Acquire innovative competencies with a program adapted to new technologies and the current educational reality, enabling you to lead health management in educational centers and respond effectively to school health needs.

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Become a reference in school health with care, management, education and prevention competencies to transform the educational environment.

Develop health education programs (healthy eating, hygiene, mental health).

What it prepares you for

The main objective of a Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing Research in School Health is to train highly qualified professionals in the application of scientific evidence to improve the health and well-being of the school population. the application of scientific evidence to improve the health and well-being of the school population.

This type of program is intended to:

  • To develop advanced research skills so that professionals can generate new knowledge and apply it in the school environment.
  • Promote prevention and self-care through the implementation of educational and health promotion programs in schools and educational institutions.
  • Training in the management of prevalent health problems in the school setting, such as chronic diseases, mental health, nutrition and first aid.
  • To foster leadership and evidence-based clinical decision making, thereby promoting safe and effective practices in the school setting.
  • Contribute to the design of school health policies that improve access, equity and quality of care for students.

Who is the target audience?

Target Audience:

that aspire to become a reference in school health, applying scientific evidence in every decision and making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents.

Although it is also open to

seeking to lead promotion and prevention programs, manage complex health situations in the educational environment and advance your career, this master’s degree is your opportunity.

Foreign students

Foreign students whose native language is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level of the language through official certification, with no more than 5 years of validity, and submitted before enrollment in the Master’s program.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice School Health Nursing

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Credits

60 ECTS

Branch and Field of Knowledge

Health Sciences – Nursing

Vacancies Offered

70

Schedule

Online

Duration

September 2025 – June 2026

Language

English

Schedule
Modality

Online

Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing in School Health will be implemented for the first time in the 2025-2026 academic year, according to Royal Decree 822/2021.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Scientific evidence and scientific method
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Research Methodology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
2. SCHOOL NURSING AS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE
History and Anthropology of the School Nurse
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Bioethics and legislation in school intervention
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Advanced practice nurse and school health manager.
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
3. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE IN THE SCHOOL SETTING
Prevention of risk situations and action in educational environments
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
Health promotion and care in school settings
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
Pedagogical aspects of the teaching-learning process in the school environment.
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
4. MASTER’S THESIS
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
12

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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This master’s degree is a valuable opportunity to become an agent of change in school health. Beyond acquiring competencies in research, this program will allow you to develop fundamental skills in prevention and health promotion, which are key to positively influence the lives of children and adolescents.
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As a professional in this field, you will play an essential role in teaching healthy habits that can make a difference in the long run. By encouraging practices such as good nutrition, regular physical activity, emotional self-care and prevention of risky behaviors, you’ll be helping to shape healthier, more wellness-conscious generations.
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This master’s degree is also a great leadership opportunity within the educational and community environment. You will be a key point of reference for teachers, families and other professionals, promoting initiatives that protect health and promote a safe and favorable learning environment. This visibility will allow you to show the true value of nursing as a scientific, preventive and educational discipline.

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Faculty

Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing in School Health

Full Price

5.500€

Reservation of a place

1.708€

Tuition fees

3.792€

Scholarships and grants

Becas del Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional

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Para que continúen formándose en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When we receive your data we will proceed to register you in the Candidate Portal and you will have access to your personal area where you will have to attach the documents corresponding to your process.

 

2

Once the admissions committee has evaluated your application, we will send you the resolution by e-mail. In case of a positive resolution, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see table of fees).

3

In parallel to your admission you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

4

Once the self-enrollment period is open, you will receive instructions from the Master’s Coordination to do it in the University Portal. To do so, you must have provided all the necessary documentation for your admission.

It is important that you read the admissions guide and consult with your advisor to confirm your program access documentation.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must complete the admission form or you can send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Candidate Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Request registration in the candidate’s portal through postgrado@ufv.es.
  2. Upload the required documentation.
  3. Conduct the intake interview*.
  4. To reserve a place in case of admission
  5. Submit the certified copies of the degree and/or grades that correspond in each case.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

  • Completed and electronically signed Admission Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivation letter.
  • 2 letters of recommendation*.
  • Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport
  • A recent, passport-size, color photograph
  • University degree that qualifies access to the master’s degree

*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees

If you have studied in Spain:

  • Certified copy of both sides of the university degree (in case the degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
  • Certified copy of your transcript (academic record) if you are applying to any of the following master’s degree programs:
    • Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine
    • Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

If you are a graduate of a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

Master’s degrees

  • University degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 48/72 hours.

This period may be extended in periods of high demand.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once you have received the decision of the admissions committee, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The period of 15 days may be reduced if the application for admission is within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to be able to perform the self-registration you will have to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.
If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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