail again in the re-sit examination or those who fail to meet attendance requirement will be required to repeat the failed modules. |
The assessment will be conducted following the University’s Assessment Strategy.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year | Study Focus | Learning Modules | ||
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Code | Title | Type | ||
1 |
The programme is delivered over 4 semesters spanning two years. Students are required to acquire 36 credits for graduation. Students must complete Common modules (10 credits), Specialised modules (8 credits), and Electives (6 credits). One thesis (12 credits) must be completed by the end of the designated period of study. The programme offers two streams of study: A) research-oriented and B) clinical specialist. * research-oriented; **clinical specialist oriented |
NURS6121 | Research Methods and Ethics | Compulsory |
NURS6122 | Nursing Theory | Compulsory | ||
NURS6123 | *Health Education and Promotion | Compulsory | ||
NURS6124 | Evidence-based Nursing | Compulsory | ||
NURS6125 | Advanced Health Assessment | Compulsory | ||
NURS6126 | *Nursing Management | Compulsory | ||
NURS6127 | *Nursing Education | Compulsory | ||
NURS6128 | **Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practices | Compulsory | ||
NURS6101 | Medical Literature Review | Elective | ||
NURS6102 | Advanced Pathophysiology | Elective | ||
NURS6103 | Advanced Nursing Pharmacology | Elective | ||
NURS6104 | English Academic Writing | Elective | ||
NURS6105 | **Geriatric Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6106 | **Cancer Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6107 | **Emergency and Critical Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6108 | **Mental Health Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6109 | **Community Health Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6110 | **Child and Adolescent Health Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6111 | **Infection Control | Elective | ||
NURS6112 | **Rehabilitation Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6113 | **Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing | Elective | ||
NURS6114 | **Nursing Leadership and Quality Management | Elective | ||
NURS6115 | **Nursing Teaching Evaluation and Research | Elective | ||
2 | NURS6299 | Thesis | Compulsory |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements are defined in the University’s Academic Regulations Governing Master’s Degree Programmes. An applicant shall be considered for admission to a master’s degree programme of MPU if s/he:
- holds a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited higher education institution;
- fulfils other admission criteria prescribed by the programme of study concerned; and
- satisfies the examiner(s) in an interview (if required).
- Remarks: Students choosing clinical specialist orientation must have at least five years of nursing work experience in hospital or community health centre, and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing; and must take one elective module for 6 credits. The University will designate the elective modules available for students' enrollment each academic year.
More details about admission are available here.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
Each student is allocated a year tutor who provides general academic and pastoral support throughout the whole period of study. Year tutors are the first point of contact in matters stated above. Various communication channels are available for students to express their opinions and suggestions, such as via their respective year tutors, student representatives, programme coordinators and assistant programme coordinators, and dialogue meetings at different levels. The dialogue meetings serve as platforms for consultation and discussion between students and respective personnel ranging from the programme, the faculty, the academic support and administrative units, to the university management. Feedback is made by respective personnel to every issue raised by the students during the meeting with follow-up actions tracked. Student surveys are conducted in every learning module on a semesterly basis to collect students’ opinions regarding the delivery of the modules. User satisfaction surveys are conducted annually on central student services. Feedback collected via these surveys will be followed up by the academic units or respective departments.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Students will receive an orientation about their four years of study at the beginning of the first year. Year tutors are appointed to individual students upon admission to provide academic and pastoral support throughout the period of study in the programme. Students may seek academic advices from their year tutors or programme coordinators regarding their learning path/plan and registration of learning modules.
In individual learning modules, the instructors’ office hours and contact information are made accessible to students for any questions regarding their study. Students’ learning engagement and performance will be reviewed on a regular basis by year tutors and programme coordinators to identify learning needs and provide relevant support. Students’ learning performance and progression will also be reviewed by the programme examination board to ensure their learning is adequately supported and their progress is on track.
Counselling services, careers services and student support services are accessible to all students through the Student Affairs Office. A wide variety of extracurricular activities (e.g. seminars, workshops, exchange opportunities, fieldtrips etc.) are available via the Student Affairs Office. Students may make full use of the variety of learning oppportunities, both curricular and extracurricular, to develop their academic and holistic capabilities for their future careers or further studies.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
A university-wide policy is in place to ensure that all student needs are taken care of and a supportive and accessible learning environment is maintained. When cases of special needs are notified or identified, special arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis with the joint effort of the programme and various student support services of the University, such as the Registry, the Student Affairs Office, the Information Technology Department and the Campus Management and Development Department, etc. to provide the necessary support.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION
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