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.
| Subject Code | Subject |
| NUP32001 | Dissertation
The Master of Philosophy program is a highly flexible course that includes independent, supervised research and a steppingstone to transition to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded based on a thesis prepared under supervision. The candidate should present the findings of an original scholarly inquiry that demonstrates the candidate’s knowledge of the research topic and the related discipline, as judged by a panel of experts. |
| Preparatory Courses
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. |
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| Compulsory Modules | |
| NUP1104 | Statistics |
| NUP1203 | Research Methods and Ethics in Nursing Research |
| Optional Modules
(A minimum of one module to be chosen based on the research) |
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| NUP1205 | Leadership and Management in Nursing |
| NUP1206 | Educational Processes in Nursing |
| NUP2201 | Quantitative Research Methods |
| NUP2202 | Qualitative Research Methods |
A minimum of “Pass” (≥ 50%) is required at the final examination of the preparatory course for eligibility to submit a thesis.
After completion of the Master of Philosophy in Nursing at KIU, graduates can explore a wide range of professional and academic pathways:
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