Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health 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.
Master´s Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.05.2025
Credits
20 op
RDI portion
20 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Clinical Expertise and Development
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Teachers
- Johanna Vilppola
- Irja Nieminen
- Kirsi Saarinen
- Pia Keiski
Person in charge
Päivi Hautaviita
Groups
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24YKAMIE
Objectives (course unit)
2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents
- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.
Content (course unit)
Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Clinical Expertise and Development
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Teachers
- Johanna Vilppola
- Taina Peltonen
- Pia Keiski
Person in charge
Päivi Hautaviita
Groups
-
24YKAMIE
Objectives (course unit)
1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.
Content (course unit)
Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
22.07.2024 - 20.08.2024
Timing
21.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Credits
30 - 60
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 5
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Groups
-
AVOINAMK
Assessment scale
0-5