Nursing TopUp

Programme

The Nursing TopUp programme offers internationally educated nurses the possibility of obtaining a Finnish Bachelor of Health Care, 210 ECTS, in approximately one year. This is possible through accreditation of former studies, practical training and work experience up to the extent of 150 ECTS, leaving to study the remaining credits that have a specific focus on EU and Finnish competencies.

Courses are built on a multiform principle. Methods used in this format may include lectures (online and in-house), individual reading assignments, workshops, case-based exercises, simulations, web-based courses, real-life projects and work practise.

The Arcada Patient Safety and Learning Centre (APSLC) provides an active simulation-based environment where theory and practice are combined. Through simulation-based training students learn to handle high-risk situations and special equipment, while at the same time improving their Finnish language, critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork skills. A broad spectrum of difficult crisis and accident situations can be recreated in this simulation environment, which is safe and secure, easily adjustable and realistic.

The TopUp programme is taught in English, but please note that language skills in Finnish are necessary to complete work practice periods.

What you will learn

As a student in the Nursing TopUp programme, you will focus on gaining the following competencies, but from a Finnish perspective:

• Professional engagement competence
• Clinical care competence
• Health promoting competence
• Learning and Tutoring competence
• Nursing ethics competence
• Interprofessional work and safety culture
• Leadership and decision-making compete

How to apply

Please visit the Application pages for all the information on how to apply.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Please note that applicants from countries outside the European Union/EEA are required to pay tuition fees. Learn more on our Application pages.