Postgraduate Degree in Wound Treatment

General Objectives of the Course

Develop competencies in wound prevention and treatment to enhance the quality of nursing care provided to the person;
Develop competencies in information retrieval and management;
Criticaly analyze the results of evidence-informed clinical practice in the field of prevention and care of people with wounds;
Promote clinical judgment and critical analysis aimed at problem-solving and decision-making in the care of people with wounds;
Develop the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is open to:
a) Holders of a bachelor’s degree, or a legally equivalent qualification, in Nursing, awarded by a Portuguese higher education institution;
b) Holders of a foreign higher education degree awarded following a first-cycle study program in Nursing, organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to that process;
c) Holders of a foreign higher education degree recognized by the School’s Technical-Scientific Council as meeting the objectives of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing;
d) Individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum in the scientific field of Nursing that is recognized by the School’s Technical-Scientific Council as demonstrating the capacity to complete this cycle of studies.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

The course provides specialized training in the field of wound intervention, promoting a more differentiated professional practice / exercise. There is a predominance of specialized clinical skills (care provision) appropriate to the specific needs of the person with wounds, in nursing care as well as the promotion of skills in the design, management and supervision of care.

Mode of Study

Full time

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment is an integral component of the teaching and learning process. It aims to evaluate the students’ knowledge and competencies, as well as their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in written and oral communication. The rules governing attendance, assessment, and classification are set out in the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra (RAUC). The grade awarded for each course unit is expressed as a whole number on a 0–20-point scale. A minimum final grade of 10 is required to pass a course unit. The final classification of the programme corresponds to the weighted arithmetic mean of the grades obtained in the course units. The weighting assigned to each course unit is equal to its ECTS credit value.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in advanced wound management;
Critically assess the situation in order to support clinical decision-making;
Develop reflective and self-directed learning skills.

Course Coordinator(s)

Luís António Rodrigues Paiva
uc80216@uc.pt

Armando Manuel Marques Silva
uc80217@uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is governed by the provisions set out in the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra (RAUC), Regulation No. 945/2025, and Article 45(1)(a) of the Legal Framework for Higher Education Degrees and Diplomas, approved by Decree-Law No. 74/2006 of 24 March, in its current wording.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Decree-Law No. 74/2006, in its current wording, and by internal regulation of the Nursing School of the University of Coimbra.

Graduation Requirements

This course aims at scientific, technical, human and cultural training, within the scope of advanced wound intervention, enabling them with skills to provide a case management service and continued support to the person, with a view to improving their quality of life.
Successfully complete the course syllabus, obtaining a total of 30 ECTS.

Code Scientific Areas ECTS
[723] - Nursing - 30

Access to Further Studies

Not applicable.

Study Programme

Paths

Academic year
2026-2027

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 30.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Postgraduate Course /Course not awarding degree