Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is offered by the Department of Nursing of the School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on nursing science, healthcare provision, and the promotion of public health. Students acquire knowledge in pathology, pharmacology, clinical nursing, community health, and bioethics, as well as skills in clinical practice and patient management. The program contributes to the development of graduates with a high level of professional and scientific training.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in nursing care, public health, clinical practice, and healthcare management. It includes clinical training and links with healthcare structures, preparing graduates for hospitals, health centers, care units, public health organizations, and private healthcare services.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Nursing aims to educate scientists with knowledge in nursing science, healthcare provision, clinical practice, public health, and healthcare management. Students develop skills in clinical assessment, nursing intervention, patient management, and the application of scientific methods in healthcare and health promotion.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in clinical care, nursing intervention, patient management, public health promotion, and the application of scientific methods in nursing practice. It includes pathology, pharmacology, clinical nursing, community health, and bioethics, with primary training taking place in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare structures.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in nursing science and healthcare, developing students’ abilities in clinical care, nursing intervention, patient management, and application of scientific methods in public health. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and professional approach to issues of prevention, care, and health promotion.