The increasing number of people with complex care needs due to chronic and multiple illnesses increases the need for highly qualified nursing professionals with extended skills.
The Applied Nursing Science course at the University of Lübeck meets this need by providing advanced qualifications at the interface between science and practice. By focusing on research methods and scientifically sound nursing practice, it provides the skills needed to provide evidence-based care to people with complex care needs.
The degree program prepares you for your extended roles in practice development, quality assurance or care coordination.
With this course, you can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree as well as further qualifications depending on your individual focus.
These include the qualification to work as a practice supervisor or for nursing decision support and guidance ("Decision Coaching").
- Do you enjoy scientific work?
- Would you like to expand your skills with a degree course?
- Does a part-time degree course fit perfectly into your life?
Then study Applied Nursing Science (part-time) at the University of Lübeck: scientific, versatile and interprofessional - we look forward to meeting you!
Type of Study
Extra occupationalStandard period of study
7 SemesterCredits
180 ECTSCourse language
GermanAdmission period
Admission Requirement
Study program with admission requirementsStart
Winter semesterDegree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Hints for application
Admission requirement: successfully completed training of at least 3 years in a nursing profession or currently valid training contract in a nursing profession (shortening to 5 semesters possible)
The part-time Bachelor's degree course in Applied Nursing Science combines research and practice right from the start.
Throughout your studies, you will learn how to deal with research in nursing. To this end, you will acquire and deepen your knowledge of the research process:
- derive scientific research questions from practical problems,
- systematically research, evaluate and summarize existing findings (evidence),
- develop study designs and collect your own data,
- qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods and
- the presentation and publication of the findings obtained.
You will also prepare scientific posters, term papers, presentations and your Bachelor's thesis at the end of your studies.
Another important component is the modules on social science fundamentals and overarching tasks in nursing. You will deal with the structure of the healthcare system, learn about the legal framework and gain an insight into developments in professional policy.
You will learn about communication models and methods of conflict resolution.
This enables you to view challenging situations in everyday nursing care from different perspectives, both from the point of view of patients and relatives and from the point of view of other professional groups.
With these communication skills, you can better reflect on and resolve frequent conflicts in everyday nursing care with those involved.
In the later course of the degree program, you can set individual priorities by choosing elective modules
- Qualification as a practical instructor for vocational and university nursing training
- Qualification for activities in decision support and supervision (decision coaching)
Applications for the Bachelor's program are only possible for the winter semester. The application period is from 01.05. - 15.09.
As soon as your application to the University of Lübeck has been received in full, your documents will be checked and you will be informed promptly whether you have been admitted to the course. After you have paid the semester and registration fees, you will be enrolled.
To the application for the Bachelor's degree course in Applied Nursing Science (part-time)
Prospective students who are already enrolled on this degree course during vocational training in a nursing profession (see admission requirements) must provide evidence of a consultation with the head of degree course and an individual study plan when submitting their application for a place. These prospective students must therefore arrange a consultation appointment with the head of degree program in good time before applying for a place.
The degree course "Applied Nursing Science (part-time)" is admission-free, i.e. there are no admission restrictions such as a numerus clausus.
Admission to this degree course is possible after or parallel to vocational training in a nursing profession:
Option 1: Studying after completing vocational training
In order to be admitted to the course, the following certificates must be provided:
- General higher education entrance qualification (alternatively university aptitude test if required, see "Studying without A-levels" below)
- Successfully completed at least 3 years of training in a nursing profession (healthcare and nursing, healthcare and pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, nursing specialist or another equivalent qualification in accordance with the Nursing Professions Act)
Option 2: Studying parallel to vocational training
In order to be admitted to the course, the following proof must be provided:
- General higher education entrance qualification
- Currently valid training contract for vocational training in a nursing profession in accordance with the Nursing Professions Act (with successfully completed probationary period)
- Consultation with the head of degree program incl. draft of an individual study plan
If you do not regularly complete your vocational training until the fall of the current year, you can still start your studies in the respective winter semester. Your online application must be received by September 15 and all documents to be submitted (except the professional certificate) must be available. The professional certificate must be submitted by October 15. If you have not yet received it by this date, you can submit your final certificate or a provisional certificate from the vocational school by prior arrangement with the head of degree program.
Prospective students without an Abitur have the opportunity to take part in a university aptitude test at the University of Lübeck, which, if passed, will give them a subject-specific university entrance qualification for Schleswig-Holstein. An application for this examination must be submitted by February 15th of each year. You can find more information here.
You can find all the important information about starting your first semester here.
- Acquisition of skills for person-centered, evidence-based care for people of all ages with complex care needs
- Scientifically supported further development of the quality of care and the nursing profession
- Coordination and organization of care and multi-professional care processes for people with complex care needs
- Quality assurance and development within the facility, e.g. by initiating and supporting structural or process adjustments
Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded the academic degree "Bachelor of Science".
In addition, the following qualifications can be acquired depending on the elective courses chosen:
- Qualification as a practical instructor for vocational and university nursing training in accordance with the Nursing Professions Training and Examination Ordinance
- Qualification for activities in decision support and guidance (decision coaching) to support people with chronic illnesses or care needs in difficult therapy or care decisions
- Qualification for community-based nursing care for people with chronic and multiple illnesses
Group of professors (member / deputy member)
Prof. Dr. rer. cur. K. Balzer (Chairwoman) / Prof. Dr. med. A. Katalinic
Prof. Dr. med. C. Nau (Deputy Chair) / Prof. Dr. K. Lüdtke
Prof. Dr. med. E. Herting / Prof. Dr. med. A. Rody
Prof. Dr. med. E. Schmidt / Prof. Dr. med. J. Steinhäuser
Prof. Dr. phil. Anne Rahn / Prof. Dr. med. J. Westermann
Group of research assistants (member / deputy member)
Dr. rer. hum. biol. C. Herr /Dr. med. M. Noftz
Group of students (member / deputy member)
Tom Bosse Bartholl/ Katharina Maczewski
Two regulations apply to the Bachelor's degree program in Applied Nursing Science:
- The examination procedure regulations for all degree programs: These regulations contain guidelines that apply to all medical and nursing degree programs at the University of Lübeck.
- The course-specific course regulations: These summarize all regulations that apply to the nursing course in particular. Among other things, the individual courses of the entire semester are listed here and a study plan is presented.
