Course Overview
The Bachelor of Health Care in Nursing provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for professional nursing careers. The programme combines healthcare science, clinical training, patient care methods, and communication skills.
Students learn about nursing procedures, healthcare practices, medical treatments, patient safety, and care planning through classroom studies and practical placements. The course prepares students for responsibilities in different healthcare environments.
Graduates can work as registered nurses in hospitals, healthcare centres, elderly care facilities, private clinics, and international healthcare organisations. The degree provides career opportunities in nursing services and supports further studies in nursing leadership, health sciences, and specialised healthcare areas.
General Eligibility
Applicants must have completed upper secondary education or an equivalent qualification accepted for bachelor’s degree studies in Finland.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completed high school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Required English language skills
- Academic certificates and supporting documents
- Meeting admission requirements
Application Process:
- Apply through the Studyinfo.fi application portal during the admission period
- Submit academic documents and English test results if required
- Complete the entrance examination or selection process
- Receive admission confirmation from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Scholarships:
Metropolia offers tuition fee scholarships for eligible international students. Scholarship opportunities are connected with academic progress and completion of required study credits. Students should check current scholarship details during the application period.
Part Time Work Details
International students can work part-time up to 30 hours per week on average during academic terms. Full-time work is allowed during holidays according to Finnish residence permit rules.
Language Requirement
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency through accepted English tests.
| English Test |
Minimum Score |
| IELTS Academic |
Overall 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT |
Minimum 78 |
| PTE Academic |
Minimum 54 |
| Duolingo English Test |
Minimum 105 |
Applicants may be exempt from English language test requirements if their previous education was completed in English according to Metropolia’s admission requirements.