Program Overview
The Nursing Sciences at University of Lausanne is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences taught in English, French 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 Nursing Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland 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, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Sciences 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
- Epistemology of Sciences
- Theoretical Foundations and Fundamental Concepts of Nursing as a Discipline
- Analysis of Concepts
- Methods of Research in Nursing Sciences I - Foundations and Processes
- Methods of Research in Nursing Sciences II - Conclusive Results and Best Practices
- Statistical Tools for Health Sciences I
- Statistical Tools for Health Sciences II
- Analytical Tools for Health Sciences
- Research Seminar
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Leadership, Communication Strategies and Interdisciplinarity
- A Systemic Approach to the Family
- Development and Management of Clinical Care Projects
- Implementation and Assessment of a Clinical Care Project
- Health Policies and Systems
- Socio-economic and Ethical Aspects of Care
- Care Quality and Risk Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates are eligible for enrolment in a Master programme if they hold a Bachelor degree awarded by a Swiss university or another university qualification deemed equivalent by the Rectorate in the corresponding discipline.
Candidates holding a HES* Bachelor are admitted subject to catch up the missing theoretical bases during the Master programme.
*Haute Ecole Sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9e
Candidates with a Bachelor in a different field from the chosen Master programme are admitted on the condition of catching up the theoretical bases before starting their studies.
The faculty regulations or study plans specify the essential theoretical bases.
General rules for university studies
The total number of credits gained and courses taken within the bachelor or master programme or the university degree deemed equivalent by the Rectorate, must have been achieved at a university recognised by the Rectorate of the University of Lausanne.
Only university programmes comparable to those existing in Switzerland and followed at public universities (or at least accredited universities recognised by UNIL) are accepted.
In case of doubt, it is up to the candidates to submit all the necessary documents to establish their eligibility.
Teaching language
- French and English. Recommended levels : C1 in French, B2 in English.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lausanne 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 Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a prestigious public research institution in Switzerland, originally founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology. It transitioned into a university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months
