Faculty of Nursing

The studies

Studies leading to the BS degree in Nursing Studies span four years. Graduates obtain the protected professional title of nurse in Iceland. The programme is internationally accredited and graduates can pursue advanced studies.

• Nursing Studies, B.S., 240 ECTS (in Icelandic)

Note that a competitive examination is held to determine who acquires the right to pursue study in the spring semester of the first year of study. Approximately 75 students attain this right every year. The grade from the competitive examination determines the right to continue the programme.