MScAdvanced Practice in Nursing
| Study location | Hungary, Pécs |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | Medical and Health Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Bachelor of Nursing Sciences degree The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English or: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 72 points (www.ets.org/toefl) / Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) / TELC: B2 level (www.telc.net/en.html) / ECL: B2 level (www.ecl-test.com/) You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you: English is your native language / You have continued your undergraduate studies in English / You have participated in a preparatory course organised by the UP or any other Hungarian institute (You have to submit the official transcript of your preparatory studies) |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. - Bachelor of Nursing Sciences degree, |
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| More information | international.pte.hu/..g-aprn-primary-care international.pte.hu/..rn-intensive-care-0 |
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Overview
The aim of Advanced Practice Nurse – Nurse Practitioner studies is to train
nursing professionals who are able to make complex decisions and have detailed
competencies in clinical practice. They own competencies in life sciences,
health sciences, nursing sciences, nutrition sciences, physiotherapy, medical
sciences, social sciences; mainly in clinical, diagnostical, therapeutical and
special nursing purposes. They use this knowledge to fulfill the advanced field
of competencies, think critically and work individually. They are able to
examine, diagnose patients, apply therapies individually, make special invasive
treatments, manage and educate patients.
Based on their management skills they are able to lead teams, plan and manage
clinical researches with their knowledge of biostatistics and research methods.
They are able to practice their profession in countries where the law and
protocols allow it. They can continue their studies on PhD level.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
Oral motivation interview
Contact:
Mr. Attila Kovács
international affairs coordinator
attila.kovacs@etk.pte.hu
Programme structure
Basic fields of study:
• basic health sciences 8-10 credits
• applied health sciences 8-10 credits
• nursing sciences 4-6 credits
• health management 2-4 credits
• pharmaceutical sciences 3-5 credits
Special fields of the Nursing MSc programme (35-55 cr. from the whole study
programme):
Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner Speciality
- applied health sciences 6-8 credits
- theoretical and clinical medical sciences 4-7 credits
- intensive nursing skills 20-25 credits
Primary Health Care Nurse Practiotioner Speciality
- applied health sciences 6-8 credits
- theoretical and clinical medical sciences 4-7 credits
- community nursing skills 20-25 credits
Emergency Care Nurse Practiotioner Speciality
- applied health sciences 6-8 credits
- theoretical and clinical medical sciences 4-7 credits
- emergency nursing skills 20-25 credits
Type of courses (with different type of completion):
• theoretical
• practice
• demonstration room practice
• field practice
Exams: written / oral / practical
Grade system:
1 – fail / no pass
2 – close fail but passed
3 – average, improvement needed
4 – above average grade, very good
5 – best possible grade, excellent
The minimum amount of credits to be collected in every semester is 18.
Career opportunities
APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)