Master of Science in Nursing (Perioperative Care)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
If you are a qualified nurse who holds a Level 6 qualification (or an equivalent qualification based on an RPL exercise) the Master of Science in Nursing (Perioperative Care) is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of perioperative nursing and its role in enhancing patient outcomes throughout the surgical pathway. This programme addresses advances in healthcare delivery and covers a holistic overview of several key areas, with the principles of preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative management. Key areas include patient safety, anaesthesia, resuscitation, managing surgical complications, and the integration of evidence-based practices into care delivery. Equally important, you will explore leadership, teamwork, communication, and quality improvement strategies tailored to the perioperative context. The programme includes practice-based challenges and opportunities for reflective practice, equipping you to address challenges and innovate in this rapidly evolving specialty. If you are a qualified nurse who holds a Level 6 qualification (or an equivalent qualification based on an RPL exercise) the Master of Science in Nursing (Perioperative Care) is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of perioperative nursing and its role in enhancing patient outcomes throughout the surgical pathway. This programme addresses advances in healthcare delivery and covers a holistic overview of several key areas, with the principles of preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative management. Key areas include patient safety, anaesthesia, resuscitation, managing surgical complications, and the integration of evidence-based practices into care delivery. Equally important, you will explore leadership, teamwork, communication, and quality improvement strategies tailored to the perioperative context. The programme includes practice-based challenges and opportunities for reflective practice, equipping you to
Career Opportunities
This qualification is ideal if you are either a professional seeking to advance your expertise as well as a seasoned practitioner aiming to augment your clinical experience with advanced academic and thinking skills. Once you are a graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing (Perioperative Care) you will be well-positioned for advanced roles in perioperative care, surgical care services, and healthcare leadership, supporting career progression into specialist and advanced practice roles. With its emphasis on care delivery contexts, leadership, research, and evidence-based practice, the programme also prepares you to contribute to policy development, quality assurance, and innovation in healthcare systems.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) NUR5153 Advanced Principles of Perioperative Nursing 10 ECTS NILSECTIONFOOTER NUR5154 Advanced Nursing Management and Care in Perioperative Contexts 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) NUR5134 Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities 10 ECTS Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) HSC5111 Research Methods for Health Care Professionals 10 ECTS HSC5130 Evidence Appraisal and Synthesis in the Health Sciences 5 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) HSC5131 Writing a Research Proposal and Protocol in the Health Sciences 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) NUR5147 Developing, Expanding and Advancing Nursing Practice 5 ECTS NUR5148 Nursing Leadership 5 ECTS Year 3 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) NUR5020 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 , and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor's degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board or a degree from this or another university which the Board considers as comparable to the degree indicated in paragraph (a). Applicants may be required to provide evidence of being in possession of the licence to practice in the register of the profession concerned, as kept by the relevant regulatory council. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of work experience following registration with the relevant regulatory council in the proposed area of study or area of specialisation, if applicable. The minimum number of years of experience required shall be indicated at the time of the call for applications. Notes and any other requirements The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 12 students. The selection criteria is available here . During the first year of the Course, accepted students may be required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations. The notice regarding submission of documentation is available here . You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifi
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€13,400 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
