Social Services and Health Care

In the field of Social Services and Health Care we offer seven bachelor's and six master's degree programmes. The degree programme in nursing is taught in both Finnish and English. We also offer continuing education and R&D services.

Degree Programme conducted in English

Nursing, Bachelor of Health Care

Nursing studies will take you through varied area of healthcare. You are able to plan your studies according to your own study path. Nurses operate flexibly in multi-professional settings in family and community care, as well as in health promotion.

Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy, Master's Degree

As a specialist in sport and exercise physiotherapy you develop knowledge and skills to apply research-based methods to enhance advanced sport performance and prevent injuries as well as to use exercise as means to promote health and wellbeing.

Other Degree Programmes

These programmes are mainly conducted in Finnish, but have various courses in English.

Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Degrees

Student Story

Nursing student You Chen

"JAMK has taught me the many practical skills and educational knowledge for my future profession as a registered nurse. From my point of view, the educational process of JAMK University of Applied Sciences has worked extremely well to prepare me for the tasks I will be performing in my future position."

Open studies - Available to everyone

Open Studies are available to everyone, irrespective of age and educational background. The courses are suitable for you who

want to develop your expertise or the knowledge and skills needed in the world of work
are considering studies at a university of applied sciences and want to be familiarised with your future field of study
want to advance your all-round education in your areas of interest

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Note! International students may need a visa or residence permit for Open Studies, depending on their citizenship. It is difficult to get these permits only for Open Studies, which are not leading to a degree. For further information, please visit the website of the Finnish Immigration Service. Note also, that the studies often contain contact lessions and require attendance in Jyväskylä Finland.