Study location	Lithuania, M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21, Vilnius
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Bachelor of Health Sciences, Professional qualification of a Nurse of General Practice)
Course code	6011GX004

Tuition fee	€5,000 per year
Application fee	€100 per year The application fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) · Required subjects: -Biology -English language -One of the following three subjects: Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics · Motivational interview Due to the differences in the education systems of different countries, the University reserves the right to individually assess the suitability of an applicant for the study programme if he/she does not meet all of the listed criteria. In addition, all applicants have to fulfil general admission requirements. Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

Language requirements

English The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please answer the given questions as clearly and as on-point as possible. Please include any other additional information that you think might be important to show your suitability to study Nursing. Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my background make me a suitable candidate? How will the programme help me to achieve my goals? What are my strengths/personal traits that will help me in my studies? What are my weaknesses/shortcomings? How do I plan to finance my studies?

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Overview

The program aims to prepare competent nurses with the knowledge, skills and abilities of nursing science and practice, who can develop and improve professional, leadership, and teamwork competencies in pursuit of individual, family, community and public health. Upon completion of the four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduates will obtain a university bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification as a general practice nurse.

Programme structure

Programme structure: HERE.

Career opportunities

After graduating from the four-year first cycle studies of Nursing, the graduates will acquire a Bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification of the general practice nurse. The graduates will be able to work at health care institutions of different levels (primary, secondary, and tertiary): hospitals, polyclinics, primary health care centres, and private health care centres. In addition, they will be able to work with the nursing student mentors at health care institutions. Moreover, they will be able to start an independent nursing practice.

After graduating from the first cycle Nursing study programme, the graduates may continue the studies in the second cycle study programmes.