Education

At the Department of Nursing (AFO), teaching and research are primarily focused on the field of Nursing. Studies in the Nursing Programme lead, after six semesters, to a professional degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in the main subject of Nursing. In addition, there are excellent opportunities for further education through specialist nursing programmes as well as commissioned education.

Undergraduate level

Study Programme in Nursing, 180 credits

Do you want to work with people and make a difference every day? In this program, you will gain the professional knowledge and skills required to provide care for individuals in need. You will acquire both a solid theoretical foundation and clinical experience to prepare you for your future profession.

Internationalization at the Nursing program at JU

Let’s put People First – world-class education and research for the benefit of individuals and society.

JU is an international university that builds on a regional culture of entrepreneurial excellence.

With a sustainable work environment for students and staff we deliver world-class education and research with societal impact.

The nursing program lasts for three years, 180 credits (ECTS).

The students get a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing after completed studies.

At the nursing program at JU we welcome international students to our international semester, T4 (semester 4).

We have a start of the Nursing program twice a year, January and August. One semester is 20 course weeks.

Syllabuses for the course that we offer international students for an exchange:

Health and Welfare in Changing Society, 4,5 credits Pdf, 361.8 kB. (Runs course week 1,2,3)

Palliative Nursing, 4,5 credits Pdf, 297.3 kB. (Runs course week 4,5,6)

Helath and Health problems in children and families, 4,5 credits Pdf, 363.8 kB. (Runs course week 7,8,9)

Psychiatric Nursing, 7,5 credits Pdf, 502.8 kB. (The course run in parallel with Gerontological Nursing from course week 11 to 20)

Gerontological Nursing, 9 credits Pdf, 424.4 kB. (The course run in parallel with Psychiatric Nursing from course week 11 to 20)

Will you be our new partner? Contact us for more information;

Anna Anderson RN, Fil. Mag., International coordinator, Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Sweden anna.anderson@ju.se

Sandra Öberg RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, International coordinator, Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Sweden sandra.oberg@ju.se

Frida Liabäck RN, Fil. Mag., Program director, Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Sweden frida.liaback@ju.se

Anna Hagberg International Relations Manager, International Office, Jönköping University, Sweden anna.hagberg@ju.se

Graduate level

Specialist Nursing Programme in Paediatric Care, 60 credits

Do you want to support children and their families in care situations? Train to become a pediatric nurse. Study mostly online. Your work with children and young people will make a difference.

Specialist Nursing Programme in Primary Health Care, 75 credits

Do you want to work with people of all ages and medical conditions? Advance your nursing career by training as a district nurse. The program is largely online. Learn to handle both predictable and unexpected care situations.

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing Intensive Care, 60 credits

Specialist nurses in intensive care care for critically ill patients both before and after surgical procedures, as well as during specialized examinations and treatments. The program is offered by Linköping University but is based in Jönköping.

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing Anaesthesia Care, 60 credits

During anesthesia, the patient's physical and psychological condition is affected, and natural defense mechanisms are reduced. This means that the specialist nurse in anesthesia care has a great responsibility for the patient's care. The program is offered by Linköping University but is based in Jönköping.