Bachelor of Applied Studies in Nursing
Duration of Studies
3 years
ECTS Credits
180 ECTS
Degree
Bachelor (Appl.) in Nursing
The Bachelor of Applied Studies in Nursing is an accredited study program that provides high-quality education and modern training in various areas of nursing care. As a trained healthcare professional – a Bachelor (Appl.) in Nursing, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful performance of everyday tasks in healthcare institutions.
Who is this study program for?
If you are empathetic and patient, have a desire to help others, and are motivated to educate people about disease prevention and healthy lifestyles, enroll in the Nursing study program! More information about the application and enrollment process is available here.
What will you learn?
During your studies, you will learn how to provide adequate patient care, recognize the basic symptoms and signs of disease, prepare patients for various diagnostic procedures, maintain medical documentation within the scope of nursing care, administer and distribute medications, provide information on disease prevention, and offer support to patients and their families.
Take a look at the course schedule you will attend throughout all three years of study:
| FIRST YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| First Semester | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 7 |
| Basics of Nursing* | 8 |
| Ethics in Health Care | 5 |
| Geriatrics with Nursing in Geriatrics* | 5 |
| Basics of Information and Communication Technologies* | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 1 | 5 |
| Second Semester | |
| Hygiene with the Basics of Microbiology* | 5 |
| Health Care Education Methodology and Health Promotion | 5 |
| Public Health | 5 |
| Organisation of Health Care Systems | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 2 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| SECOND YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Third Semester | |
| Pathophysiology | 6 |
| Basics of Internal Medicine | 5 |
| Basics of Pediatrics | 5 |
| Basics of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Nursing in Gynecology and Obstetrics* | 5 |
| First Aid* | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 3 | 5 |
| Fourth Semester | |
| Internal Medicine Patient Nursing* | 7 |
| Child and Adolescent Nursing in Pediatrics* | 6 |
| Healthy Lifestyle and Sociology of Health and Disease | 3 |
| Psychology in Nursing and Health Care | 3 |
| Diagnostically-Therapeutic Program* | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 4 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| THIRD YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Fifth Semester | |
| Basics of Surgery with Orthopedics | 10 |
| Emergency Medicine and Nursing in Special Conditions* | 8 |
| Basics of Psychiatry and Neurophysiology of Pain with Psychiatric Patient Nursing* | 6 |
| Patient Care at Home and Patronage Nursing* | 8 |
| Elective Course – Block 5 | 5 |
| Sixth Semester | |
| Surgical Patient Nursing* | 8 |
| Health Care and Social-Security Legislation | 5 |
| Quality Control | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 6 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| Total per study program: | 180 ECTS |
|---|
| Elective Courses | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Elective Block 1 | |
| Basics of Biochemistry | 5 |
| Business Communication Skills | 5 |
| Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste | 5 |
| Specialized English for Medicine 1 | 5 |
| Specialized German for Medicine 1 | 5 |
| Elective Block 2 | |
| Marketing of Health Care Institutions | 5 |
| Biological Materials and Laboratory Techniques | 5 |
| Elective Block 3 | |
| Dietary Issues and Nutrition of Inpatients | 5 |
| Specialized English for Medicine 2 | 5 |
| Specialized German for Medicine 2 | 5 |
| Elective Block 4 | |
| Pharmacology and Drug Dosing | 5 |
| Human Resources Management in Health Care | 5 |
| Allergology | 5 |
| Rare Diseases | 5 |
| Elective Block 5 | |
| Medical Rehabilitation | 5 |
| Mental Hygiene | 5 |
| Basics of Oncology with Selected Sections from Radiotherapy and Nursing of Oncological Patients | 5 |
| Business English | 5 |
| Business German | 5 |
| Elective Block 6 | |
| Intensive Care Unit Nursing* | 5 |
| Sports Medicine | 5 |
| Basics of Integrative Medicine | 5 |
| Research Methodology | 5 |
| Palliative Care | 5 |
Where is the practical training carried out?
At the beginning of your studies, you will attend laboratory-based practical training at the School’s premises. In specially equipped nursing laboratories, through medical simulation methods (using medical mannequins), you will learn the basic nursing procedures. After completing this training, you will be prepared for practical training in healthcare institutions, our teaching bases, where experienced mentors will train you in a real clinical environment involving patients with various health conditions. ICEPS successfully cooperates with more than 100 reputable healthcare institutions across Serbia.
Career Opportunities
After completing the Bachelor of Applied Studies in Nursing program, you will be trained and prepared to work as a nurse in healthcare institutions. Your role will include assessing patients’ conditions, carrying out therapeutic procedures, administering medications, as well as providing support and education to both patients and their families.
As Bachelor (Appl.) in Nursing, you will be able to work in primary healthcare centers, general and specialized hospitals, clinics, specialist practices, gerontology centers, counseling centers, health promotion organizations, spas and rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare institutions.