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Exchange programme | Nursing (Mechelen)

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Nursing (Mechelen)

Superhero in a white cape

  • Helping people is your motivation.
  • You also have an interest in science and health.
  • You will learn to reason, act and communicate as a nurse. Science and social skills are central. You will discover the different domains in the health and welfare sector.
  • You will practice in the virtual world in the high-tech skills lab.
  • You choose home care or a place in the hospital. Companies are also looking for nurses.
  • Gain experience as a valuable care assistant in a learning healthcare centre.
  • The care sector is in dire need of nurses!

Practical information

  • Where

    On campus

  • Conditions

    You must be studying at one of our partner institutions. You must be nominated by your home coordinator and accepted by the exchange programme at Thomas More (see admission procedure for exchange students).

  • Language requirements

    English B2 of Dutch B2

  • Erasmus code

    B MECHELE14

Programme

​​​Autumn semester: September - January |  Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

The academic year in a nutshell

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit. 

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Specific courses
Medical English i YG0669 3 x x
Evidence Based Nursing 2 i YG0798 3 x
Global Nursing Care i YG0852 3 x
International Activity 1 i YG0687 3 x x
International Activity 2 i YG0797 3 x x
Tour of Flanders* i n.a. 3 x x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Interdisciplinary courses
Survival Dutch i YV1847 3 x
Intercultural Communication i YR0129 3 x
Survival Dutch i YV1848 3 x
Intercultural Communication i YC0985 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care* i Y01103 3 x
Clinical practice
Traineeship in Nursing (hours/period on demand) i n.a. To be rewarded by home institution x x

If you have specific interests or want to join a session in the skills lab, you can talk to the international coordinator. She will find out what is possible for you!

​​​Autumn semester: September - January |  Spring semester: February - June

  • Get nominated by your home institution before 1 May | 15 October.
  • Apply by 15 May | 30 October (application procedure will be sent by email only to nominated students).
  • Receive your acceptance letter and further information in June | November.
  • Welcome at Thomas More in September | February.

The academic year in a nutshell

Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per course. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit. 

  • We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.  
  • The combination of courses can be restricted by planning issues and needs to be communicated beforehand.
  • Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
  • Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Specific courses
Medical English i YG0669 3 x x
Evidence Based Nursing 2 i YG0798 3 x
Global Nursing Care i YG0852 3 x
International Activity 1 i YG0687 3 x x
International Activity 2 i YG0797 3 x x
Tour of Flanders* i n.a. 3 x x
Code ECTS Autumn Spring
Interdisciplinary courses
Survival Dutch i YV1847 3 x
Intercultural Communication i YR0129 3 x
Survival Dutch i YV1848 3 x
Intercultural Communication i YC0985 3 x
Global Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care* i Y01103 3 x
Clinical practice
Traineeship in Nursing (hours/period on demand) i n.a. To be rewarded by home institution x x

If you have specific interests or want to join a session in the skills lab, you can talk to the international coordinator. She will find out what is possible for you!

Eyecatchers

High-tech skills lab

Our students can practice their technical and non-technical skills in a modern, high-tech skills lab. All equipment you need is available, and in addition, we offer VR experiences and simulation training in an immersive room.

Internship possibilities in specialized hospital

We work together with nearby hospitals that offer specialized care and are open to receive and train foreign students from all over the world. Your learning process will be closely guided by a Thomas More teacher.

Buddy from the nursing programme

Nursing students are very happy to welcome you in Mechelen, take you into our beautiful city and show you around our campus.

Got questions?

Cindy Heremans

For all your questions about your exchange and possibilities for clinical internships
cindy.heremans@thomasmore.be +32 15 36 91 38
International Office

Hannelore Vervoort

For all your questions on the application procedure & practical arrangements.

incoming@thomasmore.be +32 14 56 21 56

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