NURSING - FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES

The admission process for studies conducted in English  for the winter semester of the 2026/2027 academic year will start on 28 April 2026.

Field of study	Education level	Fees for EU countries per semester	Fees for non-EU countries per semester
Nursing in English	Bachelor's degree length: 3 years (6 semesters)	1 300 EU / semester	1 550 EU / semester

EDUCATION LEVEL: first-cycle studies

OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: LICENCJAT (BSc in Nursing)

EDUCATION PROFILE: practical

FORM OF STUDIES: 

• full-time studies - classes are held from Monday to Friday.
• part-time studies - classes are held on weekends and occasionally on Friday afternoons (with the use of distance learning methods).

For both full-time and part-time programs, classes take place on campus in university teaching facilities, including lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories. The curriculum also includes selected courses delivered using distance learning methods and techniques. These classes are included in the timetable and are conducted in a synchronous format via the university’s educational platform.

Location

Zabrze / Katowice / Jaworzno - students can choose the location for their theoretical classes*

*A group is launched provided that at least 30 students enroll in the chosen location.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions on the labor market, and studying this program provides the opportunity to pursue one of the most universal and versatile medical careers. During the course of study, students will acquire skills in professional nursing care, learn to apply up-to-date knowledge to ensure safety and high-quality care, and gain competencies in promoting health, preventing illness, and providing comprehensive care for the sick and disabled. Practical skills are taught by experienced academic staff with extensive professional expertise.

RECOMMENDED PREDISPOSITIONS TO COMMENCE STUDIES

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:

• be resistant to stress
• be able to cope and make appropriate decisions in extreme situations
• have strong interpersonal skills

BACHELOR'S DEGREE STUDIES

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and the necessary psycho-physical qualities required for the nursing profession. An integral part of the studies includes clinical placements in hospitals and specialized healthcare institutions, as well as practical training in providing care for both healthy and ill individuals. Graduates will be proficient in a foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and will be able to use specialist nursing terminology.

SELECTED COURSES OF TEACHING

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry and Biophysics
• Fundamentals of Nursing I
• Genetics
• Philosophy and Ethics of the Nursing Profession
• Basics of Emergency Medical Services
• Pathology
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Pharmacology
• Health Promotion
• Physical Examination
• Public Health
• Paediatrics and Paediatric Nursing
• Surgery and Surgical Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Internal Medicine and Internal Nursing

GRADUATE PROFILE

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to practice independently as nurses and to work in both public and private healthcare institutions, including hospitals, primary healthcare centers, nursing and care facilities, palliative and hospice care centers, as well as social welfare homes. Graduates will also be prepared to take up employment in healthcare and social care facilities across all European Union countries.