Become an Expert in Development and Leadership of Nursing
Are you a nursing professional (nurse, midwife, public health visitor, paramedic) ready to take your career to the next level? The Master’s Degree in Development and Leadership of Nursing is designed for individuals like you who are eager to deepen their expertise and step into advanced nursing and leadership roles. This program equips you with the advanced skills needed to lead, innovate, and transform healthcare environments, while driving your own career growth.
Through this Master’s degree, you will gain cutting-edge competencies in advanced clinical nursing, leadership, teaching, and research & development (R&D) that empower you to lead the future of patient care. Whether you aim to become an expert in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or take on national and international leadership roles, this program prepares you to excel in dynamic healthcare settings.
Become a change-maker in healthcare—shape the future of nursing with us!
Who is This Programme For?
The Master’s Degree Programme in Development and Leadership of Nursing is designed for nursing professionals who aspire to take on more advanced roles in nursing practice, research, teaching, or leadership. If you have the right qualifications and work experience and are eager to expand your expertise and influence in the healthcare field, this programme is your next step toward a more dynamic and impactful career.
Enjoy an International and Multi-disciplinary Approach
The Master’s Degree Programme offers a dynamic, English-taught curriculum with a diverse, international, and multi-disciplinary perspective. Our students benefit from collaborations with other Master’s programmes, such as Health Business Management, and work alongside partner universities from around the world. This unique approach broadens your global and professional outlook, while also giving you the opportunity to take elective studies offered in Finnish, making your learning experience even more flexible and enriching.
Content of studies
The extent of the studies is 90 ECTS and currently include:
• Research and Development Studies 10 ECTS,
• Advanced professional studies 40 ECTS,
• Elective studies 10 ECTS,
• Master’s Thesis 30 ECTS.
It is recommended that the topic of the Master Thesis is related to your own place of work. For completing a Master’s thesis, the students get support and guidance form the school in the form of
• starting from first weeks in the Programme, working in a guided Master’s thesis process
• group supervision and individual support from instructors; instruction on the R&D methods and problem-solving skills for excelling in your project
• students’ self-directed learning, motivation and hard work make the necessary element of success.
Mode of study: Flexible, Blended Learning
You can complete your degree in 1.5 years by following a well-organized schedule that suits both full-time study and employment. While balancing studies with work, strong self-management skills will be beneficial.
Our program follows a blended learning approach, combining online and face-to-face learning through lectures, seminars, and workshops.The program includes intensive study periods on campus in Helsinki, typically 2-4 periods in total. There are 2-5 teaching days per month, with sessions offered both during the day and in the evening.Much of the learning is independent group work, encouraging collaboration and self-directed study. The detailed schedule for autumn 2025 will be released in June 2025.
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