Santa Maria Health School (SMHS) is a higher education institution based in Porto, Portugal, dedicated to the education and training of healthcare professionals. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Health Data and Technology Management, as well as several master’s degrees and postgraduate specializations in areas central to contemporary health practice.

Recognized for its excellence in health education, SMHS combines rigorous clinical training with strong foundations in the social sciences, integrating topics such as human development, community health, family studies, and health promotion. Its teaching approach relies on advanced simulation centers, digital learning environments, and learner-centered pedagogies, ensuring students develop both high-level clinical competence and socio-cultural sensitivity for diverse client populations. 

Innovation and applied research are central to the institution. SMHS integrates a major national health research unit (RISE-Health), ensuring a strong connection between teaching, applied research, and evidence-based innovation. This affiliation reinforces the school’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and the continuous development of knowledge in health and social care.

International cooperation is a key pillar of SMHS. The school has extensive experience in European and Erasmus+ initiatives, actively contributing to curriculum innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive pedagogical models in health education. Its sustained engagement in transnational partnerships strengthens knowledge exchange and promotes high-quality, internationally aligned training for future professionals.

President: Professor Vítor Coutinho

Degrees: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Health Data and Technology Management

Post-Graduations: Breastfeeding, Intensive Care, Emergency and Critical Patient Care, Palliative Care, Out-of-Hospital Emergency Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Health Services Management, Surgical Instrumentation, Sports Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings, Clinical Supervision in Nursing, Pediatric Emergencies, Tissue Viability and Wound Care, Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Visual Therapy and Sports Vision Training

Masters: Rehabilitation Nursing, Child and Pediatric Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Nursing, Physiotherapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions, Integrated Health Services Management

Santa Maria Health School
Travessa Antero de Quental 173/ 175,  4049-024 | Portugal

TEL:         +351 225 098 664
EMAIL:         geral@santamariasaude.pt
WEBSITE: www.en.santamariasaude.pt