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Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing at KIU is designed to advance nursing professionals by fostering expertise, leadership, and innovation in practice and education.

The Master of Science in Nursing at KIU is designed to advance nursing professionals by fostering expertise, leadership, and innovation in practice and education. By offering in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, the degree equips nurses to expand their practice scope, take on specialized or administrative roles, and drive transformative improvements in patient care and healthcare systems. This program is accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

 

Year One –  Year One Semester 01 

NUP1101 – Integral Nursing (Holistic Nursing & Global Nursing) – 3 Credits 

NUP1202 – Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing – 6 Credits 

NUP1203 – Research Methods and Ethics in Nursing Research – 6 Credits 

 

Year One –  Year One Semester 02 

NUP1104 – Statistics – 3 Credits 

(Elective – I) NUP1206 – Educational Processes in Nursing or NUP1205 – Leadership and Management in Nursing – 6 Credits 

(Elective – II) NUP1207 – Project in Nursing Education or – NUP1208 Project in Nursing Management – 6 Credits 

 

Year Two  

NUP2201 – Quantitative Research Methods – 6 Credits  

NUP2202 – Qualitative Research Methods – 6 Credits  

NUP2603 – Research Dissertation – 18 Credits  

(i) being General Nurses, Nursing Sisters, Chief Nursing Officers, the successful completion of the SLQF Level 6 in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing in any recognized university or

(ii) the successful completion of the SLQF Level 9 in the Master of Nursing Education or Master of Nursing Management in any recognized university or

(iii) being Nursing Graduates, in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing (SLQF Level 6) in any recognized university or

(iv) the successful completion of the SLQF Level 6 or above in the relevant area of study, accepted by the Specified Authority as prescribed in the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF), and shall adhere to the condition that the name of the qualification shall not have any qualifier or specification attached to it

After completion of the Master of Science in Nursing at KIU, graduates can explore a wide range of professional and academic pathways: 

 

  • Nursing Administrator  
  • Nurse Educator / Clinical Instructor  
  • Nursing Researcher  
  • Public Health Nursing Officer  
  • Quality Assurance or Policy Development Officer  
  • University Lecturer  
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)  
  • Leadership and Advisory Roles (Eg: Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka Nursing Council [SLNC]) 

Further Studies  

  • Master of Philosophy in Nursing (MPhil) or Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Nursing, Health Sciences, or Education through local universities or international collaborations to pursue advanced leadership, academic, or research careers. 
  • Specialized Postgraduate Diplomas or Certificates in areas such as Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Leadership, Education, or Community Health from local or international institutions.
     

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