Master in Public Health Nursing

Master in Health Nursing

The University of Inland Norway offers a Master i helsesykepleie. This program awards a certificate or diploma. It is a 4-year program. Instruction is in Norwegian (nob).

Programme Focus

This master's program trains health nurses. It focuses on health promotion and prevention for children and young people. Students gain skills for public health work. They learn to support the health and development of families. The program covers topics like infectious disease control and migration health.

Admission and Structure

Applicants need a nursing degree with a grade average of C or better. They must be authorized nurses with at least one year of nursing experience. The program is part-time and campus-based with scheduled meetings. It includes seven subjects. Students can also finish after 90 study points.

Key Details

The program is located in Elverum. It has 120 study points. The program starts in August. The application deadline is April 15, 2026. The tuition is a semester fee. Students may need to travel for practical training.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.