Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
KAMK is launching a new English-taught blended Nursing degree programme to further your education in healthcare.
Application period: 7.1.-21.1.2027
Mode of Study: Blended Studies
Place of Study: Kajaani
Nurses play a crucial role in promoting health, preventing diseases, and providing rehabilitative care. The blended studies Bachelor of Health Care programme is designed for graduates of the Finnish vocational qualification in Social and Health Care (lähihoitaja) and registered or diploma-level nurses educated outside the EU/EEA who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing degree (Sairaanhoitaja AMK) in Finland.
The programme builds on your previous healthcare education, competence and professional experience. Recognition of prior learning (AHOT) and an individual study plan (HOPS) are used to identify the nursing competencies you still need to develop. Depending on your previous competence and individual progress, the Fast Track pathway may enable you to complete the degree in less than the standard 3.5 years.
The programme is implemented as blended studies, combining on-campus studies in Kajaani, scheduled online teaching and independent learning. Full day on-campus studies are generally organised 3–6 days per month, and scheduled online teaching approximately 3–6 times per month from 8:00 to 12:00. The blended format provides flexibility, while successful studies require commitment, good time-management skills and sufficient time for independent study and clinical training.
The programme is functionally bilingual. Most theoretical learning materials, examinations and thesis are in English, while Finnish is progressively integrated into nursing studies. Clinical skills laboratories (CSLs), simulations and clinical training are conducted predominantly in Finnish. The programme includes 25 ECTS of Finnish language studies, supporting the development of professional Finnish alongside nursing competence.
Studies
The Bachelor Degree of Health Care has a duration of 3,5 years and extends 210 ECTS. Read more about the content of the studies from the Study Guide.
Future Careers
Caregiver here or anywhere
Graduates of the Nursing degree will have the opportunity to work in various social and healthcare organizations, both in Finland and abroad. You can work in the public and private sectors, as well as in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Employment opportunities are available in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation and nursing homes, health centres, and private care facilities. The qualification after graduation meets the applicable EU requirements for nurses responsible for general care and supports professional mobility within the EU/EEA, subject to the recognition and registration requirements of the destination country.
Specialization
In KAMK we will offer you the opportunity to have your specialized studies in advanced internal medical-surgical nursing.
Please check the requirements related to residence permits concerning part-time studies if you are currently not living in Finland.
Tuition fee
There is a tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens starting their studies at KAMK. Read about KAMK’s tuition fee policy from here.
Student agreement
All non-EU/EEA citizens selected for English-taught studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree must read and approve a Student Agreement before accepting the study place. The Agreement applies to students who will start their studies after 1.1.2023.
Apply to the degree in Studyinfo
Applying to the degree is done through the Studyinfo website during the application period.
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Further information
Admissions Office
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admissions(at)kamk.fi
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Other ways to study at KAMK
You can also apply to study at KAMK outside of the joint application period or study through Open UAS studies.
