Program Overview
The Health Promotion in Nursing Science (MNS) at University of Eastern Finland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Promotion in Nursing Science (MNS) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Kuopio, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Promotion in Nursing Science (MNS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Community Based Health Promotion
- Health Impact Assessment
- Patient Safety
- Evaluation of Nursing Knowledge in Nursing Science
- Values and Knowledge Basis in Nursing Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should hold at least a Bachelor \'s or equivalent degree in an applicable field to be eligible to apply. Applicable fields include public health, medicine, dentistry and nutrition. Pharmacy, psychology, nursing, midwifery, veterinary medicine, environmental sciences and applicable social sciences are also eligible fields.
A Bachelor \'s degree corresponds to at least three years full-time academic studies (equivalent to 180 ECTS credit units in the Finnish university system) and the degree should have been obtained at an internationally recognised and accredited university or higher education institution (excluding Bachelor`s degrees from either the Universities of applied science or polytechnics). You can apply if you are due to complete your Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Eastern Finland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Eastern Finland
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland
The University of Eastern Finland is a university in Finland, which was founded in 2010 and has campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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