Application period for INGENIUM Masters Study Program in Health Care: Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care is open until the 21st of January

Are you ready to take your nursing expertise to the next level? The Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care at The South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Xamk, offers you the opportunity to become a clinical expert and leader in acute care nursing. 

Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care -degree is a joint INGENIUM program! Xamk’s application period is open 7.1. – 21.1.2026. Medical University of Sofia, MUS,  is opening the call to enroll as their student later this year. The degrees from Xamk and MUS may differ.  Xamk’s programme equips you with EQF Level 7 competences, as defined by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), preparing you for advanced roles in clinical practice, development, and innovation.

Why Choose Xamk’s Programme?

Acute care nursing is a dynamic and demanding field. Our programme focuses on three core areas:

  • Clinical practice – strengthen your ability to make independent, evidence-based decisions in acute care settings.
  • Development of acute nursing – lead improvements and innovations in clinical environments.
  • Evidence-based practice – apply research-driven methods to enhance patient outcomes.

In addition, you will qualify as a simulation instructor, a highly valued skill in modern healthcare education.

What Will You Gain?

Graduates of this programme are prepared to:

  • Work across various acute care units as clinical experts.
  • Take on supervisory and development roles.
  • Engage in research and innovation to advance nursing practice.
  • Communicate confidently as international experts in your field.

Your studies will cover topics such as:

  • Advanced clinical expertise and patient examination in acute care.
  • Research and evidence-based practice.
  • Simulation-based learning.
  • Global health and ethics.

You can also personalize your degree with complementary studies in areas like digitalization, leadership, international communication, and entrepreneurship.

Flexible and International Learning

The programme is primarily online, combined with only short intensive study periods on campus:

  • First semester: 1–2 weeks on-site at Xamk’s Kotka campus.
  • Second semester: 1–2 weeks at an INGENIUM partner university abroad.

This international dimension ensures you gain global perspectives and build networks that will benefit your career long after graduation. Xamk’s students can live anywhere, so you don’t need to move to Finland to enrol in this program, but you are expected to visit for the on-site study periods.

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Strong Industry Connections

Xamk collaborates closely with private, public, and third-sector organizations, especially in the Kymenlaakso region. You’ll have opportunities to engage in real-world projects and research through Xamk’s extensive RDI activities, the largest among Finnish universities of applied sciences.

Application Details to Xamk’s program

  • Application period: January 7–21, 2026 (until 15:00)
  • Apply via: Studyinfo.fi
  • Further information on studies: Niina Ervaala, principal lecturer.

Don’t miss your chance to join an international learning environment and advance your career in acute care nursing.