Program Overview
The Nursing MSc program at Vincent Pol University is a 2-year, full-time program taught entirely in English. It focuses on advanced knowledge and skills in specialized nursing, nursing management, medical didactics, and research methodology. Graduates are equipped to utilize advanced knowledge in medical science and nursing while collaborating effectively within teams to enhance the quality of healthcare. The program emphasizes the evolving demographics of an aging population and equips graduates with specialized skills to care for this growing segment of society.
Program Outline
Nursing MSc - Master's degree in Nursing at Vincent Pol University
Degree Overview:
- The Nursing MSc program builds upon the foundation established in undergraduate nursing studies, focusing on advanced knowledge and skills in specialized nursing, nursing management, medical didactics, and research methodology.
- Graduates are equipped to utilize advanced knowledge in medical science and nursing while collaborating effectively within teams to enhance the quality of healthcare.
- The program integrates practical training with courses covering medical science, philosophy and ethics of nursing, psychology, sociology, and health-promoting prevention.
Outline:
- The program duration is 2 years (4 semesters) and offered full-time.
- It carries 120 ECTS credits and is taught entirely in English.
- Key courses and modules encompass:
- Foreign language
- Management in nursing
- Medical didactics
- Multicultural nursing
- Psychology of health
- Law in nursing practice
- Care and therapeutic education in chronic diseases
- Circulatory failure and arrhythmias
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Cancer, pain, nutritional treatment
- Respiratory failure, continuous oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation
- Renal replacement therapy
- Chronic wounds and fistulas
- Disorders of the nervous system
- Mental health disorders
- Epidemiological nursing
- Coordinated healthcare
- Health promotion and preventive services
- Pharmacology and prescription of medicinal products
- Nursing counseling
- Endoscopy
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- Nursing in an international perspective
- Research in Nursing
- Medical statistics
Assessment:
- Assessment methods and criteria within the program remain unspecified in the provided text.
Teaching:
- While details on teaching methods are not explicitly mentioned, the context suggests a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical training, and individual study.
- The faculty comprises experienced professionals in nursing and related fields, dedicated to creating an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Careers:
- Graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse career paths within the healthcare sector. Opportunities include:
- Third-degree studies and obtaining a doctoral degree
- Activities in health promotion and education, promoting healthy lifestyles
- Working in health centers, sanatoriums, nursing homes, and correctional facilities
- Managerial roles within public and non-public health services
- Advancing nursing research and developing innovative healthcare solutions
Other:
- The program emphasizes the evolving demographics of an aging population and equips graduates with specialized skills to care for this growing segment of society.
- Nursing is highlighted as a profession of public trust, with high demand for well-qualified nurses dedicated to assisting others. For more information about the Nursing MSc program at Vincent Pol University, please contact:
Monika Wróbel MA
Head of International Admissions Office Phone: +48 81 740 25 04 E-mail: infoenglish@pol.edu.pl
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Administration fee (non-refundable) – 200 Euro Tuition fee (per year) – 3600 Euro
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent (e.g., Abitur, Baccalaureate, Matura)
- Transcript of academic records
- Official English language proficiency test results (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) if English is not your native language and you haven't completed a degree entirely taught in English
- Proof of meeting the university's general entry requirements, which may include a minimum GPA or specific subject requirements
International Overseas Students:
- Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent, officially legalized and recognized in Poland
- Transcript of academic records, officially legalized and recognized in Poland
- Official English language proficiency test results (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) even if English is your native language or you have completed a degree entirely taught in English
- Proof of financial means to cover the cost of living and tuition fees
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For Bachelor's Degree programs:
- TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based)
- IELTS score of at least 6.0
- FCE test with grade B
- For Master's Degree programs:
- TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based)
- IELTS score of at least 6.5
- FCE test with grade A
- For PhD programs:
- TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based)
- IELTS score of at least 7.0
- FCE test with grade A
Please note:
These are general requirements and may vary depending on your specific program of study. For detailed information, please contact the university directly.