Program Overview

Higher degree program in social and health sector development and management

Degree

The degree awarded is a Master's degree in Social and Health Care Development and Management.

Degree title

The degree titles awarded are:

• Bioanalytiko (upper AMK) / Bachelor of Bioanalytical Sciences
• Paramedic (upper AMK) / Paramedic
• Physiotherapist (upper AMK) / Physiotherapist
• Midwife (upper AMK) / Midwife
• X-ray nurse (upper AMK) / Radiographer
• Nurse (upper AMK) / Registered Nurse
• Sociologist (upper AMK) / Social Worker
• Public Health Nurse (upper AMK) / Public Health Nurse

Scope

The extent of the studies is 90 credits.

Degree program description text

Degree title and degree level

The Social and Health Care Development and Management Master's program is an EQF7 level higher education degree. The program awards the following degrees:

• Nurse (upper AMK) / Registered Nurse
• Paramedic (upper AMK) / Paramedic
• Public Health Nurse (upper AMK) / Public Health Nurse
• Midwife (upper AMK) / Midwife
• Sociologist (upper AMK) / Social Worker
• Bioanalytiko (upper AMK) / Bachelor of Bioanalytical Sciences
• X-ray nurse (upper AMK) / Radiographer
• Physiotherapist (upper AMK) / Physiotherapist

Contact information

The contact persons for the program are:

• Study counselor Ina Grönlund / Study Counselor Ina Grönlund
• Degree Program Manager Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen / Degree Program Manager Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
• Competence Manager Päivi Hautaviita / Competence Manager Päivi Hautaviita

Eligibility and applying

To be eligible for the Social and Health Care Development and Management Master's program, the applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., bioanalytical sciences, paramedicine, physiotherapy, midwifery, radiography, nursing, social work, or public health nursing) and at least two years of work experience in the social and health care sector. Applications are submitted through the opintopolku.fi website.

Recognition of previously acquired skills

TAMK recognizes prior learning and experience. Students can have their prior studies and experience recognized and credited towards their degree.

Degree requirements and the rules regarding them

The degree requirements and rules are defined by TAMK's degree regulations. The admission criteria are decided by TAMK's board. Students must meet the health and functional capacity requirements for the program.

Degree profile

The program consists of 90 credits and is completed in 1.5-2 years. The studies include advanced professional studies, elective studies, and a thesis. The program is taught in a multiform format, with approximately two to three days of contact teaching per month.

Key competence objectives and annual themes of the degree

The program's core learning objectives include:

• Evidence-based management and development competence
• The ability to work in management, planning, development, and expert positions in the social and health care sector

Placement in working life

Graduates of the program are qualified to work in management, planning, development, and expert positions in the social and health care sector. The program also provides eligibility for public positions and further studies in teacher education.

Further study opportunities

After completing the Master's degree, graduates can apply for further studies, such as a Licentiate or Doctoral degree, at a university. They can also pursue pedagogical studies for a teaching qualification.

Credits and their evaluation

The assessment of study performances is based on TAMK's general assessment criteria. The assessment methods and criteria are agreed upon with the students at the beginning of each course.

Graduation

To graduate, students must complete all the required studies and demonstrate the achievement of the program's learning objectives.

Implementation of studies

The program is implemented in a multiform format, with a combination of contact teaching, online studies, and independent work. Each student creates a personal study plan with their tutor.

Degree development

The curriculum is developed in cooperation with other Master's programs at TAMK and with working life partners. Feedback is collected from students and graduates to continuously develop the program.