Bachelor of Health Care, Degree Programme in Nursing, Tailor-made Education to the Separate Application Education, Laurea UAS International Separate Admissions, Spring 2025

Laurea University of Applied Sciences · Vantaa, Finland

Level
Bachelor's
Award
Bachelor of Health Care
Language
English
Duration
3 years 6 months
Study mode
Day time teaching
Campus
Espoo
Starts
Spring 2025
Credits
210 ECTS
ECTS
210
Tuition
€9,500

About this programme

The purpose of the Nursing degree programme is to train nursing professionals, who are capable of working in health care services in Finland and other countries. The nursing studies combine practical skills with strong theoretical knowledge. To be able to help others, a nurse should be in good health and have the ability to function. As a nurse, you will plan, conduct and evaluate the care of patients together with the patient themselves and their next of kin. You will guide and advise patients. The job requires independent decision-making, as well as taking initiative and responsibility. The studies consist of theoretical nursing studies, multidisciplinary studies, practical training and the academic thesis. The studies highlight intercultural communication and operating in the environments of Finnish health care services. You should be motivated and commit to developing your Finnish language skills to the required level. The study programme uses a variety of teaching techniques. The studies are provided as contact teaching on campus, as simulation learning, and by training practical skills both independently and with other students. Some theoretical studies take place online and there is also independent learning parts. Laurea is using pedagogical model, Learning by Developing, and there will be also co-operation with local health care companies. Graduates will be able to work in a wide range of positions in the health care field, working both independently and in multi-professional teams. You may find employment in primary health care, specialised nursing units or the private health care sector. In addition to these, the nurse’s degree will enable you to work as an expert or consultant, for a non-profit organization or in international duties.

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