We have a choice of courses for those who want to work in nursing and those interested in natural sciences. You can train to become a midwife, school nurse, biomedical technician, cell and molecular biologist, laboratory technician or ecologist. Many of these courses are taught at basic and advanced levels.
All our courses give students a solid academic foundation on which to build a future career whether as a midwife, biotechnician or another related profession.
If you are looking for advanced courses in nursing, care or health sciences, we can
offer a choice of interesting programmes that qualify you to work as an advanced practice nurse, midwife or school nurse. Are you considering a career in caring for the elderly? If so, you’ll be interested in our Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Care of the Elderly. We also offer a two-year basic level Health Coach Programme designed to prepare students for human health and wellbeing careers.
What career prospects will you have ?
Our courses in Natural Sciences provide knowledge and skills that lend themselves
to a diverse range of careers including laboratory technicians, environmental consultants, local authority ecologists or employment at companies operating in the spheres of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food production or medical care. They also offer excellent opportunities for research at national and international levels. Some of the courses are designed to prepare students for research careers, allowing students to continue studying and working as research scientists at colleges or universities.
Graduates with a degree in nursing from Skövde are well prepared to take on new and more advanced positions in the fields of health and nursing or care of the elderly.