Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care

Qualification Awarded and the Level of Qualification

Emergency Nurse (Master's of Health Care)
Midwife (Master's of Health Care)
Registered Nurse (Master's of Health Care)
Public Health Nurse (Master's of Health Care)
Bioanalyst (Master’s degree)
Radiographer (Master’s degree)

Contact Information

Study Counsellor Ina Grönlund, +358 50 523 8851
Tutor, Senior Lecturer Irja Nieminen
Head of Degree Programme Minna Törnävä
Head of Competence Area Päivi Hautaviita

Special Admission Requirements

Master's degree is designed for people who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care (Emergency Nurse, Midwife, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Bioanalyst, Radiographer) or previous equivalent college degree and who have at least two years of work experience in a relevant field after graduation.
Applications through studyinfo.fi.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Accreditation of studies means that a student can accredit studies completed in higher education institutions towards their degree, provided that they meet the learning outcomes of the relevant education. EQF7 level studies completed in higher education can be included in the optional studies. The application is made in accordance with a separate guideline of the TAMK.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The programme corresponds to the competence framework described in European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF). EQF enables lifelong learning and the flexibility of degrees within Europe. The master’s degree corresponds to the competence level 7

Profile of the Programme

The programme in Clinical Nursing Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care awards the degree of Master of Health care (90 cr). It corresponds with the international Advanced Practice Nurse.

The studies include 30 credits of advanced professional studies, with specific content areas offered in different academic years.

Key Learning Outcomes

The programme provides students with a theoretically in-depth knowledge of mental health and substance abuse work and the ability to acquire and apply research-based knowledge as a basis for action. During their studies, students will learn to critically evaluate the activities and developments in their field. Upon graduation, students will be able to develop evidence-based practice and take account of international trends.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The Program prepares you for various levels of management, development and specialist positions in the public, private and third sectors. Clinical specialists work independently in a variety of workplaces in both promotional and preventive services.

Access to Further Studies

The master’s degree from a university of applied sciences produces the same eligibility for postgraduate studies as a master’s degree from a university.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation is based on the common evaluation criteria of TAMK.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.

Mode of Study

The scope of the degree is 90 cr. It consists of both classroom meetings (2-4 days/month) and independent work. The amount of independent study is large in the programme. The studies can be completed in 1.5-2 years alongside work.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES
Advanced professional studies 30 cr
Free Choice Studies 30 cr
Master’s thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr

The Degree Programme includes 30 ECTS of Optional Studies. With optional studies, the student supplement her/his skills according to your spesific professional needs.

Development of the Programme

Curricula are developed together with other Universities of Applied Sciences and other Master's programs in Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
With clinical practice different co-operation projects are included in the program, such as Thesis projects. There are also regular meetings and networking with clinical practice in the field.