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Course of study name: | Health Services Research (Master) |
Duration: | 4 Semester |
Academic degree: | Master of Science |
Language: | German |
Type of admission: | Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester |
Course of study name: | Health Services Research (Master) |
Duration: | 4 Semester |
Academic degree: | Master of Science |
Language: | German |
Type of admission: | Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester |
Health services research is an emerging, interdisciplinary field of research within health sciences. It focuses on day-to-day aspects of healthcare, the needs of patients and the general conditions required in order to provide good care. Health services research also facilitates the translation of scientific findings into all areas of healthcare. The field’s primary aim is to improve the health of individuals as well as specific population groups.
This interdisciplinary and research-oriented degree programme explores fundamental aspects of healthcare and supports training in evidence-based healthcare. The curriculum is tailored to the needs of scientific fields at both higher education institutions and institutions within the health system. The aim of this degree programme is to qualify students to become health services researchers who are able to identify and explain opportunities and problems in healthcare using scientific research methods and who are able to plan, evaluate and implement healthcare innovations.
By the end of this research-oriented, interdisciplinary Master’s degree programme, students will have acquired the following learning outcomes:
The programme combines a wide range of both fundamental knowledge and practical skills, thereby equipping graduates with the skills they need to pursue a wide range of scientific careers.
The offered modules allow the development of a profile in the areas of digitisation in healthcare as well as organisation and quality.
The degree programme lays the foundations for a doctorate (e.g. Doctor of Medical Science (Dr. rer. medic. at the University of Oldenburg) and therefore also forms a basis for early-career researchers to gain additional qualifications.
The Master’s degree programme (120 credits) comprises:
Content of the degree programme:
The programme offers specialisations in the following subjects:
Additional specialisations are available based on the department’s research groups and their specific research focus, e.g.:
The modules offered as part of the Master’s degree programme in Health Services Research comprise a mix of lectures, seminars and practical exercises.
In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.
German Language Proficiency
English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations
The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. Applicants who need a preparatory German course before commencing their studies must present their knowledge of English with their application.
For other proof possibilities see: Language requirements
A previous degree programme is suited to the subject if it has taught the following competences in the areas:
English Language Proficiency see admissions regulations
For more details see Language skills on this page.
This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted only for the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.
Overview application deadlines Master's programmes
Please note
For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 15 July for the winter semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).
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International applicants: There are different application procedures.
Overview application deadlines Master's programmes
Graduates of this programme are also prepared for careers in
Such positions require skills in the areas of (quality) management, digital health and organisational development in addition to academic qualifications.