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Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing

at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · Helsinki, Finland

Duration

1 year 6 months

Intake

autumn

Mode

Full Time

About this program

Advanced Practice Nursing is a Master’s degree programme for nursing professionals who want to deepen their competencies for expert, specialist or leadership positions. It focuses on research, development and innovation, clinical nursing, pedagogy and leadership.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences delivers the programme through blended learning. Students study through online and face-to-face learning, including lectures, seminars and workshops. The programme includes intensive study periods on campus in Helsinki, typically 2-4 periods in total, with 2-5 teaching days per month and sessions during the day and in the evening.

The degree leads to the Master of Health Care. Metropolia says the degree corresponds to EQF 7. The university also states that the programme does not qualify as a registered nurse in Finland.

Modules

  • Advanced professional studies
  • Elective studies
  • Master’s Thesis

Career outcomes

  • clinical specialist
  • clinical educator
  • project manager
  • supervisor

How this course compares

  • Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is #13 in Finland on research impact (23,356 citations).
  • It lists 11 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 5 of them at master's level.
  • 17 universities in Finland teach master's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Finland take 2 years; this one takes 1 year 6 months.
  • Metropolia University of Applied Sciences has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) (Vaasa), Master of Health Sciences (2 years), Åbo Akademi University #7 in Finland Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) (Vaasa), Master of Health Sciences (2 years), Åbo Akademi University Åbo Akademi University 2 years EUR 24,000 Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä) #14 in Finland Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä) Jamk University of Applied Sciences 2 years EUR 24,000 Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care Master of Health Care, Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk 1 year 6 months Master's Programme in Nutrition Science, Master of Science QS #116 Master's Programme in Nutrition Science, Master of Science University of Helsinki 2 years EUR 30,000 Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) QS #342 Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) University of Oulu 2 years EUR 20,000 Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Imaging, Master of Science QS #366 Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Imaging, Master of Science University of Turku 2 years EUR 24,000 Master of Health Care, Clinical Optometry (MOptom) #9 in Finland Master of Health Care, Clinical Optometry (MOptom) Oulu University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months Laurea separate application, Master of Health Care (UAS) #16 in Finland Laurea separate application, Master of Health Care (UAS) Laurea University of Applied Sciences 1 year 5 months
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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), Jamk University of Applied Sciences (#14 in Finland), South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk, University of Helsinki (QS #116), University of Oulu (QS #342), University of Turku (QS #366), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (#9 in Finland), Laurea University of Applied Sciences (#16 in Finland) are among the 17 that do.

How long is the Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences?

It takes 1 year 6 months, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in autumn.

Are there scholarships at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Metropolia University of Applied Sciences a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is #13 in Finland on research impact (23,356 citations).

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