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Nursing Sciences

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University of Lausanne (UNIL) and HES⁠-⁠SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) offer a joint Master of Science in Nursing Sciences (MScSI).

The MScSI is run by the University Institute of Training and Research in Patient Care (IUFRS) in the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of Lausanne.

The programme at a glance

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About HES-SO Master

Nursing Sciences (MScSI)

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  • Career prospects
  • Partner schools

Course

Teaching on the MScSI is organised in modules. It may include theory lectures, seminars or classes that include close collaboration with clinical settings.

The current study plan includes three compulsory modules worth a total of 50 ECTS credits. There is a fourth elective modules worth 10 ECTS credits. Finally, the fifth module is the Master’s thesis, which is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits.

Admission requirements

More information here

Career prospects

The aim of this Master’s is to prepare future graduates for expert roles to optimise the quality of care, ensure patient safety and guarantee efficient use of resources. Graduates will be sought after as partners for interdisciplinary working in treating patients and promoting health.

New health professionals will use the specific skills acquired to play a pivotal role in care settings to keep nursing practices up to date. They will contribute to organisational change and the developments needed in the health system.

Career prospects for graduates exist in a variety of areas:

  • Public or private-sector health care facilities (hospitals, nursing and residential homes, home-based care, etc.)
  • Health system organisations
  • Teaching nursing sciences/nursing care
  • Academic research.

Partner schools

Contact

T +41 021 314 58 15
iufrs(at)unil.ch

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