Master's degree in Health and Care Sciences (M.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 4 semesters
Start: Winter semester
Type of admission: Degree program with admission requirements
In the Master's degree course in Health and Healthcare Sciences, you will analyze and design innovative healthcare strategies. You will contribute to ensuring efficient and sustainable health care that meets the needs of the population.
Our Master's degree program combines health and information science teaching and research expertise on the University of Lübeck campus in order to develop and successfully implement innovative and practical solutions for the complex challenges in the healthcare sector.
You will learn how to improve patient care, evaluate care services and implement new technologies in the healthcare system. Care models that are tailored to the needs of specific population groups also play an important role.
Our Master's degree program prepares you for a healthcare system that is changing rapidly due to demographic change and digital transformation. At the same time, the Master's degree opens up excellent prospects for an academic career.
Good reasons for studying Health and Health Care Sciences in Lübeck
Interprofessional
Innovative deepening
Research and practical projects
Close support
31.03.2025 Results of the COLON student project published.
The results of the student project "Connection between self-help and psychological well-being in patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease" have been published.
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14.01.2025 Master's thesis awarded "Best Masters".
Victoria Köster's Master's thesis on care for people without health insurance was awarded a prize by Springerverlag.
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Opinions of students
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We students are given individual attention on the course. In addition, practical insights and regular events provide valuable orientation for the future career.
Marleen, ['English'] 2nd semester
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The degree program offers the opportunity to focus on one area through the choice of specialization, which brings me closer to my professional goals. The practice-oriented teaching and the commitment of the lecturers also provide the ideal conditions for acquiring scientific and application-oriented skills.
Paula, ['English'] 2nd semester
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What I particularly like about the Master's course is the structured organization and the fact that there is a constant exchange between the teaching staff and us students. Thanks to the practical aspects and the implementation of a research project, the course prepared me comprehensively for a future academic career.
Luisa, ['English'] 4th semester
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Thanks to the wide variety of areas of expertise of the lecturers on the course, my knowledge has increased enormously. The interdisciplinary nature of the course has enabled me to continuously gain new perspectives and develop personally. Above all, I really enjoyed learning.
Tabea, ['English'] 4th semester
A degree in health and care sciences enables you to actively shape the future of the healthcare system. You will acquire in-depth knowledge to develop innovative solutions for the complex challenges of healthcare. Our interdisciplinary degree program opens doors to diverse and future-proof career opportunities in research, management and practice.
The University of Lübeck offers an excellent interdisciplinary scientific education in the Master's degree program in Health and Health Care Sciences. You will benefit from close cooperation with renowned research institutions and gain access to current research projects. The small, well-networked university promotes personal exchange and offers individual support. Lübeck impresses with its modern environment, high quality of life and excellent connections to the healthcare industry.
- Openness to interdisciplinary thinking: Gain new perspectives with openness to interdisciplinary thinking and develop innovative approaches to solutions.
- Interest in research: In the Master's program, you will deal intensively with research methods.
- Ability to work in a team: Many course contents are based on practice-oriented group work. Benefit from the exchange within the interprofessional team and the different perspectives.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn: Be open to new topics and methods and have the motivation to continuously acquire new knowledge.
