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.
The Master's degree program combines healthcare and health science topics with computer science and digital technologies in a unique way - an ideal combination for future-oriented specialists.
Joint modules and specialization
In the compulsory modules of our degree program, you will initially work together with other students. This strengthens the exchange of ideas and the sense of community. In the compulsory elective modules, you will come together with students from the same specialization in order to further develop your specialist knowledge.
In the first semester, your courses are mainly characterized by the compulsory modules, while in the following two semesters the proportion of compulsory elective modules increases, giving you more room for your individual interests.
Five main topics
The modules on the Master's degree course are divided into five subject areas. You will acquire in-depth knowledge and practice-oriented skills in the areas of theories and models of healthcare (17 CP), research in health and healthcare sciences (28 CP) and digital healthcare (5 CP). In the subject-specific compulsory elective area (36 CP), you will expand your knowledge in your chosen specialization. The degree program is rounded off by an interdisciplinary elective area (4 CP), in which you can choose from a wide range of courses offered by the university.
You can find more information on the exact content and modules in the curriculum and module handbook.
Research and practical projects
In the second and third semesters, you will actively participate in ongoing research and practical projects or develop your own project in a student group, which you will implement together. These projects are closely supervised and supported. Working on research and practical projects gives you valuable experience that will prepare you well for your future professional challenges.
The Master's thesis
In the fourth semester, you will work independently on a topic of your choice for your Master's thesis. The Master's thesis is closely supervised. You can find a selection of Master's thesis topics from previous graduates here.
What's special
We facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and a lively exchange of ideas. Small student groups promote close contact between students and lecturers. Personal support ensures continuous learning progress, which is reflected in our students' outstanding degrees.
Applications can be submitted via the online application portal.
You need a Bachelor's degree in a patient-oriented healthcare profession (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, nursing science, midwifery, midwifery science) or in a health science subject (e.g. health sciences, public health, health management).
The Bachelor's degree program must include subject content in the areas of evidence-based practice or evidence-based healthcare (to the extent of 15 CP) and medical basics (to the extent of 20 CP).
The Bachelor's degree must have been completed with a grade of 2.7 or better.
You can find all the important information about starting your first semester here.
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.
