Brief outline of study programmes taught in Norwegian
We are in the process of translating curriculum plans for all of our programs. Links will be provided to these as soon as they are ready. If you have specific questions about the different curricula please contact Suzanne Bancel, Suzanne.bancel@su.hio.no
Short term programme for students from partner institutions
Care for the ageing and patients wtih long term and chronic illness
Bachelor Programmes
Fulltime 3-year or part-time 4 year programme leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Detailed plan of the 2nd year of the Bachelor programme
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Educational and professional goals:
The purpose of this programme is the acquisition of nursing proficiency. In other words, the ability to utilise and develop nursing knowledge, attitudes and skills in a conscientious and appropriate way with both patients and next of kin.
Nursing proficiency implies that one is qualified to carry out nursing practice and does so in accordance with rules, regulations and professional ethical guidelines. Proficiency implies having the ability to assess individual situations with both patient and next of kin. The nurse should also be able to work creatively and have the ability and desire to find constructive solutions. Proficiency must be dynamic, where knowledge and skills are kept up to date with new developments throughout one’s professional carrier. In addition to direct contact with the patients, the student should acquire the necessary teaching, advisory and leadership skills.
Access to further studies:
Students receiving a B.Sc in Nursing from Oslo University College will be able to apply to advanced programmes in nursing as well as various masters programmes both within and outside the field of nursing.
Final examination, examination regulations (information will be provided shortly)
Programme structure (information will be provided shortly)
Advanced Programmes
(10 to 15 month programmes for certified nurses wishing to specialize in specific nursing fields):
Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Advanced Mental Health Nursing 60 ECTS credits
• Advanced Ophthalmic Nursing 60 ECTS credits (rotation basis)
• Advanced Cancer Nursing 60 ECTS credits
• Advanced Theatre Nursing 90 ECTS credits
• Advanced Paediatric Nursing 90 ECTS credits
• Advanced Intensive Care 90 ECTS credits
• Advanced Anaesthetics 90 ECTS credits
Access to further studies:
Students completing these programmes will be able to apply to various masters programmes both within and outside the field of nursing.
Final examination, examination regulations (information will be provided shortly)
Programme structure (information will be provided shortly)
Master Programmes:
Master Programme in Clinical Nursing Science, parttime 3 year programme.Language of instruction: NorwegianThe Master Programme focuses on nursing in acute somatic hospital settings. The aim of the programme is to provide students with an advanced level of knowledge in clinical nursing, and to develop nursing science in this field. The students will be equipped with scientific methods for planning and evalua¬tion of nursing, and methods of initiating research and development in acute somatic hospital settings. Access to further studies: Students receiving a Masters in Clinical Nursing Science may apply to various Ph.D programmes in Nursing and interdepartmental studies.
Programme structure
The programme is modular, based with courses (60 ECTS) and a supervised Master thesis (60 ECTS). The coursework is organised into three modules. Module I: The core concepts of Clinical Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Issues of Medicine and Natural Science. Module II: Theory of Science and Ethics, Research Methods. Module III: Pain and Pain Relief, Suffering and Quality of Life, Clinical Ethics, Communication and Patient Education.
Master Programme (pending approval):
Master Programme in Mental Health (parttime, 3 years) 120 ECTS
ECTS departmental co-ordinator: To be announced