DEGREE STUDIES 2013 AT NOV IA UNIVERSI T Y OF APPL IED SCIENCES

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NOVIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

NOVIA UAS IS Finland’s largest Swedish-speaking University of Applied Sciences with a fellowship of 4000 students and 31 degree programmes leading to a Bachelor’s degree, in four Finnish cities. An attractive and modern study environment combined with a rich student life give you experiences for life. The degree programmes and studies provide you with diverse and valuable knowledge for the future.

NOVIA UAS OFFERS multidisciplinary higher education with a practical orientation, training professionals for expert and development posts. Novia UAS represents: quality education, regional presence and sustainable development.

NOVIA UAS OFFERS four Bachelor degree pro-grammes taught exclusively in English. Bachelor studies are fulltime and are completed as daytime education, they require between 210 to 270 credits (3,5 to 4,5 years).

Our English Degree programmes are:

Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Engineering, 240 credits (4 years)

Maritime Management Bachelor of Marine Technology, 270 credits (4.5 years)

Nursing Bachelor of Health Care, 210 credits (3.5 years)

Sustainable Coastal Management Bachelor of Natural Resources (Adult Education) 240 credits (120 + 120) 2 years

The Degree programme in Sustainable Coastal Management is offered on an adult level in English, and is not included in joint application. For more information about the degree programme, please go to www.novia.fi/adult-education

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31 Degree programmes in Swedish

4 Degree programmes in English

4000 Students

184 International degree students (25 October 2012)

4 Cities

VAASA

VAASA IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY located on the west coast of Finland next to a World Heritage Archipelago. The city has a nice high spirited and international atmosphere making it ideal for the approximately 13 000 student inhabitants.

THE CITY IS PERFECTLY SUITED for engineering students because Scandinavia´s largest energy cluster can be found in Vaasa. Novia UAS (and its predeces-sors) in Vaasa has been a successful pioneer in higher technical education for more than 160 years. The Central Hospital of the district lies in Vaasa, provid-ing many opportunities for practical training for our students in Nursing.

TURKU

TURKU IS A CITY OF CONTRASTS, modern and historical, on the stunning southwest coast of Finland. Turku has a student population of 36 000, making Turku a truly student centered city.

TURKU HAS A NATIONALLY REMARKABLE harbor. Being close to the harbor is positive for future Bache-lors of Marine Technology. There has been education in Marine Technology for 200 years in Turku. In 2013 the degree programme in Maritime Management will move to a new and modern study environment, including high-tech simulators and a planetarium.

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STUDENT EXPERIENCES Name: Grace Richardson

Degree Programme: Nursing

Background: I am from Ireland. I studied music, and linguistics in University College Dublin before beginning my studies in Nursing. I applied to do Erasmus in 2010 and was accepted, and began my exchange in February 2010. I loved my experiences of Finland so much that I decided to apply to complete my degree in Novia.

About your choice of degree programme: I chose this programme after living in Vaasa on exchange for 12 weeks. I knew it would

be the right decision for me as the classes were smaller, and I enjoy the atmosphere, and culture.

About the life as a student: In my free time I like to meet with the friends I have met since I moved to Vaasa. I have made some very strong friendships that will last a life time. I find it quite important to have friends outside of my class friends that I can relax with, and take my mind off my studies every now and again. Whether it is heading for a coffee, ice-cream, there is always something to do in Vaasa during my free time :)

Plans for the future: After graduation I am unsure of what I will do. I hope to get some work in Vaasa and continue living here for a while. If I obtain a stable enough career, I would consider staying in Finland possibly long term but who knows yet. After this I plan to study for an extra year to expand my general nursing degree to midwifery, and a paediatric nurse. After a few years experience in these fields I hope like to apply to be a nursing teacher. So my life as a student is probably only beginning, but I love to learn new things so I am certainly not complaining.

HAS CARING FOR OTHERS always appealed to you?

In an increasingly multicultural global society the

strain on healthcare staff is greater than ever and

the need for culturally competent nurses is immi-

nent. Choose a career as a nurse and help alleviate

suffering in the world!

StudiesThe Degree Programme in Nursing has educated culturally competent registered nurses, mainly for hospitals, since 1998. The primary studies focus on basic nursing skills, and gradually shift towards in-depth studies of medical and surgical nursing with a transcultural approach. The curriculum consists of 75 cr practice. Theoretical studies are mixed with practi-cal assessments in different clinical settings. Practice placements abroad are encouraged.

CoursesThe nursing curriculum includes health promotion, illness prevention, restoration of health, and allevia-tion of suffering. The practice can be completed na-tionally and/or internationally in different caring and nursing settings, ranging from elderly care in nursing homes to acute medical care in hospitals, preparing students for challenges they will meet in healthcare.

Career prospectsA majority of the graduates have found work as nurses in various settings in Finland, but also in the USA, Sweden, Norway, Australia, and China as well as in international commissions. The education has also functioned as a springboard for further studies in Caring and Nursing Science both in Finland and other Nordic countries, as well as in other sciences on an Academic level.

Notice! Studies in this field require a good mental balance and overall health. Read more about health requirements at admissions.novia.fi

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING

Nursing, Vaasa

Bachelor of Health Care

210 credits (3,5 years)

Entrance examination: 17-19 April 2013 in Vaasa, Finland

Intake: 14 students

Contact

Head of Degree Programme: Mrs Carina Nordman-Byskata

Sarjakatu 2, 65320 Vaasa

Phone +358 (0)6 328 5370

Mobile +358 (0)44 780 5370

E-mail carina.nordman-byskata@novia.fi

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

BECOME AN EXPERT that really can make a dif-

ference by turning environmental challenges into

sustainable solutions! Choose a career that truly

represents the future! There are numerous career

opportunities in the environmental and energy

fields both locally in the Vaasa area as well as

internationally.

StudiesCourse modules such as Environmental Manage-ment and Energy Technology allow the student to focus on for example life cycle analysis and environmental management systems, or energy technology with a focus on automation and sus-tainability.

The students will learn to handle environmental and energy related tasks in a comprehensive way, taking into consideration both legislation and economy. The working methods of the degree programme include case studies, projects and team work which aim at improving the communica-tion, argumentation and cooperation skills. The methods give a good basis for future industrial project work.

During their third year, students make an excur-sion in Northern Europe to give them first-hand experience of alternative energy sources, such as wind, sun and biomass.

Career ProspectsCommon career choices after graduation include work in companies using environmental manage-ment and quality control systems, energy solutions or recycling as well as minimization of raw mate-rials and energy use. Other fields of work include governmental agencies, research and development as well as consulting within the environmental and energy fields.

Environmental Engineering, Vaasa

Bachelor of Engineering

240 credits (4 years)

Entrance examination: 25 April 2013 in Vaasa, Finland

+ locations and dates abroad (see www.finnips.fi)

Intake: 20 students

Contact

Head of Degree Programme: Mr Sten Engblom

Wolffintie 33, 65200 Vaasa

Phone +358 (0)6 328 5720

Mobile +358 (0)50 340 2732

E-mail sten.engblom@novia.fi

WOULD YOU LIKE to become a Watchkeeping

Deck Officer or a Master Mariner? Choose a

career that will take you far! The maritime field is

full of opportunities on different types of vessels

and in all parts of the world. The industry offers

an interesting work environment also after a

career at sea.

StudiesThe studies offer a vast variety of possible speciali-zations. The nature of the studies however is such that true specialization takes place while working at sea, not in the studies. The studies give you the competence and knowledge needed to begin specializing. Examples on courses you are studying are Stability and Ship Theory, and Navigation and Watchkeeping Duties.

The training is closely related to practice and simulators, workshops, rescue boats and training vessels form a significant part of the study environ-ment. The international character of the field is emphasized in the training. A significant part of the program is realized as onboard training. The onboard training is mostly carried out on Finnish ships, but ships under other flags are also used for the onboard studies. Finnish Master Mariners are well respected on the international market and graduates are hired globally.

Career ProspectsGraduates from the degree programme in Mari-time Management are professional and versatile Master Mariners, qualified for Finnish, European and International careers. The first self-evident career is at sea as deck officers on board any type of vessel. Shore based careers within the maritime industry are underpinned by a sufficient career at sea. The maritime industry offers land based positions within authorities, shipping companies, brokers, insurance companies, yards, logistics, and so on. There are numerous possibilities.

Notice! You need good eye sight to work as a Master Mariner. A medical certificate for seafarers is required upon admission. Read more about the health requirements at admissions.novia.fi

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT

Maritime Management, Turku

Bachelor of Marine Technology

270 credits (4,5 years)

Entrance examination: 23 April 2013 in Turku, Finland

+ locations and dates abroad (see www.finnips.fi)

Intake: 18 students

Contact

Head of Degree Programme: Mr Tony Karlsson

Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, 20100 Turku

Phone +358 (0)2 432 3411

Mobile +358 (0)44 762 3411

E-mail tony.karlsson@novia.fi

HOW TO APPLY?

APPLICATION PROCESS 2013

For more information, please visit

admissions.novia.fi

Applying to Novia University of Applied Science’s English degree programmes is possible online at www.admissions.fi through a joint application system for all degree programmes in English offered at Finnish UAS’s. The application deadline is 12 February 2013, at 4.15 pm (+2 hrs GMT).

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?To be considered eligible an applicant must meet the requirements for general eligibility and English language tests. You can find the admission criteria in more detail at admissions.novia.fi

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR GENERAL ELIGIBILITY? The following types of upper secondary school education provide general eligibility for applying: •CompletedFinnishuppersecondaryeducation or the Finnish matriculation examination (Act on the Organisation of the Matriculation Examination (672/2005) •InternationalBaccalaureate,Reifeprüfungor European Baccalaureate examination •Avocationalcollegediplomaorhighervocational diploma (e.g. in engineering) •Avocationalqualificationofatleastthreeyears duration, completed in vocational upper second- ary education and training, referred to in the Vocational Education and Training Act (630/98),

or an earlier corresponding qualification •Combinededucationprogrammesofatleast three years duration, referred to in the Act on Youth-level Education and the Polytechnic Experiment (391/91) •Avocationalqualificationinadulteducationof at least three years duration, referred to in the Vocational Adult Education Act (631/98), further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification or •Aforeigndegreeorqualificationwhichgiveseligi- bility for higher education in the awarding country

WHO NEEDS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST? An applicant who is applying with a non-finnish qualification and is not a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) must provide proof of his/her English language skills by 22 February 2013 at 4:15 pm (+2 hrs GMT) to the admissions office of his/her first preference UAS. In order to prove the appli-cant’s English language skills, he/she must provide one of the following minimum requirements: •CambridgeESOL’sCertificateofProficiencyin English (CPE) or Cambridge ESOL’s Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) level C or •PearsontestofEnglish(Generaltest level 4 and Academic 51) or

•IELTSscoreacademiclevel6.0or •TOEFLscore550paper-basedtest/79-80 internet-based test or •skillslevel4inEnglishinallparts(English communicative oral skills, reading comprehen- sion and writing) in the National Certificate of Language Proficiency.

HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED?Student admission is based on success in the entrance examinations and points for school performance. Students applying with a non-Finnish qualification or a vocational qualification are admitted based solely on the entrance examina-tion, whereas students with a Finnish Upper Secondary Certificate are awarded points for both school performance and the entrance examina-tion. The minimum accepted score in the entrance examinations is 30/100 points, and applies for all of Novia’s English degree programmes, all parts of the entrance exam must be passed. To be eligible for the entrance examinations an applicant must meet the requirements for general eligibility and language tests by 22 February 2013.

QUESTIONS?E-mail admissions@novia.fi

1 7 January – 12 February 2013 | Apply during the application period online at www.admissions.fi

2 22 February 2013 | Submit all required educational and/or language certificates by the set deadline

to your first preference UAS. Check the requirements at admissions.novia.fi

3 15 March 2013 | Invitation letters will be sent to all applicants who have demonstrated

their eligibility and language skills.

4 March 2013 | Prepare for the entrance exams! Practice materials can be found at admissions.novia.fi

5 April 2013 | Entrance examinations (see your degree programme for dates and locations).

6 28 May 2013 | Decisions on student admission are published!

7 30 July 2013 | Last day to accept your study place if you are an admitted student.

8 13 August 2013 | The right to queue for a study place expires.

9 September 2013 | Welcome to Novia! New students start their studies.

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