Find innovative solutions to challenges in healthcare provision using interdisciplinary and multi-professional approaches. The focus at every stage: patients’ needs.
Diversity, culture, sustainability, ethics and applied research – these are the topics that underpin the part-time Applied Health Sciences master programme. This broad-based degree will prepare you to take on operational and strategic responsibilities in a range of occupational areas.
Degree
Master of Science in Health Studies
Organisational form
part-time / 4 semesters / 120 ECTS
Language
German
Study fee
363.36 EUR
Important dates
Admission days
- 17.01.2025
- 20.02.2025
- 24.02.2025
- 20.03.2025
- 23.04.2025
- 06.05.2025
- 14.05.2025
- 02.06.2025
- 18.06.2025
- 01.07.2025
15.05.2025
15.04.2025
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A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience
The programme is built on three pillars.
Semesters 1–4
The core subjects
Discover how to leverage interdisciplinarity and multiprofessional collaboration to maintain and enhance the quality of your work in orthoptics, radiological technology, biomedical analytics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech therapy, and midwifery. The broad focus of the programme makes this possible.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn how to integrate new digital systems, technologies, and health-related innovations into your professional practice, continuously improving the quality of your services.
You will delve deeply into health promotion, prevention, acute and long-term care, and rehabilitation. Additionally, the advisory role is emphasised, enabling clients to compare healthcare services and make informed decisions.
Semesters 1–4
The practical elements & specialisations
Throughout the programme, our lecturers incorporate their professional experience into the teaching. Issues are discussed and addressed through case studies. You will also benefit from learning from your peers, who bring valuable insights from their professional experiences.
The core of the programme is the practical project, which spans all four semesters. This project involves problem identification, planning, implementation, and presentation of the completed work. Together with your patients, you will develop innovative solutions for real-life issues from your professional field or address future challenges.
Additionally, you will choose either a specialisation in Palliative and Hospice Care or Child and Adolescent Health. You will deepen your knowledge in one of these areas.
Semesters 1–4
The research
A significant aspect of the programme focuses on the development and deepening of skills in philosophy of science and research ethics. Alongside students from the master degree programme in Advanced Nursing Practice, you will apply various scientific methods, learn to plan research projects, and conduct clinical studies successfully. Additionally, you will work on presenting research findings in various settings.
A particular emphasis is placed on the tension between evidence-based practice, standardisation, and personalisation, as well as modern knowledge management. You will explore how to integrate research outcomes into your professional practice.
During your master thesis, you will conduct independent scientific work, applying your advanced and new skills to address research questions. The thesis may be completed in groups and can be related to the practical project. It is also possible to collaborate on existing studies as part of your master thesis.
Team
Prof.(FH) Hanna Köttl, PhD, MSc
Programme Director Applied Health Sciences
Core competencies
Prof.(FH) Jessica Janssen, PhD, MSc, BH
Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Assoz.-Prof.(FH) Dr. Wolfgang Lackenbauer, MManip Th
Associate Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Prof.(FH) Claudia Oblasser, PhD, MA
Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Tucek
Head of Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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