Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Laurea UAS International Separate Application

The Nursing degree programme trains nursing professionals who can work in health care services in Finland and other countries. The studies combine practical skills with strong theoretical knowledge. They cover theoretical nursing studies, multidisciplinary studies, practical training and the academic thesis.

The programme highlights intercultural communication and work in Finnish health care environments. Laurea University of Applied Sciences uses contact teaching on campus, simulation learning, practical skills training, online theoretical study and independent learning. The university also describes Learning by Developing and cooperation with local health care companies.

Before degree-awarding study, students complete preparatory studies and must reach sufficient Finnish language proficiency by graduation to work in Finland as a nurse.

A student may be admitted to degree-awarding education only after completing the preparatory/pathway studies. Before the preparatory/pathway studies, entrance examinations are held and eligibility to apply is verified from the student’s degree certificates. Before admission to degree-awarding education, the student must pass all study units included in the preparatory studies: English language B2, Finnish language A 2.1., and other study units according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

English language B2

• health care services in Finland
• health care services in other countries
• primary health care
• specialised nursing units
• the private health care sector
• expert
• consultant
• non-profit organization
• international duties