The Master of Science in Nursing degree programme is offered as a SLQF Level 10 qualification with a minimum of two academic years (60 credits). There will also be an exit point at SLQF Level 9 with Master of Nursing (MN) qualification with a minimum of one academic year (30 credits).
Overseas applicants are welcome’! Open for international students!
Programme Objectives
Enhance knowledge and skills required for advancing the nursing practice, enabling appropriate judgments and problem-solving towards providing quality care.- Develop communication skills, critical thinking and practical/technical skills for the effective management of nursing care and achieve desirable patient outcomes.
- Develop advance research skills to promote evidence-based practice.
- Improve teamwork and leadership skills essential for an effective member of the health care team and to play a leadership role to achieve quality outcomes of patient care.
- Inculcate favourable attitudes to work with professionalism to achieve desired healthcare outcomes.
- Establish adaptability and flexibility among nurses to meet the challenging health care needs of the emerging society.
- Produce scholars in nursing who can integrate the knowledge of theory and research to advance the field of nursing.
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Programme Code :
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MSIN
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Programme Category :
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Post Graduate Degree Programme
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Conducted by :
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Dept. of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Programme duration :
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Minimum 2 years
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Discipline(s) / Course(s) :
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Nursing
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The candidate should have one of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree of SLQF Level 5 in Nursing, or
• A qualification of SLQF Level 6 or above in Nursing, or
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate,
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• Based on the selection test and/ or an interview
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Issuing of Applications:
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15th October 2024
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Closing Date for Applications :
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15th November 2024
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Programme commencing Date :
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Local Students
| Application Fee: | Rs. 1000.00 | |
| Tuition Fee: | Rs. 2,82,000.00 | |
| First Year Installments: | 1st Installment | 60% of first-year Tuition fee |
| 2nd Installment | 40% of first-year Tuition fee | |
| Second Year Installments: | 1st Installment | 60% of Second-year Tuition fee |
| 2nd Installment | 40% of Second-year Tuition fee | |
| Registration Fee: | Rs. 4000.00 | |
| Library (Refundable): | Rs. 5000.00 | |
| Library Facility Fee: | Rs. 200.00 | |
| Viva Voce Examination: | Rs. 1000.00 | |
| Use of Computer Lab : | Rs. 5000.00 |
Tuition Fee – Overseas Students 
Courses
| NGP9401 | Theoretical Foundation of Advanced Nursing Practice | 04 Credits |
| NGP9402 | Quantitative Research Methods | 04 Credits |
| NGP9403 | Qualitative Research Methods | 04 Credits |
| NGP9404 | Ethical and Legal Aspects in Nursing | 04 Credits |
| NGP9405 | Health Care Management | 04 Credits |
| NGP9306 | Statistics for Evidence Based Nursing Practice | 03 Credits |
| NGP9207 | Health Policy – Local to Global | 02 Credits |
| NGP9508 | Independent Study | 05 Credits |
| NGE9201 | Nursing Master Orientation Seminar (Not counted for GPA) | 02 Credits |
| NGPA501 | Nursing Master Advanced Seminar | 05 Credits |
| NGPA502 | Health Research Management | 05 Credits |
| NGPAK03 | Dissertation | 20 Credits |
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Address :
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Head, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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Contact :
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011 288 1325
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Email :
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