Application – Admission – Studies
Application – Admission – Studies
Application
General admission requirements
The admission requirement for the Master’s programme is a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a relevant previous degree programme with a health-related focus, or from the degree programme in Medicine, or from another relevant previous degree programme comprising at least 180 credit points.
A degree is considered relevant if the previous degree programme included at least 6 credit points in the field of research methods.
To make it easier for both you and us to assess whether your previous degree programme is relevant, we ask you to completethis additional form and enclose it with your application.
Specific admission requirements
Proof of German language proficiency at C1 level (DSH-2) is required for applicants whose first language is not German and who neither hold a German university entrance qualification nor have obtained a first university degree in a degree programme taught in German. Further information: Language requirements // University of Oldenburg
Application documents
1. Bachelor’s degree – if not yet available: proof of the number of semesters studied to date
2. Transcript of Records
3. Enrolment certificate for Bachelor’s programme
4. Completed supplementary application form
5. Proof of language skills, if applicable (seeSpecial Admission Requirements)
Please do not submit any additional letters of reference or personal statements.
Application process
Applications for the 1st semester are only accepted for the winter semester. The application period and portal depend on the location where the degree was obtained (see table).
| Place where the degree was obtained | Application period | Application portal |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 June – 30 September | Go to the application portal for applicants with a German Bachelor’s degree |
| Other EU countries (EU) | 15 March – 30 September | Graduates with a foreign Bachelor’s degree (EU and non-EU) should apply via (uni-assist.de) |
| Non-EU countries | 15 March – 30 April |
Applying with an international degree
Further information for students with an international degree can be found under Master’s – Applications with an international degree // University of Oldenburg.
Preparatory German course
Applications for a preparatory German language course in the summer semester (20 hours per week from April to July) prior to the start of the Master’s programme in the winter semester can be submitted via uni-assist.de by the deadline of 15 January. Applicants who require a visa should, in their own interests, apply three months before the application deadline to ensure they can arrive on time for the preparatory German course. Further information can be found under Preparatory German Courses at the University of Oldenburg // University of Oldenburg.
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Admissions Process
The Admissions Committee will consider each application as soon as possible, and the decision will be communicated to the applicant via the Admissions office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the programme co-ordinator at any time at .
Conditional admission is possible if
1) the Bachelor’s degree has not yet been awarded and no more than 30 credit points are missing from the total number of credit points required. The Bachelor’s degree certificate must be submitted to the Admissions office by 1 April of the following year at the latest.
2) the C1 proof of language skills has not yet been obtained. The proof of language skills must be submitted to the Admissions office by 30 September, at the latest before enrolment.
enrolment
The Admissions office sends the offer of admission via the application portal. Enrolment can now be completed via the portal. Payment of the semester fee and submission of the proposal for enrolment (which can also be done digitally) finalise the enrolment process.
Degree course
Current semester dates can be viewed under ‘Semester Dates’ // University of Oldenburg
Orientation Week (O-Woche)
Orientation Week is organised for first-year students before the start of the lecture term. There are both general and programme-specific activities on offer. We ask students who have enrolled to get in touch if Stud.IP is not working or if they have not yet received any information about Orientation Week by the start of October.
Lecture period
Each semester comprises approximately 14 weeks of lectures. Courses take place during this period. Fridays are usually free.
Exam period
Exams take place during the exam period. Exam dates are usually agreed upon between lecturers and students. Students’ preferences are taken into account wherever possible!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is health services research?
Health services research is a research discipline whose aim is:
– to describe, understand and explain the healthcare provided to individuals and the population, as well as the contextual factors involved,
– to contribute to the further development, evaluation and implementation of healthcare models, and
– to gain fundamental insights into healthcare and to further develop the methodological and theoretical foundations of the subject.
What are the career and professional fields for graduates?
– Academic work in (extra-)university institutions (e.g. PhD)
– Research management and transfer in private research institutes (e.g. health insurance funds’ institutes)
– Quality assurance and coordination in healthcare organisations (e.g. hospital networks)
– Evaluation, implementation and consultancy in self-governance within the healthcare sector (e.g. associations of panel doctors) and in health policy
– Sales and customer management in healthcare companies
The career paths of alumni from the Master’s programme can be viewed here.
How much can I work alongside the part-time programme?
The Master’s programme in Healthcare Research is a full-time programme. Currently, most students are in paid employment alongside their studies – some working up to 50 per cent of their regular working hours, with an increasing number working during the lecture-free periods.
When do classes take place?
Courses take place during term time from Monday to Thursday and are predominantly face-to-face. There are no compulsory courses during the lecture-free period (‘semester holidays’). You can find the general semester dates here.
Are there any fees for the Master’s programme?
For the consecutive degree programme, only the semester fees are payable.