Health Care and Social Services

Study for a profession that makes a real impact. A Bachelor's Degree in Health Care and Social Services opens up many job possibilities in Finland and elsewhere in the European Union.
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Become a health care professional at LAB

Build your future career in health care through LAB's English-taught bachelor's degree programmes in paramedicine, physiotherapy and public health nursing, or advance your career in health care leadership with a master's degree. 

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.

Bachelor's degree programmes in English

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Bachelor of Health Care | Paramedic Nurse

Bachelor's degree
On-campus studies
Lappeenranta
LAB Public Health Nurse

Bachelor of Health Care | Public Health Nurse

Bachelor's degree
On-campus studies
Lappeenranta
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Bachelor of Health Care | Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree
On-campus studies
Lappeenranta

Master's degree programmes in English

LAB Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership

Master of Social and Health Care | Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership

Master's Degree
Online studies
E-campus
LAB Technological Transformation Leadership

Master's Degree Programme in Technological Transformation Leadership

Master's Degree
Online studies
E-campus
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Study in English – Apply to LAB!

  • Bachelor's programmes: 2 November 2026 – 30 April 2027
  • Master's programmes: 7–21 January 2027

Further information about application

Admission Services, Lappeenranta
Lappeenranta campus
admissionsatlab [dot] fi

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