Community Nursing in the area of ​​Family Health Nursing

Our Master's program offers a practical and interactive approach, preparing students to face the challenges of today's job market. Through practical activities, internships at partner organizations, and research projects, students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom to practical experience.

Another strength of our program is our network of partnerships with renowned entities in the areas of Community Health and Public Health and research. These partnerships provide unique networking opportunities with access to high-quality internships. Thus, our Master's program stands out as an excellent choice for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge in this area, acquiring practical skills, and preparing for a successful career in the current landscape.

Another highlight is the Nurs*Lab, a scientific research laboratory integrated into the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center. In this space, our team encompasses various highly relevant projects, both nationally and internationally, across the diverse areas of study.

We have fully equipped classrooms, providing all the essential materials and resources for learning, with a special emphasis on developing crucial communication and relational skills for clinical practice. We offer the opportunity to participate in various group dynamics, Ice Breakers, Role-playing, Brainstorming, and Teamwork, all planned and conducted appropriately, with due respect for the individual needs of each student, thus ensuring a safe and collaborative environment.

• To develop a professional practice in Family Health Nursing, complying with legal norms, ethical and deontological principles.
• To promote decision-making based on scientific evidence, ensuring autonomous and responsible professional practice.
• To enable the design, implementation, and evaluation of specialized interventions, aiming for effective and personalized family health care.
• To strengthen leadership and resource and care management skills, ensuring the quality of services and the well-being of the individual and the family.
• To develop specialized skills ranging from health promotion to problem-solving throughout the family life cycle.
• To encourage the production and translation of scientific knowledge to improve specialized practice in Family Health Nursing.
• To foster research practice for the development of the discipline, contributing to continuing education and the advancement of knowledge in Family Health Nursing.

This master is lectured in portuguese.

Applicants holding a degree in Nursing will be eligible to apply.