Overview

The TopUp Nursing programme at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) is designed for healthcare professionals who have already earned a Bachelor of Healthcare, Nursing degree outside the EU/EEA. This Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing degree opens diverse and rewarding career paths both in Finland and internationally. Registered Nurses are in high demand globally, with opportunities in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Graduates of SEAMK’s TopUp Nursing programme gain the competencies to act as nursing experts in various fields, work collaboratively with clients and their families, and contribute effectively within multi-professional teams. The programme equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them to make a real difference in people’s lives across different cultures and health systems.

Semester starts

January 2028

Degree info

  • Bachelor of Health Care
  • 1.5–2 years academic years/ 210 ECTS
  • Language of instruction: English & Finnish
  • Tuition fee: 9 500 €/Academic year

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
January 2028 Intake
• Rolling: 15.04.2027

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The programme combines theory and practice through:

  • Clinical competence in medication and fluid therapy
  • Nursing studies across diverse fields
  • Finnish health and social care system and work culture
  • Professional interaction in Finnish language
  • Clinical placements in various healthcare settings
  • Advanced nursing studies
  • Bachelor’s thesis

Studies are conducted bilingually in English and Finnish, using the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach to support Finnish language development. Students receive a personalized study plan recognizing their prior qualifications, and learning includes theoretical studies, hands-on laboratory training, simulation-based learning, and supervised clinical training.

Graduates with a nursing degree from SEAMK can pursue careers in:

  • Public and private hospitals
  • Primary health care
  • Elderly care facilities and home care services
  • Mental health and rehabilitation units
  • Specialised healthcare units
  • Humanitarian aid and international development organisations
  • Research, education, and global health projects
  • Multicultural and multilingual healthcare environments

With experience and further education, nurses may also advance to roles in leadership, advanced clinical practice, and healthcare development. SEAMK’s programme ensures graduates are well-prepared to work as Registered Nurses both in Finland and internationally, providing a respected and highly mobile career path.

The admission requirements for the program can found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.

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