Program Overview

Master in Nursing and Midwifery

Program Overview

The Master in Nursing and Midwifery is a postgraduate program that can be pursued after completing a professional bachelor's degree in nursing or midwifery. The program is organized in collaboration with colleges that offer these professional bachelor's degrees, including the Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen, the Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, and the HZ University of Applied Sciences.

Before starting the master's program, students must first complete a bridging program of 60 credits. The master's program offers four specialization tracks: clinically oriented for nursing or midwifery, or management-oriented or research-oriented.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to be accessible to working students, with classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the afternoons and evenings.
• Students can choose from four specialization tracks:
  • Clinically oriented for nursing
  • Clinically oriented for midwifery
  • Management-oriented
  • Research-oriented
• The program emphasizes student input and interaction with professors and assistants.

Career Prospects

The Master in Nursing and Midwifery offers a wide range of job opportunities, including:

• Working in hospitals, health centers, home care organizations, health insurance companies, government institutions in the field of healthcare, and research institutes.
• Pursuing careers as nursing specialists, midwifery specialists, leaders in the healthcare sector, researchers, or academics.

Program Details

• The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in nursing and midwifery.
• The curriculum includes a combination of theoretical and practical courses, as well as a research project or thesis.
• The program is taught in collaboration with colleges and universities, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded education.