Nursing
Versatile profession in health care and wellbeing
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Our Degree Programme in Nursing educates internationally oriented professionals for the field of health care. The studies will provide you with the skills needed in varied health care settings. During the programme, the latest research and evidence-based nursing practices will be integrated with hands-on professional skills.
As the studies proceed, you will focus on medical-surgical nursing preparing you for a nursing career in acute and long-term health care, social welfare organisations, international positions or as an entrepreneur.
The curriculum is based on EU directives and the qualification complies with the European standards. As a Bachelor of Health Care, you will have many further educational opportunities in Finland and abroad.
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The aim of the degree programme is to educate students to become nurses (RN) for the field of health care. Nurses protect, promote, and enhance the health of individuals, families and communities, thus improving the quality of life. The prevention of illness and injury as well as the alleviation of suffering are core parts of nursing. Nurses are able to support people in health and wellbeing promotion, maintenance of health, and care for the ill in a holistic way throughout the life span.
The nurse is an expert who carries out and develops nursing independently and in multidisciplinary teams. The studies provide students with the skills needed in varied health care settings. During the programme, the latest research and evidence-based nursing practice will be integrated in to professional skills. The curriculum is based on EU directives so qualification fulfils the European standards.
Theoretical studies are in English. Finnish language is used in clinical training.
First year studies consist of modules Theoretical Basics of Nursing, The Basics of Competence in Professional Nursing, and Basics of Pharmacotherapy and Fluid Therapy.
Third, fourth and fifth semester studies include modules Outpatient Health Care and Gerontological Nursing, Medical Nursing, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Women, Families and Children as Nursing Clients, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing.
Advanced professional studies consist of theory courses Nursing of Chronic Diseases and Acute Care Nursing, and clinical trainings.
More than one third of the studies are supervised clinical trainings in various simulated and authentic health care environments. Language studies consist of academic English, and occupational Finnish or Swedish depending on the student's educational background. Modules Development and Administration of Nursing, and Project Studies will stretch from initial stage studies to advanced professional studies.
The university collaboration enables TAMK students to choose five credits of elective studies from the courses provided by Tampere University besides courses available throughout the network of universities of applied sciences.
The advanced studies focus on medical-surgical nursing, preparing students for a nursing career in acute and long-term health care facilities, social welfare organisations, and international positions in the field or as an entrepreneur.
There are no tuition fees for those students who
- have started their studies before 1st August 2017
- are citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland
- have an EU Blue Card
- have a continuous residence permit card in Finland, Type A permit
- have a permanent residence permit card in Finland, Type P permit
- have an EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence permit card in Finland (Type P-EU)
- have an EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland
If you are unsure about whether you'd be subject to tuition fees, check the section 'Am I required to pay tuition fees?' on the Studyinfo.fi application site.
The degree carries a tuition fee of EUR 9 800 / academic year for non-EU/EEA students. Applicants must submit relevant documentation together with their application.
Scholarships
EARLY BIRD -scholarship: If an accepted student confirms the allocated study place within 7 days from the publication of results, their first year tuition fee is reduced by 50%.
Academic award -scholarship: Studies completed at the end of each year, together with a high enough GPA awards students with 25-50% reduction to the following year's tuition fee.
Academic excellence -scholarship: At the time of graduation, students may be eligible for significant Academic Excellence scholarships. These scholarships are governed by the TAMK's R&D Fund. They can be based on final thesis quality, excellence in project work, exceptional practical training success or other grounds set by the Fund.
The extent of the degree programme is 210 ECTS credits and it takes three and half years to complete. Full time studies begin in August 2019. Studies are divided into three stages: initial, middle, and advanced. The initial stage is completed during the first year. The middle stage starts at the end of the first year and lasts for three full semesters. During the final academic year there will be 30 credits of advanced studies.
- Initial, middle stage, advanced nursing studies (109 credits)
- Supervised Clinical Training (75 credits)
- Bachelor's thesis (15 credits)
- Language skills (6 credits)
- Elective Studies (5 credits)
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis (15 credits) is to develop and demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge and expertise to a task pertaining to your professional studies. The task undertaken has to conform to the needs of working life, and develop professional practices, knowledge and skills. Students will be able to use evidence-based knowledge and must follow ethical research principles in their Bachelor's thesis.
Nurses work in all different sectors and levels of health care in Finland. Medical-surgical field of nursing is vast, covering acute and long-term health care facilities, social welfare organisations, and international positions in the field or as an entrepreneur.
During the second or third academic year, it is possible to apply to do one or two clinical trainings abroad in one of about 40 partner universities' clinical environments all around the world. The period abroad can also include project studies. Other means of guaranteeing a truly international and multicultural study experience are to immerse yourself in language studies, peer tutoring for other international students, friend-family activities and international projects and themed weeks.
The curriculum is based on EU directives so qualification is in accordance with European standards, thus enabling applying registration in European countries outside Finland after the graduation.
The degree programme has many national and international cooperation partners, including universities, hospitals, municipalities, health care communities, institutions and NGO's. Orientations to clinical training take place in the Tampere Centre for Skills Training and Simulation, which is a joint effort of Tampere Universities and Pirkanmaa Hospital District (PSHP) to train students and staff together. The studies include clinical training in different levels of health care sector in several placements in Finland and abroad, if chosen. Project studies are done in cooperation with organisations and communities. During the studies you can take part in multidisciplinary projects.
As a degree student of TAMK, you have the possibility, when enrolled as present, to select studies also from the curriculum of Tampere University to include in your degree within the framework of your study plan. With these cross-institutional studies and shared projects you can create a personalised study portfolio with extended knowledge and skills. As a student of TAMK, a national study portal provided by the Finnish universities of applied sciences is also open for you.
The Bachelor of Health Care degree gives you eligibility for Master's programmes in Finland and abroad. In Finland further education can be for example in the fields of Health Care Management, Public Health or Nursing Science.
Eija Piikkilä
Below you can find the applications this degree programme is in. Carefully read through the admission criteria in the application that suits you best.
For additional questions on applying, application documents and application process, please contact our Admissions office. For questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact Ms. Eija Piikkilä, eija.piikkila(at)tuni.fi.
Apply via Transfer Application
Transfer Application, TAMK, autumn 2020
Application period 1-15 October 2020 (3 p.m. Finnish time)
You can apply transfer if you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field in a different higher education institution. Admission is based on previous studies.
A transfer student is a student whose study right is transferred either to different degree programme within the current Finnish higher education institution or to other Finnish higher education institution.
Applying for transfer is possible, if you have a valid study right in a degree programme in a Finnish higher education institution and you are transferring to other higher education institution or changing a degree programme within your current higher education institution.
You can use transfer application if
- you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field in a different higher education institution and/or
- you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field within your higher education institution.
If you have a valid study right in a Finnish higher education institution and have completed enough studies in relation to the used study time, you can apply transfer to TAMK. When you are applying in Degree Programme in Nursing you must have completed after first academic year at least 60 credits of nursing studies conducted in English.
You must already have both Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations studies completed. You must have sufficient oral and written English language skills and also must have at least skills level B1 in the Finnish language.
Health requirements in the field of Social Services and Health
The SORA legislation applies to education leading to a degree in applied sciences in the field of health care and social services, the humanities, physical exercise and maritime navigation. These fields have requirements concerning the safety of minors, patient and customer safety or traffic safety which restrict student admission. In this case, it is required that the health and functional capacity of approved applicants is such that they are able to take part in the practical assignments or training related to the studies.
A restriction related to health or functional ability does not prevent students from being admitted if the effects of the restriction can be reasonably eliminated, for example by making special arrangements. The purpose is not to impose unnecessary obstacles to the access to training for people with disabilities or people with other physical or mental restrictions. Restrictions apply only in situations where it is clear that the applicant cannot participate in the training because of their health or functional capacity. The severity of the obstacle and the situation related to its treatment are taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability as a student in the degree programme concerned.
At the request of the university of applied sciences, students shall present an extract from the judicial record if, for their studies or practical training related to the studies, they are given assignments which essentially require working with minors. A university of applied sciences may oblige a student to present a certificate on a drug test if there is a reason to suspect that the student is performing practical assignments related to the studies under the influence of drugs or that the student has a drug addiction.
In the field of social welfare and health care, the studies include working with customer groups requiring special protection, in which case ethical requirements and requirements for patient or customer safety are crucial. The health and functional capacity of students shall be such that they are capable of performing assignments and practical training related to their studies.
Studying and working in these professions requires sufficient physical, mental and social capacity.
Obstacles to student admission may include, for instance, the following:
- Severe rash and/or allergy to e.g. medicinal products and detergents
- Sensory disability affecting functional ability
- Mental health disorder
- Substance abuse/drug abuse or misuse during the last two years
- Limited social capacity which makes it difficult to work with people
- Long-term illness or physical injury limiting participation in studies and practical training
An issue related to health or functional ability is not an obstacle to student admission if the obstacle can be removed by reasonable means. The severity and the management of the obstacle will be taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability to be admitted as a student in the degree programme concerned.
Based on the applicant's notification submitted at the application stage, the university of applied sciences may require more detailed health information to assess whether the student will be able to manage the studies and which support measures will reasonably be required.
Students involved in traineeships in the field of health care and social services operating units shall be vaccinated against measles and chicken pox or have acquired immunity to them from natural infection, and those treating infants shall be vaccinated against whooping cough. In addition, annual influenza vaccination is required. (Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act 1227/2016). The required vaccinations are free of charge for students in the field of health care and social services.
The field of health care and social services is not suitable for individuals convicted of one of the following: offences against children, sexual offences, violent offences, crimes against freedom, or drug offences.
An extract from the judicial record shall be submitted for completing assignments or practical training included in the studies which require working with minors.
Language skill requirements
When applying to TAMK's Degree Programme in Nursing you must have at least skills level B1 in Finnish language (link to the Common European Framework of reference for languages).
Sufficient English language skills are also required for degree programmes conducted in English.
The intake for Degree Programme in Nursing via Transfer Application is 0-2. The number of selected students depends on how many seats are available in the relevant study group.
Study right
Transfer student’s study right is determined based on the new degree. The time you have used for the prior degree studies is deducted from the normal duration of the new degree.
Your study right ends in the current higher education institution and you receive a new study right in the new higher education institution. The prior study right ends and the new one begins when you accept the study place. Regardless of what your study right is in the current higher education you will get the study right for Bachelor’s degree in TAMK. When you accept the study place you lose your potential first-time applicant status.
Student admission
Student admission is based on the applicability of completed studies into TAMK’s curriculum, the academic success in the current higher education institution, and a potential interview. You must have sufficient oral and written English language skills and also must have at least skills level B1 in the Finnish language. The reasons for applying the transfer given by the applicant may also be considered. Student admission is only possible if there are seats available in the study group.
Applicants are ranked based on the following criteria:
- Completed studies’ applicability into TAMK’s curriculum
- Academic success in the current higher education institution
- Potential interview
Study right is granted from the beginning of the following term. Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted student’s transcript of records.
The university of applied sciences may withdraw student admission on the following grounds:
- The applicant does not submit the study certificate and transcript of records by the given deadline.
- The applicant has given false information on his/her study success.
- It is obvious that the student, in terms of his or her health status and functional capacity, does not meet the admissions criteria (Polytechnics Act 932/2014)
- Applicant has concealed the cancellation of his or her prior study entitlement (Polytechnics Act 932/2014).
Grounds for rejecting the application:
- There are no seats available in the study group.
- The completed studies do not comply with the degree programme objectives.
- The applicant has not progressed well enough in his/her studies.
- Demonstration of substance competence is rejected.
- The applicant has not submitted the attachments by the deadline.
Tuition fees
If the applicant is subject to a tuition fee by law, and is accepted as a student, he/she will be charged a tuition fee.
Applicants are invited to the interview by email or by phone. The interview may also be held via phone.
Application step-by-step
- Read the detailed information and admission criteria of the degree programme of your choice thoroughly
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period
- Upload the requested attachments to your online application
- Make sure you get a confirmation email from Studyinfo.fi after sending your application
- Follow your email regularly. All information concerning your admission will be send by email, e.g. document requests and notice of admittance
- Confirm the offered study place in time
- Pay the tuition fee if needed
- Register as present
When you are applying via the Transfer Application, you must upload the following attachments to your application form by 22 October at 3 p.m. at the latest:
- Certificate of Study
- The certificate has to include details on your history of presence
- Transcript of Records
- Declaration of ongoing but not assessed courses
All attachments should be signed and stamped by your current university of applied sciences or university (teacher tutor, study councellor or the head of the degree programme).
If you are admitted to a degree programme via the Transfer Application, you must upload your up-to-date transcript of records to your application form or to TAMK Admissions Office by email attachments.tamk [at] tuni.fi by 31 December at 3 p.m. at the latest.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the relevant transcript of records. TAMK may withdraw student admission if you don't submit the certificates by the given deadline or you have given false information on your previous studies.
Student admission results are published on 14 December at the latest.
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email or they can check the result on My Studyinfo Service.
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal by 31 December 2020 at 15.00 at the latest. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
One study place
Please notice, you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester. More information available here: One study place per term provision.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present to your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
You may register as absent for the academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 31 December at 15.00 at the latest. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact to TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.
Apply via Open UAS Path
Application period 1-15 October 2020 (3 p.m. Finnish time)
You can apply transfer if you want to change a degree programme to the same or similar study field in a different higher education institution. Admission is based on previous studies.
When you have completed a minimum of 50 credits at an Open University of Applied Sciences and/or at an Open University in Finland, you can apply to TAMK’s Degree Programme in Nursing during a separate application period. The Open UAS or Open University studies must form a part of the degree programme you are applying to. Studies completed at any Open UAS or Open University are accepted.
When you are applying to Degree Programme in Nursing you have to already have both Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations studies completed.
- If you study at TAMK’s open UAS, the 50 credits must be completed by the end of the term (31 July/31 December).
- Open studies taken at other universities of applied sciences or university must be completed by the end of the application period.
The general expiry time for studies is ten years.
Health requirements in the field of Social Services and Health
The SORA legislation applies to education leading to a degree in applied sciences in the field of health care and social services, the humanities, physical exercise and maritime navigation. These fields have requirements concerning the safety of minors, patient and customer safety or traffic safety which restrict student admission. In this case, it is required that the health and functional capacity of approved applicants is such that they are able to take part in the practical assignments or training related to the studies.
A restriction related to health or functional ability does not prevent students from being admitted if the effects of the restriction can be reasonably eliminated, for example by making special arrangements. The purpose is not to impose unnecessary obstacles to the access to training for people with disabilities or people with other physical or mental restrictions. Restrictions apply only in situations where it is clear that the applicant cannot participate in the training because of their health or functional capacity. The severity of the obstacle and the situation related to its treatment are taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability as a student in the degree programme concerned.
At the request of the university of applied sciences, students shall present an extract from the judicial record if, for their studies or practical training related to the studies, they are given assignments which essentially require working with minors. A university of applied sciences may oblige a student to present a certificate on a drug test if there is a reason to suspect that the student is performing practical assignments related to the studies under the influence of drugs or that the student has a drug addiction.
In the field of social welfare and health care, the studies include working with customer groups requiring special protection, in which case ethical requirements and requirements for patient or customer safety are crucial. The health and functional capacity of students shall be such that they are capable of performing assignments and practical training related to their studies.
Studying and working in these professions requires sufficient physical, mental and social capacity.
Obstacles to student admission may include, for instance, the following:
- Severe rash and/or allergy to e.g. medicinal products and detergents
- Sensory disability affecting functional ability
- Mental health disorder
- Substance abuse/drug abuse or misuse during the last two years
- Limited social capacity which makes it difficult to work with people
- Long-term illness or physical injury limiting participation in studies and practical training
An issue related to health or functional ability is not an obstacle to student admission if the obstacle can be removed by reasonable means. The severity and the management of the obstacle will be taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability to be admitted as a student in the degree programme concerned.
Based on the applicant's notification submitted at the application stage, the university of applied sciences may require more detailed health information to assess whether the student will be able to manage the studies and which support measures will reasonably be required.
Students involved in traineeships in the field of health care and social services operating units shall be vaccinated against measles and chicken pox or have acquired immunity to them from natural infection, and those treating infants shall be vaccinated against whooping cough. In addition, annual influenza vaccination is required. (Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act 1227/2016). The required vaccinations are free of charge for students in the field of health care and social services.
The field of health care and social services is not suitable for individuals convicted of one of the following: offences against children, sexual offences, violent offences, crimes against freedom, or drug offences.
An extract from the judicial record shall be submitted for completing assignments or practical training included in the studies which require working with minors.
Language skill requirements
When applying to TAMK's Degree Programme in Nursing you must have at least skills level B1 in Finnish language (link to the Common European Framework of reference for languages).
Sufficient English language skills are also required for degree programmes conducted in English.
The intake for Degree Programme in Nursing via Open UAS Path is 0-1. The number of selected students depends on how many seats are available in the relevant study group.
Student admission is based on the completed Open UAS and/or Open Universtity studies and a potential interview. Students must have sufficient oral and written English language skills. Students must also have at least skills level B1 in the Finnish language. Student admission is only possible if there are seats available in the study group.
If necessary, applicants will be ranked based on the following criteria:
- The completed studies are compatible with TAMK’s curriculum.
- Study success at open university or open university of applied sciences
- Potential interview
The study right will be granted from the beginning of the next term.
Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the required open UAS transcript of records. The university of applied sciences may withdraw student admission on the following grounds:
- The applicant does not complete the required credits on time.
- The applicant does not submit the certificates by the given deadline.
- The applicant has provided false information about his/her open studies.
- It is obvious that the student, in terms of his or her health status and functional capacity, does not meet the admissions criteria.
- Applicant has concealed the cancellation of his or her prior study entitlement.
Tuition fees
If the applicant is a subject to a tuition fee, and is accepted as a student to such a degree programme which is required by law to charge tuition fees, the student will be charged a tuition fee.
There is no interview. Students are selected based on their success in Open UAS and/or Open University studies.
Application step-by-step
- Read the detailed information and admission criteria of the degree programme of your choice thoroughly
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during the application period
- Upload the requested attachments to your online application
- Make sure you get a confirmation email from Studyinfo.fi after sending your application
- Follow your email regularly. All information concerning your admission will be send by email, e.g. document requests and notice of admittance
- Confirm the offered study place in time
- Pay the tuition fee if needed
- Register as present
Student admission results are published on 14 December at the latest.
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email or they can check the result on My Studyinfo Service.
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal by 31 December 2020 at 15.00 at the latest. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
One study place
Please notice, you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester. More information available here: One study place per term provision.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present to your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
You may register as absent for the academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 31 December at 15.00 at the latest. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact to TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.
Apply in joint application to higher education
Joint application to Higher Education (Spring 2021)
Application period 7 January - 20 January 2021 3 p.m. (GMT +2)
Admission is made based on entrance examination or Matriculation Examination. Click to see the admission criteria.
Eligibility for the degree programme is given by the general eligibility for bachelor’s degrees in universities of applied sciences in Finland.
For further information see the website University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Bachelor’s degree > Who can apply?
Applying to study in the field of Health Care and Social Services
The SORA legislation applies to education leading to a degree in applied sciences in the field of health care and social services, the humanities, physical exercise and maritime navigation. These fields have requirements concerning the safety of minors, patient and customer safety or traffic safety which restrict student admission. In this case, it is required that the health and functional capacity of approved applicants is such that they are able to take part in the practical assignments or training related to the studies.
A restriction related to health or functional ability does not prevent students from being admitted if the effects of the restriction can be reasonably eliminated, for example by making special arrangements. The purpose is not to impose unnecessary obstacles to the access to training for people with disabilities or people with other physical or mental restrictions. Restrictions apply only in situations where it is clear that the applicant cannot participate in the training because of their health or functional capacity. The severity of the obstacle and the situation related to its treatment are taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability as a student in the degree programme concerned.
At the request of the university of applied sciences, students shall present an extract from the judicial record if, for their studies or practical training related to the studies, they are given assignments which essentially require working with minors. A university of applied sciences may oblige a student to present a certificate on a drug test if there is a reason to suspect that the student is performing practical assignments related to the studies under the influence of drugs or that the student has a drug addiction.
In the field of social welfare and health care, the studies include working with customer groups requiring special protection, in which case ethical requirements and requirements for patient or customer safety are crucial. The health and functional capacity of students shall be such that they are capable of performing assignments and practical training related to their studies.
Studying and working in these professions requires sufficient physical, mental and social capacity.
Obstacles to student admission may include, for instance, the following:
- Severe rash and/or allergy to e.g. medicinal products and detergents
- Sensory disability affecting functional ability
- Mental health disorder
- Substance abuse/drug abuse or misuse during the last two years
- Limited social capacity which makes it difficult to work with people
- Long-term illness or physical injury limiting participation in studies and practical training
An issue related to health or functional ability is not an obstacle to student admission if the obstacle can be removed by reasonable means. The severity and the management of the obstacle will be taken into account when assessing the applicant's suitability to be admitted as a student in the degree programme concerned.
Based on the applicant's notification submitted at the application stage, the university of applied sciences may require more detailed health information to assess whether the student will be able to manage the studies and which support measures will reasonably be required.
Students involved in traineeships in the field of health care and social services operating units shall be vaccinated against measles and chicken pox or have acquired immunity to them from natural infection, and those treating infants shall be vaccinated against whooping cough. In addition, annual influenza vaccination is required. (Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act 1227/2016). The required vaccinations are free of charge for students in the field of health care and social services.
The field of health care and social services is not suitable for individuals convicted of one of the following: offences against children, sexual offences, violent offences, crimes against freedom, or drug offences.
An extract from the judicial record shall be submitted for completing assignments or practical training included in the studies which require working with minors.
TAMK may cancel admission for the following reasons:
- applicant fails to submit certificates by the deadline specified by the university of applied sciences
- applicant has provided false information about his or her grades/educational background
- it is obvious that the student, in terms of his or her health status and functional capacity, does not meet the admissions criteria (Polytechnics Act 932/2014)
- applicant has concealed the cancellation of his or her prior study entitlement (Polytechnics Act 932/2014).
Language skill requirements
When applying to TAMK's Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing you must have at least skills level B1 in Finnish language (link to the Common European Framework of reference for languages).
Only those eligible applicants who have informed on their applications that they have the required skills in the Finnish language will be invited to the entrance examination. It is not necessary to send any documentary evidence of the Finnish language skills but the Finnish language skills will be tested in the entrance examination.
Sufficient English language skills are also required for degree programmes conducted in English. English language skills will be evaluated as part of the entrance exam.
The 2021 intake for Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing is 30.
Intake
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Study option: Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing |
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Applicants are admitted based on the points of the entrance examination or via paper-based selection by matriculation examination.
Paper-based selection by Matriculation Examination
Five subjects are scored in the paper selection based on the Matriculation Examination completed in Finland/IB-/EB-/RP-/DIA diploma. The student’s mother tongue, mathematics and the best-scoring language are considered for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are considered. For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are considered.
Please note: the applicants who are completing their matriculation examination during the application semester, cannot be selected by this selection method.
Please look for more information about the scoring of Matriculation Examination under the sections Scoring.
Entrance examination
All eligible applicants, whose Finnish language skills are at least level B1 (European language levels - Self Assessment Grid), are invited to the examination based on the selections the applicants have made on the application form. The entrance examination places emphasis on aptitude for the field by assessing motivation and social, learning and work skills. Invitations to the examination are sent to the e-mail address given on the application form.
Please look for more information about the entrance exam under the section Entrance examination.
Selection between applicants with equal points
If two or more applicants earn the same points, the application system will automatically draw the order.
Paper-based selection by Matriculation Examination
Five subjects are scored in the paper selection based on the Matriculation Examination completed in Finland. The student’s mother tongue, mathematics and the best-scoring language are all considered for all who has passed the subjects. In addition, the two subjects with the best score (general subjects/language) are considered (Table 1). For general subjects, only those completed in and after 2006 are considered.
Please note: the applicants who are completing their matriculation examination during the application semester, cannot be selected by this selection method.
Table 1. Scoring of the Matriculation Examination
Maximum score 198 points.
|
SUBJECT |
SUBJECT / LEVEL |
L |
E |
M |
C |
B |
A |
|
Mother tongue 1) |
|
46 |
41 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
|
Mathematics |
advanced |
46 |
43 |
40 |
35 |
27 |
19 |
|
basic |
40 |
35 |
27 |
19 |
13 |
6 |
|
|
Language 2) |
advanced |
46 |
41 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
10 |
|
intermediate |
38 |
34 |
26 |
18 |
12 |
5 |
|
|
basic |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Best of general subject tests/Language 3) |
Physics |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Biology |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Geography |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Health education |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Psychology |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Philosophy |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
History |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Social studies |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Religion / ethics |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
|
|
Language |
30 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
1 The mother tongue considered include Finnish, Swedish, Sami, Finnish as the second language and Swedish as the second language
2 The grade providing the highest score is considered
3 Two grades providing the highest score are considered
L = laudatur, E = eximia cum laude approbatur, M = Magna cum laude approbatur, C = Cum laude approbatur, B = Lubenter approbatur, A = approbatur
Please see here the scoring tables of International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB) and Reifeprüfung/Deutsche Internationale Abitur Diploma completed in Finland (RP/DIA).
Rules on identical scores
Where the total score of five substances is the same for two or several applicants, the ranking of the applicants shall be determined in accordance with the following rules on identical scores:
- Matriculation Examination grades:
I. Mother tongue
II. Mathematics
III. Language
For instance, if two applicants have received 100 points and both have the same order of preference, the applicant whose mother tongue grade is better will be selected. If both applicants have the same grade for their mother tongue, the next subject determined on the list will be examined.
Subject requirements
A degree programme may decide a requirement for a specific subject and/or grade which the applicant must meet in order to be selected in the paper-based selection.
TAMK’s subject reguirements
- Environmental Engineering programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Mathematics (all level syllabuses).
- Nursing programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Finnish (all level syllabuses).
- Environmental Engineering programme requires all applicants who will be admitted by paper-based selection, to have a passing grade in English and Mathematics (all level syllabuses).
Only those eligible applicants who have informed in their applications that they have at least level B1 in Finnish language, will be invited to participate in the entrance examination (European language levels - Self Assessment Grid).
The entrance examination will be arranged during the week 14 or 15. The exam is arranged only in Finland. It is not possible to change the exam venue or time. Previous years' entrance examinations are not available. There is no pre-reading material for the exam.
The entrance examination places emphasis on aptitude for the field by assessing motivation and social, learning and work skills.
Entrance exam invitations
All eligible applicants who have the required Finnish language skills (at least level B1) will be invited to the entrance examination (phase 1). It is not necessary to send any documentary evidence of the Finnish language skills but the Finnish language skills will be tested in the entrance examination. The invitations will be sent via email by the end of February.
The entrance exam invitations of phase 2 will be sent via email 1-2 days prior to phase 2. Only the 50 best qualified of those passing all parts of phase 1 will be invited to phase 2.
Entrance exam structure
Student selection will be carried out using the entrance examination only. SAT scores or other exams will not be considered. The entrance examination is divided into two phases:
Phase 1
|
Exam part |
Exam type |
Additional information |
|
1a |
Written exam |
Based on material given at the beginning of the exam |
|
1b |
English language test |
Compulsory for all |
|
1 c |
Finnish language test |
Compulsory for all |
Applicants will be placed in a ranking order based on the results of phase 1. All parts of phase 1 (written exam, Finnish language skills test, English language skills test) must be passed in order to be considered for phase 2. Only the 50 best applicants will be invited to the entrance examination part 2.
Phase 2
|
Exam part |
Exam type |
Additional information |
|
2 |
Aptitude test |
Only for those who have passed all parts of phase 1 (1a, 1b and 1c). |
All parts of the entrance examination (1a, 1b, 1c and 2) must be completed in an acceptable level in order to be admitted. The entrance examination places emphasis on aptitude for the field by assessing motivation and social, learning and work skills. Those admitted to the programme are required to have a suitable health status for the field.
Entrance exam evaluation
- Written exam and aptitude test: 0-70 points, minimum 30 points (exam parts 1a + 2)
- Interview: evaluation pass or fail (included in the aptitude in exam part 2)
- English language test: evaluation pass or fail (exam part 1b)
- Finnish language test: evaluation pass or fail (exam part 1 c)
Entrance exam cooperation
The following degree programmes have a joint entrance examination:
- Laurea UAS, Bachelor of Health Care degree programme in Nursing
- Laurea UAS, Bachelor of Social Services degree programme in Social Services
- Metropolia UAS, Bachelor of Health Care degree programme in Nursing
- Seinäjoki UAS, Bachelor of Health Care degree programme in Nursing
- TAMK UAS, Bachelor of Health Care degree programme in Nursing
Results of the entrance examination will be considered in student selectios of all the above mentioned degree programmes. The entrance examination is compulsory for all applicants and it cannot be compensated with any other exam.
Applicants will be invited to one entrance examination only, either to Laurea, Metropolia, TAMK or Seinäjoki UAS depending on which one is the applicant's highest option on the application form. The entrance examination will be arranged in Finland only. It is not possible to change the exam venue or time.
If you have special needs which should be considered when arranging your online interview/entrance exam, please fill out the application form and deliver it with the other required enclosures to TAMK Admissions Office by 27 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time).
You need to describe your special needs and the grounds for special arrangements in the application. Please enclose any relevant copies (e.g. medical certificate).
Application form (opens in December)
If you do not deliver the application in time, TAMK has no obligation to make any special arrangements. If the need for special arrangements arises or is discovered between the end of the application period (20 January 2021) and the online interview/entrance exam, you must deliver the special arrangement application without a delay to TAMK Admissions Office.
The special arrangement decision only applies to one application round.
Application step-by-step
- Check your eligibility for the degree programme of your choice.
- Apply via Studyinfo.fi portal during 7 - 20 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time).
- Upload the requested attachments to your application form
- Take part in the entrance exam.
- Accept the offered study place.
- Join the TAMK community!
Online application
The electronic application form is available during the application period 7 - 20 January 2021 (3 pm Finnish time) in the Finnish national application portal Studyinfo.fi.
Note that your e-mail address is only valid for filling out one application. You cannot fill out additional applications with one e-mail address.
Scholarships
Non-EU/EEA citizens: If you wish to qualify for the Early Bird -scholarship at TAMK, you must accept the offered study place within 7 days from the time that student selection result is published. Please see more about tuition fees and scholarships.
One study place
Please notice, that you can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester.
The confirmation of study place is binding and it cannot be changed afterwards.
Application documents
A degree completed outside of Finland
You must upload the required certificate copies on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If your original degree certificate is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to upload a copy of its authorised translation. The authorised translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
International matriculation examination (IB, EB, RP/DIA)
You have to upload the diploma and the official translation (RP/DIA) copies on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Finnish matriculation examination prior to 1990
You have to upload the matriculation examination certificate on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
Graduates of spring 2021
You have to upload a stamped and signed document from your school stating that you are graduating by the end of the academic year on your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. If you are applying with IB/EB/DIA diploma and graduating during the academic year 2020-2021, submit a Predicted Grades or equivalent by 7 April 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest to the highest study option's UAS' Admissions Office. If your original document is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to send a copy of its certified translation. The translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
If you are applying with other than above-mentioned degree, you don’t have to send certificate copies during the application period.
The certificate copies are checked from those who are accepted as students and the final certificate copies (Transcript of Grades for those completing IB diploma) have to be sent by 16 July 2021.
Document proving exemption of tuition fee
Applicants must upload a copy of one of the following documents to establish their citizenship and/or residence status to their application form (excl. Finnish citizens). This pertains to the legislation on tuition fees for those accepted students who are not citizens of countries of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland or holders of certain residence status in Finland. In case you hold a residence permit, upload that copy instead of passport copy, as it will also exempt you from payment of tuition fees.
You must upload the copy to your application form by 27 January 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
All submitted documents must be ones carrying a photograph, so they can also be used to establish identity. The copy must be fully legible and the photo must be identifiable.
Indicate which document you are referring to:
- Passport ID page or ID card of EU/EEA/Switzerland which states citizenship
- Passport ID page (all other citizenships)
- EU Blue Card
- EU Family Member's Residence Card in Finland
- Type A permit (continuous residence permit in Finland)
- Type P permit (permanent residence permit in Finland)
- Type P-EU permit (EU residence permit for third-country citizens with long-term residence in Finland)
The Finnish citizenship can be checked straight from the register.
TAMK's Bachelor degree: school certificate copies of admitted applicants
All admitted applicants (regardless of the country of the educational background) have to upload the school certificate copies to the application by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest.
This does not concern academic year 2020-2021 graduates, whose final diploma cannot be submitted by the given deadline. These applicants can be given an another deadline by request. However, academic year 2020-2021 graduates have to submit a document from the educational institution/instant in question stating that the applicant has graduated/passed the final exams by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. Student selection is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted students’ original final school certificates. TAMK may withdraw the admission if you do not deliver the certificates by the deadline or if you have given false information.
If your original degree certificate is in a language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you also have to send a copy of its' certified translation. The translation has to be in Finnish, Swedish or English and it has to include the translator’s signature and stamp.
Results
Results for the August 2021 intake will be published in March 2021 at the earliest and on 4 June 2021 at the latest.
All applicants
- See their results by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal
- Receive an e-mail/a letter stating their result and points
- Admitted applicants receive also a notice of admittance by e-mail
Confirm the offered study place in time
Admitted applicants must confirm their study place by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time at the latest by logging into Studyinfo.fi portal. If the confirmation has not been done by the set date and time, the applicant will lose the offered study place.
Non-EU/EEA students: To qualify for the Early Bird -scholarship you must accept the offered study place within 7 days!
Confirmation of the study place is binding and cannot be altered or cancelled.
If you are admitted later from the waiting list, you have 10 days to confirm your study place. Please read your e-mail regularly in order to receive the possible admittance e-mail in time. The final day of admittance of new students is 2 August 2021.
Original certificates
The original certificates will be checked at the beginning of the studies. Student admission is conditional until TAMK has checked the admitted students' original school certificates at the beginning of the studies.
Original certificate delivery instructions are given in the admission letter. TAMK may withdraw the admission if you do not deliver the original certificates by the set date or if you have given false information.
One study place
You can only accept one study place among Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Finland starting during the same academic semester (1 Aug-31 Dec/1 Jan-31 Jul). Even if you register as absent or quit your studies, you cannot accept another study place during the same academic semester.
Enroll for studies
When accepting the study place, you also have to register as present or absent for your studies at TAMK on the Studyinfo.fi portal.
According to Finnish legislation, first-year student may register as absent for the first academic year for the following reasons only:
- Finnish military service under the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007), or Act on Women's Voluntary Military Service (194/1995);
- maternity, paternity or parental leave;
- the student cannot begin studies due to being incapacitated by personal illness or injury.
If you register as absent, you must prove the legal grounds for your absence. TAMK requires you to present these documents by 16 July 2021 at 3 pm Finnish time. Documents must be delivered to TAMK Admissions Office.
If you register as absent in your first academic year, but fail to deliver sufficient clarification regarding the grounds for your absence within the deadline, you will lose your right to study.
Appeals
If you believe that there has been a mistake in the student selection or the set admission criteria have not been applied correctly, you can submit a written request for rectification of the student selection decision addressed to TAMK Board of Examiners within 14 days after the student selection results have been published.
Always check the admission criteria of the programme first and contact TAMK Admissions Office before writing the request. If the issue cannot be solved by the admissions officials, you are advised to submit a written request for rectification.
Form and content of request for an administrative review:
The document requesting an administrative review shall indicate the particular decision for which the review is requested, the amendment that is being sought in the review requested and the grounds for requesting the review. (Administrative Procedure Act, Section 49d)