"Second cycle degree (Mestrado) in Maternal and Obstetric Nursing". Title of "Mestre".

2nd Cycle of Studies. EQF level 7. ISCED 2011 level 7.

The holders of the licenciado degree or legal equivalent, the holders of a foreign academic degree and the holders of a relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae may apply to the 2nd cycle of studies, as stated in the description of the Portuguese Higher Education System, available at https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/suplemento-ao-diploma and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement.

Following the implementation of the Bologna Process and the consequent legislation regarding the mobility of students among degrees and higher education institutions, prior learning must be recognized and credited. The prior learning concept comprises all the previous learning/training undertaken in other higher education study cycles in national or international institutions (crediting of certified training), as well as previous professional experience and any post-secondary school training or education. As such, the IPB promotes the crediting of the student’s prior learning when arriving at the institution. Aiming at a quick and full integration of the student in his/her new education programme, the recognition procedures must be submitted when enrolling at the IPB. For further enquiries on crediting and recognizing prior learning and training at the IPB (calendars, procedures and assessment criteria), please go to the Applicant Portal at www.ipb.pt/portaldocandidato.

120 ECTS credits (30 per semester), 4 semesters, 40 study weeks per year (20 weeks per semester). 3240 total hours of study per year (27 total hours of study per ECTS credit), of which 1776 are contact hours. Includes Dissertation or Project Work or Professional Nature Internship with 30 ECTS.

The profile of the programme comprises the development of the technical-scientific knowledge and professional skills in the study areas of Nursing.

The degree of "mestre" (master) in Maternal and Obstetric Nursing is awarded to those students that demonstrate, in this field, the ability to: - Analyze reflexively the theoretical foundations necessary for the conceptualization of specialized care. - Elaborate conceptual arguments consistent with the professional act. - Integrate the process of decision making and critical-reflexive thinking in specialized nursing practice. - Analyze the factors that influence the process of decision making and critical-reflective thinking in nursing practice. - Integrate the importance of autonomy, continuous quality improvement and research in nursing practice. - Integrate the knowledge for the formulation of standards and procedures for specialized practice, ensuring safety and quality, supported by scientific evidence.

The degree of "mestre" (master) in Maternal and Obstetric Nursing belongs to the education and training area of Health Sciences and Social Protection. Graduates are specialized to develop a professional activity within the profile of the programme.

The degree of "mestre" allows to proceed to 3rd cycle studies, according to the diagram of the Portuguese Higher Education System, available at https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/suplemento-ao-diploma and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement.

Examination and assessment are regulated by the IPB general regulation, available in www.ipb.pt/sa, and by the School pedagogical regulation, available in www.essa.ipb.pt. Consult this Guide under the option “The ECTS at the IPB” for information on the grading and qualification system.

Full-time

Accreditation: NCE/21/2100297. Accreditation validity: 6 years from July 31, 2022 Register : R/A-Cr 186/2022