Nursing · University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

📚 Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the UPV/EHU provides comprehensive training in healthcare, preparing students to practise as nurses with scientific, technical, and interpersonal skills. The curriculum covers subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, basic and specialised care, public health, healthcare management, and professional ethics. It emphasises the development of practical skills, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, health promotion, and disease prevention across different care settings.

✨ Specific Information

The degree combines theoretical and practical training, with compulsory clinical placements in hospitals, health centres, and other healthcare institutions. These placements enable students to apply what they have learned and develop professional skills in real-world settings. The university also commonly offers international mobility programmes such as Erasmus, giving students experience of other European healthcare systems.

👤 Recommended Profile

This degree is intended for people with a commitment to helping others, an interest in health sciences, communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure. Teamwork skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a willingness to keep learning are also recommended.

🚀 Career Progression

After completing the degree, graduates can enter the healthcare workforce directly or continue their academic education through official master's degrees in areas such as specialist nursing, healthcare management, health research, or university teaching. Those wishing to pursue research or higher education teaching can also enrol in doctoral programmes.