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Study at La Source

La Source School of Nursing develops nursing education, research and service provision within a recognised academic environment, in line with current healthcare practices and challenges.

Studying at La Source

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Bachelor of Science (HES) in Nursing

Gain first-hand experience of nursing and current challenges facing healthcare within a solid academic environment.

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Foundation Year in Health Studies (APS)

Discover the world of healthcare and prepare to enrol on one of the seven Bachelor’s degree programmes in Health at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO).

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Postgraduate continuing professional development

Develop your nursing practice further, with a strong focus on clinical practice and the challenges faced by healthcare services.

Why choose La Source

Training in nursing means embarking on a vital profession that lies at the very heart of caring for people.

At La Source, students — at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels — study in a structured academic environment, where nursing education, research and clinical practice support one another and are closely connected to the realities of clinical settings and the needs of the healthcare system.

This environment is characterised by:

A people-centred approach and personalised support
A close partnership with healthcare settings
A strong link between education and research
Dedicated facilities and expertise in simulation

Fancy doing a course at La Source?

Find out about our courses, talk to our teams by attending an information session, or get a real-life taste of student life with our "Student for a Day" programme.

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Training, research and innovation

At La Source, we forge close links between education, research and innovative practice in order to prepare future professionals for the current healthcare challenges. Our teaching is enhanced by the activities of our laboratories, our simulated hospital and the recognised expertise of our teaching and research staff.

Support and infrastructure

We support you throughout your training in a close-knit environment, with dedicated facilities and extensive exposure to healthcare settings and the realities of the profession.

Recognition and expertise

Choose to study at a pioneering institution, founded in 1859, recognised and accredited by HES‑SO, where a rich historical heritage is combined with a long-standing commitment to academic and scientific excellence.

What our students and alumni say

"La Source, a place where you can nurture your passions and turn them into wonderful projects. Mine is my band, which is still going strong after five years."

Carla, students' association member Bachelor student, 2026

"My years at Source: revising on Fréminet’s sofas, a wild 150th anniversary party, dynamic and enthusiastic teachers, and friendships that last a lifetime!"

Elise Giddey Bachelor graduate, 2008

"For me, being a nurse means putting my skills at the service of others with dedication, curiosity and compassion. La Source has taught me to nurture these values."

Marine de Carbonnière Bachelor student, 2026

"For me, La Source was a place where so many things were possible. I grew up there, found my path and learnt to become a committed, curious and thoughtful nurse."

Bruno Christe Bachelor graduate, 2025

"La Source enables everyone to get involved at their own pace, with teachers and staff who are approachable and supportive of our projects."

Nathan Vibert Bachelor graduate, 2025

Do you need any further information?

We are here to answer your questions and provide support tailored to your circumstances and your training plans.

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La Source’s expertise for healthcare organisations

As the needs of healthcare organisations are constantly evolving, La Source provides them with recognised expertise in applied research, simulation and support.

Research and innovation

We carry out research and innovation projects that help to advance knowledge, inform decision-making and address current and future challenges facing the healthcare system.

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Services

We make our academic and professional expertise available to healthcare organisations to support their teams, back their projects and promote the development of best practice.

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Simulation

We offer our expertise in simulation and our immersive environments to enable users to experiment, analyse and develop their skills in a realistic and safe setting.

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