Bachelor-level path studies, Bachelor of Health Care, Public Health Nurse, full-time studies, Lappeenranta, 55 ECTS
Path studies could be for you if your aim is to apply for a LAB degree programme in the future. After completing the path studies, you can apply for a LAB degree programme by separate application at studyinfo.fi. Attention! Persons who have a valid undergraduate student's right to study at a Finnish university cannot be elected in a separate application.
In order to be able to complete 55 ECTS in one academic year, you're required to commit yourself in studying full-time.
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Lappeenranta campus
Yliopistonkatu 36
53850 Lappeenranta
Contents of the study units, evaluation criteria and methods and more detailed implementation data are described separately in the study guide.
The schedule for spring 2025 can be found from LAB's online scheduling programme. You will find out the course timetables at the start of the semester.
Age of at least 18 years of age when starting your studies.
Good written and verbal English language skills.
We will arrange a language test to all bachelor-level path study applicants. The language test will be arranged by phone or by online meeting. You are expected to pass the language test in order to be accepted to path studies.
The studies at LAB UAS are carried out by utilizing digitality. Electronic learning environments and digital materials are an integral part of the learning process. The student is required to utilize his / her own device in studies.
Open UAS students are not entitled to receive any study benefits such as student allowance or discounts on train or bus tickets.
If you are unemplyed and your objective is to complete the path studies at Open UAS, you should always negotiate beforehand with your employment officer to determine whether it is possible without losing your unemployment benefit. This way you will avoid possible claims for recovery.
Terms of payment
The fee for the first semester of the Open University of Applied Sciences pathway studies of 100 € must be paid within 7 days after you are notified that you have a place on the pathway. Payment instructions will be sent in your acceptance letter.
Students from non-EU/EEA countries
After completing one year of path studies, if you are admitted as a degree student, the tuition fee for students from the non-EU/EEA countries per academic year is 8000 € for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes. Because of your path studies you are entitled to have 20% discount of your first year tuition fee.
For your first year as a degree student no scholarships are available.
If you have completed the minimum of 60 credits on your first year as a degree student, you are entitled to a 50% scholarship for your second year as a degree student. The credits completed during your path studies will not be considered.
The places of the open UAS courses are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Please note that the registration is binding.
The registration form will be published on this site by the start of the registration period.
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