Overview

Paramedic nurses can recognise and anticipate situations that threaten a patient's life and know how to act as required by the situation. With non-urgent first aid tasks, paramedics assess the patient's need for service and care, plan follow-up care, and refer the patient to appropriate care.

The studies are based on researched knowledge, which ensures the necessary theoretical and practical nursing skills. At LAB University of Applied Sciences , nurse training focuses on strong clinical expertise and patient safety, which is reinforced throughout our studies in our modern simulation centre.

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.

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

Most often, paramedic nurses work as care-level paramedics in ambulances. You can also work in various nursing and emergency care specialist positions that require basic or special skills. Career opportunities include:

Primary health care

Specialist nursing

Outpatient emergency care

Social care

Entrepreneur

In addition to qualifying as a paramedic, students will graduate with a Bachelor of Health Care (Nursing) qualification, opening up career opportunities across a wide range of nursing roles. The degree meets European Union requirements, enabling you to pursue professional opportunities both in Finland and abroad.

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Programme Structure

Studies include theoretical and practical training; the practical part of the education takes place in varying and multidisciplinary areas of health care. Our modern health care labs and simulation environment enable the development of skills, knowledge, and decision-making abilities together with lecturers, experts, and fellow multicultural students. Flexible e-learning possibilities are also employed. The scope of the studies is 240 ECTS credits.

Core competence 15 ECTS
Professional core competence 100 ECTS
Complementary competence 35 ECTS
Clinical training 75 ECTS
Thesis 15 ECTS

Courses include:

Basics of Professional Nursing
Safe Medical-Surgical Nursing
Client-Centered Safe Acute Care
Basics of Paramedic Nursing
Nursing in the Emergency Room
Medication Calculations
Advanced Paramedic Nursing

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines

Nursing View 18 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on upper secondary degree certificates and English language proficiency. The upper secondary degree qualification must give eligibility to higher education studies in the country where the degree has been completed. Applicants need to either meet the set GPA requirements or SAT/ACT requirement to be eligible for admission. A language certificate is also required, with certain exceptions.

Required documents:

Upper secondary degree certificate + official English translation (if applicable)
Transcript of records + official English translation (if applicable)
Verification for grading scale (if not included in the transcript of records)
English language test certificate (if applicable)
Copy of your passport (ID page)

Copy of your Finnish residence permit card (if applicable)

For detailed admission criteria, accepted qualifications, and language requirements, please visit the university website.

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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.

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Key information

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