Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Nursing Practice
General content
Organised by the Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare – IUFRS, the aim of the course is to train you to work as an advanced practice nurse (APN), providing direct care to patients and their families, according to your clinical orientation and as part of a nurse-doctor partnership.
The Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice (MScIPS) is the only course of its kind in Switzerland and prepares students to work as an advanced practice nurse in one of the four following orientations, to be chosen at the time of enrolment:
- Mental health
- Adult care
- Paediatric care
- Primary care
Practical information
Organiser
Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare – IUFRS
Degree awarded
Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Nursing Practice
ECTS credits
120
Duration
4 semesters or 8 semesters
Teaching language
French and English. Recommended levels : C1 in French, B2 in English.
Career prospects
The course allows you to develop fully as an advanced practice nurse:
- either in a hospital
- or in an outpatient setting (nursing homes, home care, etc.
Advanced nursing practice is currently governed by a legal framework in Vaud Canton.
This specific legal framework (Article 124b of the Vaud Public Health Act) gives you authority, among other things, to prescribe and interpret medical diagnostic tests, carry out medical procedures and prescribe drugs. You may also provide support to nursing care teams in your area of competence. Finally, you may be involved in developing the health system.
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 21 March 2023
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Version: March 2023
Contact
Institut universitaire de formation et de recherche en soins - IUFRS
Bâtiment Proline
Rue de la Corniche 10
CH-1010 Lausanne
iufrs@unil.ch
Enrolment
International Students
