Master of Science in Nursing

The consecutive Master degree programme «Master of Science in Nursing» expands a nurse’s professional and methodological competence. It qualifies graduates to take on new roles and responsibilities in order to enhance the demand-oriented and evidence-based development of both theoretical and practical aspects of nursing.

The standardized Bologna system has divided tertiary education into two phases. The Master of Science constitutes the second phase and is devised as a continuation of the Bachelor of Science.

The Master degree programme in Nursing is a joint effort between the Bern, St. Gallen, and Zürich Universities of Applied Sciences. The programme begins once a year in September in calendar week 38.

Prospective students of the Master of Science in Nursing demonstrate a keen interest in topics related to the science of nursing. They seek to expand their professional expertise and strive to take an active part in future developments in nursing. The programme is suited for individuals with an ability for and interest in analytical thinking, problem-solving strategies and conceptual development, without neglecting the practical aspects of nursing. Prospective students are expected to be persistent and autonomous learners and need to be willing to commute to our partner universities in order to attend courses.

Our partner universities

The Master degree programme in Nursing is a joint effort between three well-established Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences.

The partner universities of the Bern University of Applied Sciences are:
St. Gallen University of Applied Sciences, Health Sector
Zürich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health

Students choose their university according to their area of study. Programmes are offered in Bern, St. Gallen, and Zürich.