Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Masters in Nursing Maternal and MidwiferyVila Real, Portugal
DEGREE TYPE
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Masters in Nursing Maternal and Midwifery focuses on developing advanced skills in nursing care specific to maternal and midwife practice. Students will engage with theoretical concepts alongside practical experiences to enhance their clinical competencies. This program prepares nurses to address the healthcare needs of mothers and infants effectively.
Career Outcomes : Graduates may find opportunities in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practice. They can pursue roles such as certified nurse-midwife, maternal health educator, or clinical nurse specialist. This degree equips nurses to promote maternal and infant health through evidence-based practices.
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Introduction
Goals
- Contribute to the construction of a professional capable of promoting strong and motivating leaderships adjusted to the challenges that are placed in nursing care specialized in maternal and obstetrical health and to organizations;
- To consolidate the participation of specialized nursing professionals in maternal and obstetrical health, in the achievement of health gains of the population due to specialized nursing care needs, new health problems and demographic, social and epidemiological changes;
- To contribute to the pursuit of the objectives of specialized training, with a view to developing entrepreneurship and competitive capacity in the public or private health sector;
- Encourage the production, appropriation and dissemination of knowledge, through the accomplishment of academic works and master's dissertations.