College of Nursing Art and Science, University of Hyogo

The aim of the Master’s Program is to produce graduates with an advanced level of nursing knowledge and skills, who can play an active role in their fields both at home and abroad. To this end, there is a marked step up in academic depth and rigor from undergraduate courses, requiring master’s degree candidates to have a broad intellectual outlook, develop advanced practical nursing skills, and hone their research capabilities. Typical career paths for graduates of our Master’s Course include clinical nursing in specialized fields, as well as nursing administration, policy, and education.

To receive a Master’s Degree, candidates should:

• Develop advanced expertise and skills.
• Obtain advanced competencies in policy and administration.
• Become capable of making cross-border contributions to the nursing profession
• Advance academic research.
• Gain an interdisciplinary outlook by studying subjects in the higher liberal arts.

APN: Advanced Practical Nursing Course
NL: Nursing Leadership Course