Master of Philosophy in Nursing [MPhil (Nursing)] is designed to develop the capacity of graduate nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in nursing; to conduct a high quality nursing research; to continue post graduate studies at higher levels; and to enhance the capacities of graduates to function as nursing academics, nursing administrators and managers, advanced practice nurses, and nurse researchers in the field of nursing. Completion of this level could lead to continued doctoral studies at SLQF Level 12. Registration for the MPhil could also lead to upgrade of the MPhil to a PhD by fulfilling the necessary criteria.
The full program will be two years of full time involving in original research (6000 notional hours) for Master of Philosophy in Nursing [MPhil (Nursing)].
It is compulsory that graduates with SLQF Level 5 and 6 will complete specified preparatory courses concurrently or prior to the involvement of the research activity and develop their knowledge on research.
NUP32001 Dissertation
Preparatory Courses & Exemption
Graduates (SLQF Level 5 & 6) who register directly for the programme are expected to follow the preparatory course and gain a pass mark to be eligible to submit the thesis.
An exemption is given for the compulsory components (NUP1104 & NUP1203) of the preparatory course for those graduates who have obtained Master of Nursing Education/ Management/ Master of Science in Nursing offered by KIU. However, based on the candidate’s research project a relevant module from the preparatory course is mandatory to follow and gain a pass mark.
Compulsory Modules;
Optional Modules – minimum of one module to be chosen as based on the research
A minimum of “Pass” (≥ 50%) is required at the final examination of preparatory course for eligibility to submit thesis.
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