Overview

Graduates of this Paramedic Nurse degree from LAB University of Applied Sciences can help patients who are suddenly ill and need urgent care, both in and out of the hospital.

To work in health care and social services in Finland, you must learn the Finnish language. While the main language of your studies is English, you will take several Finnish language courses. The LAB community offers strong support in learning Finnish.

Key Facts

Students on the Paramedic Nurse degree programme need a valid driving licence during their studies and to work in an ambulance after graduation. International students who already hold a driving licence from their home country can exchange it for a Finnish licence within 2 years of arrival.

Career opportunities

Primary health care

Specialist nursing

Outpatient emergency care

Social care

Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safe Medical-Surgical Nursing

Client-Centered Safe Acute Care

Nursing in the Emergency Room

Medication Calculations

Advanced Paramedic Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions - Applications are reviewed continuously

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines

Nursing View 16 other Bachelors in Nursing in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Degree Certificate of your upper secondary education + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Transcript of Records + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Verification for grading scale (if not included in the transcript of records)

Language Test Certificate (when required)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students.

Early Bird International Tuition Fees: EUR 9 000

Living costs

Lappeenranta

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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