Nursing Programme, 180 Credits

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2

Degree

After completing the programme, the student can upon application obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Nursing in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website).

Description of the education for current education cycle

The programme is at the first-cycle level. The goals for first-cycle education programmes can be found in the Higher Education Act chapter 1 § 8.

National goals for current degree

The national goals for the degree can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance annex 2.

Examination format

Each respective course syllabus describes the examination format used within each individual course.

Grades

Each respective course syllabus describes the grade scale used within the course.

Transfer of Credits

A student who considers themselves to have knowledge from earlier relevant studies or professional experience that is equivalent to a course or part of a course in the programme, can apply for credit transfer. An approved credit transfer means that a student does not need to take the part, or parts, of the programme that the decision covers. Information regarding credit transfer can be found on Umeå University's website.

General

The education is organized for full-time studies in an educational program that spans six semesters (180 credits). The program is conducted as on-campus education (Umeå) or as distance education (Skellefteå and Örnsköldsvik) with meetings at the study location, according to the respective course plan. For those admitted to distance education, there may be an opportunity to change study location to a number of specified locations within the agreement area. The number of places at each location will be limited.

Nursing is the main field within the nursing profession. A model for nursing is included as a theoretical framework throughout the program. Semester 1 focuses on the nursing profession and its core competencies as well as knowledge of basic nursing. Furthermore, medical science is included as a basis for health and illness as well as for treatment. In semesters 2-4, knowledge in nursing is broadened and deepened from a health and public health perspective. Semesters 5-6 focus on consolidating knowledge from previous semesters and developing skills in leadership and quality improvement.

Clinical training is to be carried out within the institution's/faculty's agreement areas, Västerbotten or parts of Västernorrland where a place guarantee can be given. Clinical training is conducted within municipal, regional, or private health care. In connection with clinical training, the institution's teachers, students, and clinical supervisors/main supervisors collaborate on planning, content, implementation, and follow-up. Clinical training may involve scheduled time during evenings, weekends, and possibly nights.

The nursing program has bilateral agreements with universities and colleges around the world, enabling internationalization through studies abroad via exchange programs. Studies abroad are preferably carried out during semesters 4, 5, and 6.

Mandatory courses are the courses that all students within the program normally take. A student who follows the educational program is guaranteed a place in all mandatory courses provided that the eligibility requirements for the current course are met. Eligibility requirements are stated in the respective course plan.

Under the heading "Study Plan," the courses included in the program are listed in the order they are taken.

Deferment of studies

Information regarding deferment of studies can be found on Umeå University's website.

Approved leave from studies

Information regarding approved leave from studies can be found on Umeå University's website.

Discontinuation

Information regarding non-completion can be found on Umeå University's website.

Other

Health and vaccination programmes
Students are offered vaccinations in accordance with the Faculty of Medicine's health and vaccination programme. For many Regions it is obligatory for students to have completed the health and vaccination programme.

Criminal record extracts
The student shall prior to and during placement (VFU) be prepared to, upon request, show a current criminal record extract which can be obtained from the police.

Matters of conscience
The programme may contain elements about abortion, foetal diagnosis/screening, blood transfusions and the like. Some students may feel apprehensions of conscience of an ethical or religious nature for such elements. Those wishing to complete the diagnostic radiology nursing programme have, however, a duty to meet all of the course requirements.

Cheating and plagiarism
Cheating is a rule breach that Umeå University sees as serious, and which can lead to disciplinary action. For more information see "The Administrative procedures for disciplinary matters" on Umeå University's website.

Transitional regulations
This programme syllabus applies from the autumn semester of 2025 and replaces VYSJS dnr 3.1.3 885 21 for the students then admitted to the programme. The Program Council for the Nursing Program decides on individual study plans and forms of examination for students who have been admitted and followed the previous syllabus and, after a leave from studies, resume their studies according to this syllabus.