Maternal Nursing and Obstetrics

Master Degree

Ano Letivo 2025/2026

According to article 17 of Decree-Law no. 65/2018 of August 16:
1. Can apply for the study cycle:
a) nursing bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a foreign higher academic education in Nursing, achieved following a 1st cycle of studies, organized following the principles of the Bologna Process by a country adhering to this Process;
c) Holders of a foreign higher academic education in the area of Nursing, which is recognized as satisfying the aims of the bachelor by the Scientific Board, statutorily competent, of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
d) Holders of a school, scientific or professional curriculum in the Nursing area, which is recognized as attesting capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Board, statutorily competent, of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
2. The recognition referred to in points (b) to (d) of paragraph 1 shall only have access, to the study cycle, leading to the master’s degree, and shall not confer the equivalence to the degree of bachelor or the recognition of that academic degree.
3. Have the professional title of nurse;
4. Have at least two years of professional practice as a nurse, if considering the specialist title by the Professional Order, in accordance with article 12 of Administrative Rule no. 268/2002 of March 13.