Official Qualification
This officially recognised Master’s degree prepares you to lead nursing units and take on new roles in healthcare management, integrating emerging technologies such as digital health, care planning, mHealth, Big Data, research, management and leadership. Acquire the skills required for new roles in healthcare management and the leadership of nursing units. An officially recognised qualification, eligible for consideration in competitive examinations and public sector recruitment pools. Aimed at graduates with a degree in Nursing. Ranked No. 1 for the Best Master’s in Health Sciences in Spain, according to the 2026 Mundo Postgrado Ranking.
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The Master’s Degree in Nursing Services Management prepares you to take on leadership or middle management roles in healthcare centres, with training based on agile methodologies, up-to-date content and a practical approach focused on real-world challenges in the healthcare sector. You will undertake a research project applied to healthcare management and gain a comprehensive understanding, with skills directly aligned with the sector’s requirements.
Specialise in healthcare management and lead innovation processes. You will learn to optimise resources, improve the quality of care and apply emerging technologies — such as artificial intelligence, Big Data and clinical simulation — to decision-making. The curriculum includes specialised modules in healthcare marketing, mHealth communication, digital tools and innovation, preparing you to lead digital transformation in complex and changing environments.
You will acquire key knowledge in the planning, leadership and management of nursing services, alongside managerial skills to coordinate teams, improve the patient experience and make strategic decisions. Furthermore, you will develop essential soft skills for healthcare leadership: communication, change management, critical thinking and a results-oriented approach.
This micro-credential equips you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude to analyse information, create content and optimise professional tasks, whilst integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible manner within real-world contexts.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills in healthcare settings. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively and solving problems in real-world settings, by applying personal leadership techniques and practical productivity tools in the healthcare sector.
Master’s Degree in Nursing Services Management and Administration
First Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131900 | Work placements | OB | 6 |
| M131901 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131902 | Knowledge management | OB | 3 |
| M131903 | Leadership and team management | OB | 6 |
| M131904 | Research Methodology | OB | 6 |
| M131905 | Healthcare system and health economics | OB | 6 |
| M131910 | Project Management and Innovation in Care Services | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH TERM
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131906 | Leadership and management of care services | OB | 6 |
| M131907 | Quality Management and Patient Safety | OB | 6 |
| M131908 | Innovation and new technologies applied to healthcare | OB | 6 |
| M131909 | Marketing, communication and mHealth | OB | 3 |
| M131911 | Digitalisation and New Technologies in Healthcare | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 27 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
At UAX, you can balance your studies with your professional and personal life. What sets us apart is our barrier-free approach, centred on you and your desire to learn.
What is our online approach like?
Teaching consists of 100% online classes and face-to-face practical sessions to help you achieve your qualification.
From day one, we prepare students to advance their professional careers by acquiring managerial skills and competencies. To this end , we place particular emphasis on practical learning, which you will gain from expert professionals currently holding management positions, who will provide you with a realistic, down-to-earth and up-to-date insight into the sector.
Work placements are organised to ensure your experience is enriching ( rotation through various areas of management).
Students will be able to undertake external academic work placements in prestigious hospitals and healthcare centres, including:
The full list of centres with which UAX has collaboration agreements for external academic placements can be found via the following link.
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
Furthermore, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs, a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is granted with your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
You can view the full list of academic staff via the following link.
Thanks to UAX’s more than 8,800 agreements with institutions and companies in the healthcare sector, you will be able to undertake your work placements at leading healthcare centres. Furthermore, if you are a practising professional, you can apply for an accreditation assessment to have your professional experience recognised, making it easier to balance your master’s degree with your work commitments.
Faculty
Graduate in Nursing, with postgraduate training in emergency medicine, intensive care, nursing prescription and health services management. She has extensive experience in care and supervision in emergency, ICU, hospitalisation and radiodiagnosis in highly complex hospitals. She is currently Vice-Dean of Nursing and Psychology.
Secretary General of the General Nursing Council of Spain. Nurse manager with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including more than eleven years as Director of Nursing in university hospitals. Doctor and MBA, his career integrates executive management, leadership research and university teaching, and he is the author of several reference works on care management and quality of care.
Deputy Director of Research at the Spanish Institute of Nursing Research. She has more than a decade of experience in senior nursing management, having been Deputy Director at leading university hospitals such as Gregorio Marañón and Puerta de Hierro. Her career combines clinical leadership and strategic management, backed by postgraduate training in health management and human resources.
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with extensive experience in clinical research project management, clinical trial management and university teaching. He is currently Clinical Site Director at FutureMeds and has solid experience in team leadership, regulatory compliance, quality management, research methodology and knowledge transfer to healthcare.
Doctor and graduate in Nursing and Speech Therapy, with an extensive career in healthcare and healthcare management. She is currently Director of Nursing at Quirónsalud A Coruña Hospital. She has experience in emergency, haemodynamics and pre-hospital care, as well as in team leadership, care quality and clinical management in complex hospital environments.
PhD in Health Sciences, with an extensive clinical career as a nurse, and solid experience in university teaching and research in the field of nursing. She has developed her professional career combining nursing practice, academic leadership and research activity, being principal investigator of a group focused on nursing care.
Graduate in Nursing, specialist in Geriatrics, and Graduate in Business Administration and Management. He has advanced training in analysis and management, with a Master's degree in Applied Statistics, a Master's degree in Public Policy Evaluation and a PhD in Applied Economics. His professional career combines economic-financial management in the field of social and health care with university teaching.
Graduate in nursing with postgraduate training in emergency medicine, perinatal care and management. Extensive healthcare and supervisory experience in hospital settings, with experience in emergencies, specialised care and coordination of care for ostomised patients. Currently Nursing Supervisor at the Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos.
He holds a Diploma in Nursing and is a PhD candidate in Education at the UAH, with a strong track record in healthcare management, team leadership and university teaching. He has spent his professional career working in highly complex hospital settings. He is currently Project Manager of the One Health Business Unit at UAX.
PhD in Health Sciences and researcher specialising in the field of social and health care and neuromuscular diseases. She combines a solid dual training as a Graduate in Nursing and Occupational Therapist with more than a decade of experience in the academic and associative environment. She is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Spanish Federation for Rare Diseases and runs her own professional initiative, CuidandodeTO.
Number of places for new students:
120 places (60 online and 60 blended learning).
Entry requirements
The entry requirements will be determined in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 822/2021 of 28 September, which regulates access to and admission to official Master’s degree programmes, as set out in Article 18.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this Master’s programme are that applicants must hold an official Spanish university diploma or degree in nursing, or an equivalent qualification issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) which, in the country issuing the qualification, entitles the holder to access Master’s degree programmes.
Where demand exceeds supply, the following admission criteria will apply:
The Admissions Department, in coordination with the Head of Studies, will be responsible for managing and assessing applications for admission to the programme. In the event of any queries or appeals, the case will be referred to the Faculty/School Board to which this Master’s degree programme is affiliated.
Alfonso X El Sabio University has approved and published regulations brought into line with Royal Decree 822/2021 to address the transfer and recognition of credits.
https://www.uax.com/download/9959/file/Normativa-TRC.pdf
The Master’s Degree in Nursing Services Management and Leadership provides for the recognition of up to 6 ECTS credits for the external academic placement module on the basis of professional experience.
The recognition of credits for professional experience will require a personalised and detailed assessment to advise the student on which activities within the workplace ensure the acquisition of the set of competences specific to the degree; this assessment will be carried out by the degree’s credit recognition committee and the UAX admissions department.
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Live lessons that are always available
Flexibility to study at your own pace
Practical learning based on real-life cases
Personalised academic support
Teachers who are currently working and have links to the sector
Training aimed at improving employability
Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX
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Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and helping you plan for your future with a head start.
*Please speak to your adviser at UAX Mare Nostrum
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
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If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
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This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
