Católica Nursing School launches three new master’s programmes in Lisbon

The Nursing School of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Lisbon, has launched three new master’s programmes aimed at the specialised training of nursing professionals: the Master’s in Child and Pediatric Health Nursing, the Master’s in Community Nursing – Community Health Nursing and Public Health, and the Master’s in Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Patients Nursing.

With the purpose of innovating with humanity and caring with knowledge, these three master’s programmes stand out for their strong connection between teaching, research, and university outreach, empowering nurses to respond to contemporary healthcare challenges.

The Master’s in Child and Pediatric Health Nursing focuses on providing newborns, children, and adolescents with advanced care based on the care partnership model. The training is grounded in the best scientific evidence, integrating research and clinical practice to promote students’ personal, professional, and academic development. More information about the Master's programme in Lisbon.

The Master’s in Community Nursing – Community Health Nursing and Public Health focuses on humanising care and empowering groups and communities. The programme draws on applied research and health planning methodology, strengthening the connection between academia and the real needs of communities. More information about the Master's programme in Lisbon.

The Master’s in Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Patients Nursing prepares professionals to provide specialised care to people in critical situations through training based on scientific evidence and applied research. More information about the Master's programme in Lisbon.

These programmes represent a unique opportunity for professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge, acquire and develop new skills, and create career progression opportunities. Applications are now open, and merit scholarships are available for top students.

Innovation in Nursing

These new master’s programmes reinforce the Católica Nursing School’s tradition of innovation. The research conducted in these courses is integrated into the "Nursing Research Platform" of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), and university outreach is embodied in socially impactful projects based at the Católica Nursing Centre (CEC).

Nursing education at Católica is grounded in community-based participatory research, particularly with vulnerable populations, resulting in service-based learning that directly benefits the community.

With these new programmes, Universidade Católica Portuguesa reaffirms its commitment to training highly qualified nursing professionals, prepared to work in complex settings and actively contribute to improving healthcare in Portugal.