Sociology in Undergraduate Nursing Education in Greece: A Curricular Analysis

Sociology provides essential insights into the social and cultural determinants of health and is critical to holistic nursing education. However, its integration into Greek undergraduate nursing curricula remains underexplored. This study employed a qualitative content analysis of the curricula from the eight public university nursing departments in Greece to examine the inclusion of sociology-related courses. Findings show that seven out of eight curricula (87.5%) include dedicated sociology courses, indicating a strong incorporation of sociological content. Compared to medical curricula in Greece, where sociology is largely absent, nursing education demonstrates greater engagement with sociological frameworks. The results support the need for curriculum harmonization across institutions and more robust interdisciplinary collaboration and interprofessional care. Standardizing the inclusion of sociology in healthcare education can strengthen interprofessional collaboration between doctors and nurses to address health inequities and improve patient-centered care.