Diplôme d'État d'infirmier en pratique avancée (DE IPA) at Aix-Marseille University

Programme overview

A state diploma at master level that prepares nurses for advanced practice (IPA), delivered as a double diploma with the Master Santé. Aix-Marseille Université was among the first French universities accredited to award it, in October 2018. Advanced practice nurses take on an extended role in the overall care of patients entrusted by a physician, including prescribing complementary examinations and renewing treatments.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical and Paramedical Sciences (SMPM) | Duration: 2 years, master level (bac+5) | Study mode: full-time or continuing; French | Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Year 1 is a common core on the foundations of advanced practice, delivered alongside professional activity; year 2 is full time and follows the chosen specialty. Specialties offered: chronic stabilised pathologies, prevention and common polypathologies in primary care; oncology and haemato-oncology; chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplantation; psychiatry and mental health; emergency medicine.

Career pathways

Advanced practice nurse (IPA). The profession can only be exercised after a minimum of 3 years of practice as a nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open in initial training or continuing professional training, as a progression after the Diplôme d'Etat d'infirmier. Professional experience and solid expertise in the specialty chosen for year 2 are recommended.

EUR 250 a year. University registration fee per year of study in initial training. Registration fee only; the CVEC (student life and campus contribution) is not tuition and is excluded. Source

Duration: 2 years, master level (bac+5)

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