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Course ID
NRS
Cycles
2 years
Credits
120
Semesters
4

The Master of Science study program in “Nursing” is part of the Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences.

The Master of Science study program in “Nursing” is part of the Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences. This program aims to apply in practice the knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical courses and further preparation or qualification of students. In this program they have the opportunity to study nurses who have completed three years of education (first cycle Bachelor) in “Nursing” and seek to further deepen their knowledge. 

This program aims to produce prospective researchers by giving them the opportunity to advance towards an academic and clinical career. It also aims to train Nursing graduates as experts who will play an important role in the quality of nursing care and patient safety. They will be the first choice as partners for interdisciplinary work in patient care and the promotion and maintenance of health, disease prevention. 

The Master of Science degree in “Nursing” creates employment opportunities and spaces in various educational institutions, NGOs, Albanian or foreign foundations in the health sector, etc.

You can choose between 5 different profiles to study this master's program:
  • Nursing in Surgery
  • Nursing in Pediatrics
  • Nursing in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Nursing in Intensive Care
  • Nursing in Emergency

Graduates of this program can work nearby:
  • Public and private hospitals
  • Hospital clinics, polyclinics
  • Laboratories and other institutions in need of medical care
  • Practice the profession individually after obtaining a professional license

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Integrated Programs

Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 NRS 401 Pathophysiology in Nursing Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
2 NRS 403 Contemporary Instruments and Devices Mandatory English/Albanian C 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
3 NRS 405 Medical Emergencies Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN SURGERY
NRS 407 Nursing in Surgery I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 409 Nursing in Surgical Intensive Care Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN PEDIATRICS
NRS 411 Nursing in Pediatrics I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 413 Critical Care in Pediatrics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
NRS 415 Nursing in Women's Care Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 417 Nursing in Perinatology I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN INTENSIVE CARE
NRS 419 Principles in Critical Care Nursing I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 421 Nursing in Intensive Care I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN EMERGENCY
NRS 423 Advanced Nursing in Pain Management Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 425 Nursing Management in Disasters and Catastrophes Mandatory English / Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 NRS 402 Preventive Nursing Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
2 NRS 404 Health Assessment Mandatory English/Albanian B 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
3 NRS 406/NRS 408 Bioethics/ Theory of Communication Elective English/Albanian C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN SURGERY
NRS 410 Nursing in Surgery II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 412 Nursing in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Mandatory English / Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN PEDIATRICS
NRS 414 Nursing in Pediatrics II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 416 Nursing in Neonatal Intensive Care Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
NRS 418 Nursing in Perinatology II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 420 Oncology Nursing in Gynecology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN INTENSIVE CARE
NRS 422 Principles of Nursing in Critical Care II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 424 Nursing in Intensive Care II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN EMERGENCY
NRS 426 Health Diagnosis Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 428 Nursing in Emergency I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 NRS 501 Scientific Research Methods Mandatory English/Albanian A 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
2 NRS 503 Principles of Nursing Management Mandatory English/Albanian B 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
3 NRS 505 Informatics and Nursing Mandatory English/Albanian A 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN SURGERY
NRS 507 Nursing Management in Disasters and Catastrophes Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 509/NRS 511 Promotion of Health/Nursing in Schools Elective English/Albanian C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN PEDIATRICS
NRS 513 Nursing Techniques in Pediatrics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 509/NRS 515 Promotion of Health/Nursing in Schools Elective English/Albanian C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
NRS 517 Nursing in Obstetrics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 509/NRS 519 Health Promotion/Nursing in Neonatal Intensive Care Elective English/Albanian B 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN INTENSIVE CARE
NRS 521 Health Assessment in Critically Ill patients Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
NRS 509/NRS 523/NRS 529 Health Promotion / Advanced Critical Care / Human Factors in Critical Care Elective English/Albanian C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
PROFILE: NURSING IN EMERGENCY
NRS 525 Nursing in Emergency II Mandatory English/Albanian B 45 15 0 26 90 3.5 6
NRS 509/NRS 527 Health Promotion / Advanced Nursing in Critical Care Elective English/Albanian C 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 NRS 530 Proffesional Practice Mandatory English D 0 15 0 150 135 5.5 12
2 NRS 550 Diploma Thesis Mandatory English E 15 15 0 0 420 1.5 18
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