From the Bachelor of Health Care -progamme graduates professionals with general and special knowledge in health care and nursing. The programme enables graduates to work in Finland and other international environments in hospitals and health centres as well as in the private sector.

The students receive good theoretical and practical skills in nursing, nursing science and nursing research so as to be able to contribute to the development of nursing. As a nursing student, you will learn distance learning and digital services as part of nursing profession. In the learning process the student formulates links between practical experience and theoretical concepts. These links require the integration of theory and practice and that is facilitated by reflection on practice.

The clinical practice can be done in Finland or partly abroad. Studying in international programme you have excellent opportunity to have an education which is highly valued. You study 15 credits Finnish language while Finnish speaking students study English and Swedish language. Finnish language is used in practical training which is carried out in Finnish speaking organisations during the studies. Employment possibilities are excellent in Finland for registered nurses.

Read more about the content of the studies and the degree curricula of Nursing:

Curriculum of Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

The students are provided with a broad core knowledge base as well as the advanced knowledge necessary to fulfill current and future needs in health care.

What do you benefit from studying in English?

Studying in English improves your language skills which is a valued skill in working life. You benefit from studying in English:

  • Good language skills are highly valued by the working life
  • You learn to work in multicultural teams
  • You will start creating your international professional networks already during your studies
  • You will improve your language skills.

Studying in a multi-cultural group helps you prepare for the future

Nursing student

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