Course Overview
The Bachelor of Health Care in Public Health Nursing provides students with skills needed for nursing services, health education, and community healthcare work. The programme combines nursing science, public health studies, clinical practice, and communication training.
Students learn about disease prevention, health counselling, family care, community health services, and nursing methods. Practical placements help students develop professional skills in different healthcare environments.
Graduates can work as public health nurses in health centres, schools, family clinics, hospitals, and community healthcare organisations. The degree supports career opportunities in public health services and provides a base for further studies in nursing leadership, public health, and healthcare sciences.
General Eligibility
Applicants should 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 application 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 provides tuition fee scholarships for eligible international students. Scholarship opportunities are connected with academic progress and completion of required study credits. Students should check the latest scholarship information before applying.
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 tests if their previous education was completed in English according to Metropolia’s admission requirements.