Post graduate programme in Specialist Nursing – Neuro Care, 60 credits

Specialistsjuksköterskeprogrammet med inriktning neurosjukvård, 60 hp

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Teaching language

Swedish

Campus

Linköping

Degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing – Neuro Care, 60 credits och Degree of Master of Medical Science in Nursing, 60 credits.  

Pace of study

Half-time
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Entry requirements

    Degree in Swedish

    Specialistsjuksköterskeexamen med inriktning neurosjukvård, 60 hp. Om det självständiga arbetet är ett magisterarbete kan studenten även begära ett examensbevis med benämningen Medicine Magisterexamen i omvårdnadsvetenskap.

    Degree in English

    Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing – Neuro Care, 60 credits och Degree of Master of Medical Science in Nursing, 60 credits.  

    Semester 1 Autumn 2025

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    8SSA01 Systematic physical examination, advanced health assessment and clinical reasoning 7.5 A1N C
    8SSA04 The Specialist Nurse and the core competencies in advanced nursing 7.5 A1X C

    Semester 2 Spring 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    8NEA01 Neurological diseases: pathophysiology, treatment and specific nursing care 7.5 A1X C
    8NEA02 The specialist nurse's health-promoting patient education 7.5 A1X C

    Semester 3 Autumn 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    8NEA03 Neurosurgical treatment for neurological disease and injury 7.5 A1X C
    8NEA20 Master's Thesis in Nursing Science, Neuro Care 15* A1E E
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer
    8NEA21 Thesis in Postgraduate Programme in Specialist Nursing - Neuro Care 15* A1E E
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer

    Semester 4 Spring 2027

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    8NEA04 Neurorehabilitation and collaboration in teams 7.5 A1X C
    8NEA20 Master's Thesis in Nursing Science, Neuro Care 15* A1E E
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer
    8NEA21 Thesis in Postgraduate Programme in Specialist Nursing - Neuro Care 15* A1E E
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer
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