The Bachelor of Healthcare, Nursing programme at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is tailored for aspiring nurses who are ready to embrace a career in general care, grounded in EU directives and national standards. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you possess initiative, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to make critical, independent decisions. You will explore core competence areas such as the basics of clinical nursing, health promotion, and evidence-based nursing, while also developing your professionalism through complementary competence studies. This qualification is designed to prepare you for the dynamic and essential field of nursing.
You will engage in a comprehensive, full-time, on-campus learning experience over 42 months, integrating theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application. The curriculum emphasizes realistic learning environments, utilising modern simulation facilities and up-to-date equipment. Approximately one-third of your studies will involve clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings, including primary and specialised care. You will also have opportunities to enhance your skills through optional studies in areas like innovation or data management. Upon graduation, you will be a competent nursing expert, ready to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and patient-safely within Finnish healthcare environments.