The study of nursing focuses on prevention of illnesses and injuries, care of patients of all ages and the promotion of health. This subject is useful for anyone who wishes to be a nurse at hospitals, clinics, assisted living centers or other health institutions.

Chile has the oldest education system in the South America. The government has always partially financed this education system making it one of the cheapest student’s lives. The leading universities are Universidad de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.