Master of Health Care, Clinical Specialist, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Advance your clinical expertise in mental health and substance abuse through this flexible professional master's programme.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals seeking advanced clinical expertise and leadership roles in mental health and substance abuse services.
Overview
The Turku University of Applied Sciences Master School offers a specialized master's degree in Clinical Expertise focusing on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Designed for working professionals, this programme expands advanced-level competencies to align with international advanced practice nursing and clinical practitioner standards. Students engage in practical, evidence-based learning that fosters human rights, inclusion, recovery orientation, and dialogic collaboration. The curriculum is delivered collaboratively across five universities of applied sciences through flexible part-time study alongside independent and project-based work.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced clinical practice modules focusing on mental health and substance abuse
- Engage in independent study, project work, and development tasks grounded in professional practice
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary networks and professional groups within the Master School
- Attend intensive contact days and regional sessions requiring independent travel
- Develop evidence-based, human-centric innovations and services for healthcare sectors
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish; language of instruction and requirements is primarily Finnish
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in social and healthcare sectors
- Capability for independent clinical and developmental work
- Readiness for multidisciplinary and networking collaboration
- Commitment to evidence-based and reflective practice
- Eligible applicants must hold a recognized applicable higher education degree
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official Studyinfo portal following the specified admissions instructions.
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