In this master's programme in nursing students can choose to focus on:

• Clinical specialisation

• Nursing administration

• Research training

The programme is organised as one and a half years of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.

Is the program for you??

• Do you want to enhance your professional growth?

• Would you like to improve your specialist knowledge?

• Would you like to improve your administrative skills?

• Would you like to concentrate on nursing research?

• Do you want a diverse and flexible programme?

What is the study about?

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as one and a half years of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.

The MS in nursing allows students to choose to focus on clinical specialisation, nursing administration or research.

Special emphasis on clinical specialization

Master’s studies in a clinical specialisation are based on approaches to specialisation developed in the US, but adapted to Icelandic circumstances. Students are provided with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in specific areas of nursing, with a wide choice of Specialisations.

Students who choose clinical specialisation are primarily interested in improving their clinical skills and many aspire to a specialist qualification.

The programme is designed to be flexible and provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge of a specific area of specialisation. Students receive training in scientific working methods, largely through completing their own research projects.

Elective courses may be organised within the Faculty of Nursing, at other UI faculties or other universities.

Special emphasis on Nursing administration

Knowledge of nursing administration and leadership is essential for all nurses and has a significant impact on the quality of healthcare services. This programme is designed to provide students with more in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills and prepare them for careers as administrators and leaders in nursing.

Students choose between the following specialisations:

• Administration and human resource management: This specialisation is for students planning to work in administration and leadership of healthcare institutions and organisational units.

• Leadership and project management: This specialisation is for students planning to work in administration and leadership within specific areas and projects in healthcare.

Elective courses may be organised within the Faculty of Nursing, at other UI faculties or other universities.

Special emphasis research training

The programme is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge in a specific area of nursing and training in scientific working practices. Students will improve their skills in research and development and have opportunities to participate in exciting clinical studies alongside the country’s leading nursing experts.

Before applying for the programme, prospective students must find an academic supervisor willing to supervise the Master’s thesis project. After starting the programme, students must submit a research plan in cooperation with the academic supervisor, which must be approved by the research-based study committee before research begins.Elective courses should ideally be selected in consultation with the academic supervisor.

Main objectives

The programme aims to provide students with enhanced knowledge of nursing, to train nurses in scientific working practices and improve their skills in a specific area of specialisation.

Organisation of teaching

This programme is taught in Icelandic and most textbooks are in English.

The programme is generally taught through blended learning, with two face-to-face blocks per semester, and distance learning otherwise. Attendance is compulsory for face-to-face blocks.

In some cases, face-to-face and distance teaching may be offered at the same time during distance learning weeks. Generally, classes are taught every other week through real-time distance learning, but students should carefully check the teaching arrangements for each course.

Students should also be aware that courses taught at other faculties most likely use different arrangements and that it is their responsibility to check.

Other

Completing the programme allows a student to apply for doctoral studies.

• See the PhD in nursing