Master of Health Care, Clinical Expert in Self-Care Support and Nursing of Common Diseases
Advance your clinical expertise in self-care support and chronic disease nursing through flexible master's studies.
Best for:Best for experienced registered nurses and healthcare professionals seeking advanced clinical and coordination roles.
Overview
This advanced master's degree programme at Savonia University of Applied Sciences is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their clinical competence and leadership capabilities. Students learn to independently lead multidisciplinary teams and drive evidence-based innovations in self-care support, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. The curriculum focuses on identifying patient needs, coordinating complex care pathways, and delivering client-centered health services. Delivered primarily online with collaborative blended modules alongside partner institutions, the programme empowers working professionals to transform clinical practice in their organizations.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced clinical expertise in the prevention, management, and support of chronic diseases
- Design and implement client-centered, evidence-based nursing interventions and service pathways
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and consultation tasks
- Lead quality improvement and development initiatives within one's own clinical workplace
- Formulate and execute a personal study plan aligned with professional development goals
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health care or a related field, alongside relevant professional work experience
Degree offered: Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish; instruction and materials are primarily in Finnish.
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in nursing or healthcare
- Ability to apply evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice
- Capacity for independent study and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Understanding of chronic disease care needs and service navigation
- Eligible for higher university of applied sciences (YAMK) degree studies in Finland
- Applicable prior professional degree and work experience as required by Finnish polytechnic regulations
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the official national admissions portal. Candidates must complete the application form and submit all required educational and professional credentials before the published deadline.
- CV
- Degree certificates
- Transcripts of records
- Proof of work experience
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