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General Nursing in Czechia

What future nurses study, which documents are needed, and what the career path looks like after graduation.

A profession with a strong practical component, a fast entry into the clinical environment, and high demand in Czechia.

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General Nursing in Czechia

What future nurses study, which documents are needed, and what the career path looks like after graduation.

Where General Nursing is taught in Czechia

Všeobecné ošetřovatelství is a three-year bachelor’s program for future nurses. The program is focused on clinical practice, the nursing process, patient care, communication, and working in an interdisciplinary team.

Where the program is offered

  • Charles University: 1st Faculty of Medicine, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové.
  • Masaryk University in Brno: Faculty of Medicine MU.
  • Palacký University Olomouc: Faculty of Health Sciences UP.
  • University of Ostrava: Faculty of Medicine OU.
  • University of West Bohemia in Plzeň: Faculty of Health Care Studies.
  • University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice: Faculty of Health and Social Studies.
  • UJEP in Ústí nad Labem, VŠPJ in Jihlava, College of Health Care in Prague: additional schools offering non-physician healthcare programs.

What is important for admission

For an international applicant, the key issue is not only the exam, but also the language of practice. During clinical training, students communicate with patients, staff, and teachers in Czech, so it is worth preparing not only terminology, but also real-life professional communication for admission.

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