Program Overview
University Program Information
The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is a 4-year program (240 ECTS) taught in Spanish, with in-person teaching modality. The program is designed to form professionals capable of providing nursing care to individuals and communities, combining theoretical and practical knowledge through an academic program that emphasizes active and reflective learning, using methodologies such as simulators and clinical practices in real environments.
University Degree Description
The degree is necessary for practicing the regulated profession of Nursing. The program offers 140 places at the Jiménez Díaz Foundation and 50 places at the Villalba Campus.
Objectives and Competencies
The program's objectives and competencies can be found in the downloadable PDF document.
Academic Offer
The academic offer includes:
- Plan de Estudios (Study Plan)
- Oferta Complementaria (Complementary Offer), which includes transversal and optional subjects from other degrees
- Reconocimiento de créditos (Recognition of Credits) for university activities and higher-level vocational training
- Microtítulos (Micro-credentials), with information and offers available through a link
Admission and Enrollment
The admission process involves three steps:
- Access: Information on access through PAU, for individuals over 25 years old, etc.
- Requesting a place: Information necessary for pre-enrollment
- Enrollment: Deadlines and procedures for enrollment
Entry Profile
The program is suitable for individuals who:
- Are interested in healthcare and community care
- Possess empathy, initiative, and innovative ideas
- Seek a career with high employability and diverse professional outlets
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Socio-sanitary attention to community health in primary care centers, home care, school centers, disability centers, elderly centers, patient associations, etc.
- Sanitary attention to the sick population in hospital centers and their services, internal medicine units, surgical units, specialties, operating rooms, emergencies, intensive care units, etc.
- Administrative and management functions in nursing services in positions and roles related to health service planning
- Teaching and research
Quality Assurance System
The program has a quality assurance system that includes:
- External monitoring: Verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation (Acredita_UAM)
- Indicators for monitoring the degree (Portal UAMDATA)
- Labor insertion (link to employment observatory)
- Internal Quality Assurance System
- Quality UAM
- Complaints and suggestions mailbox
Practical Information for Students
Information regarding schedules, teaching guides, exams, and other data of interest can be found on the center's website.
Related Degrees
Related degrees include:
- Degree in Medicine
- Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
Recommended Masters
Recommended master's programs after completing the degree include:
- Master's Degree in Public-Oriented Anthropology (1 year, Spanish)
- Master's Degree in Art Therapy and Art Education for Social Inclusion (3 semesters, Spanish)
- Master's Degree in Psychosocial and Community Intervention (3 semesters, Spanish)
- Master's Degree in Methodology of Behavioral and Health Sciences (3 semesters, Spanish)