Nantes Université campus

Health Sciences

Diplôme d'État d'infirmier en pratique avancée (IPA) at Nantes Université

Nantes Université, France

Programme overview

The advanced practice nursing programme aims to improve access to primary care and the follow-up of chronic patients, under the coordination of a general practitioner or specialist, in ambulatory care or in health and medico-social establishments. It is recognised at master grade.

Faculty: UFR Médecine et Techniques Médicales  |  Duration: 2 years (master grade)  |  Study mode: full-time; compulsory placements; language of instruction: French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Autonomy in clinical assessment (follow-up visits for chronic diseases, unscheduled visits before medical opinion, prescription of complementary examinations, renewal of drug prescriptions in ambulatory follow-up) and interprofessional teamwork.

Career pathways

Advanced practice nurse working with doctors in ambulatory, hospital and medico-social settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

State diploma of nurse (IDE) and at least 3 years of experience. Applications for 2026-2027 on the E-MUNDUS platform from 29 January to 31 May 2026 with a motivation letter on skills acquired and to develop and a professional project.

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (master grade)

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