Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Supporting Self-Care and Care of Non-Communicable Diseases
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)
Contact Information
Study Counsellor Ina Grönlund, +358 50 523 8851
Tutor, Principal Lecturer Tuula-Maria Rintala
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) 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, Supporting Self-Care and Nursing for Non-Communicable Diseases 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
Through the programme, students will gain in-depth theoretical knowledge of self-care support and non-communicable Diseases nursing, as well as the ability to acquire and apply scientific 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 / Supporting Self-Care and Nursing for Non-Communicable Diseases.
Master´s Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise / Supporting Self-Care and Nursing for Non-Communicable Diseases.
Enrolment period
14.12.2024 - 03.11.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Social Services and Health Care
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
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- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Expertise in Radiography Development
- Master's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation
- Master's Degree Programme in Clinical Expertise, Expertise in Biomedical Laboratory Science Development
Teachers
- Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
- Pipsa Tuominen
- Niina Koskela
- Minna Törnävä
- Jaana Vainionpää
- Marja Jaronen
Groups
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25YHYJOKE
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25YTEDI
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25YSTY
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25YTETE
Objectives (course unit)
Student
• Can analyze and develop own's activities in research, development, innovation and/or know-how (RDI) project or project work.
• Is capable of planning and implementing research projects related to social and healthcare as well as the well-being and health technology development and innovations as part of a RDI team.
• Learns to identify and develop new solutions as a member of a RDI team.
• Understands innovation processes and can apply them in the context of social- and healthcare.
• Masters project management principles and tools and is able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Acts in accordance with ethical principles of research and development activities, including patient safety and data protection.
• Is capable of reporting the results of RDI activities clearly and effectively, considering the aforementioned objectives.
Content (course unit)
Working either in TAMK's external funding or in a RDT project of another organization.
The student agrees on the project work and its reporting with their teacher tutor and the person working on the project.
A plan for RDT-Working is first written, which is approved by the teacher tutor. At the end of the work, the student writes a RDT report, based on which the course is evaluated.
The scope is 5 credits = 135 hours (1 credit = 27 hours of student work).
Further information (course unit)
The following books are recommended for self-study:
Mäntyneva, M. (2016). Hallittu projekti : jäntevästä suunnittelusta menestykselliseen toteutukseen (1. painos.). Kauppakamari.
Pelin, R. (2020). Projektihallinnan käsikirja (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos.). Projektijohtaminen Oy Risto Pelin.
Gilbert, P., Bobadilla, N., Gastaldi, L., Le Boulaire, M., & Lelebina, O. (2018). Innovation, research and development management (1st edition). ISTE.
Tieteellisten seurain valtuuskunta, issuing body, & Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta, issuing body. (2022). Open science recommendation and checklist for research, development and innovation activities in collaboration between research organisations and companies. Committee for Public Information. https://doi.org/10.23847/tsv.441
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved
Student
• Able to plan and implement as part of the RDI team a project related to social- and healthcare development and innovation.
• Identify and develop new solutions to healthcare challenges as part of the RDI team
• Understand RDI processes and know how to apply them in the context of social- and healthcare
• Master the project management principles, tools and able to work as part of a multi-professional team.
• Works in accordance with the ethical principles of research and development, including patient safety and data protection.
• Able to report the results of RDI activities clearly
Fail:
The criteria for an approved course are not fulfilled.
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, Supporting Self-Care and Care of Non-Communicable Diseases
Groups
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AVOINAMK
Assessment scale
0-5