Health Services Research (M. Sc.)
Health Services Research (M. Sc.)
The Master's programme Health Services Research
Health services research is an emerging, interdisciplinary field of research within health services research. Health services research supports the translation of evidence-based findings from clinical studies into the reality of health services and examines the quality of patient care in diagnostics, prevention, curation, rehabilitation, nursing and palliation. The aim is always to improve the health of persons or specific population groups in need of care.
The interdisciplinary and research-oriented degree programme deals with central questions of care in the health system and qualifies students for research and evidence-based further development of health care. The study contents are adapted to the needs of the fields of activity in science as well as in practice.
You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system, as well as skills in the areas of technology, digitalisation, ethics, communication and scientific research and practice.
Teaching is closely linked to current research projects of the Department of Health Services Research. Teaching language is German.
Academic appointments and fields of activity
The following fields of activity are open to graduates:
- Science and research - in particular through further qualification for a doctorate, but also in the form of a career in non-university research
- Research management and transfer in private research institutes (e.g. scientific institutes of health insurance companies)
- Quality assurance and coordination in larger healthcare organisations (e.g. hospital networks)
- Evaluation, implementation and counselling of health policy measures in self-governing healthcare institutions (e.g. associations of statutory health insurance physicians) as well as in healthcare policy.
In addition to scientific qualifications, skills in the areas of (quality) management, digital health and organisational development are also required.
Programme content
- Design of health systems
- Medical, psychological, sociological and economic relationships between health and illness
- Theoretical foundations of health services research, evidence-based research, ethics and Challenges and organisation of care for an ageing population
- Digitalisation and the use of technology in healthcare
- Fundamentals and measures of quality and risk management in healthcare
- Use and application of research methods
- Communication of research results
- Self-management and teamwork skills
Programme structure
The modules of the Master's degree programme have different courses, main competences and specialist content focuses. In terms of content, the modules are related to each other and are aligned with the aim of the degree programme.
The Master's degree programme in Health Services Research is made up of compulsory modules (see "Basic" and "Professionalisation" in the table) and elective modules (see "Specialisation" in the table). One module per semester must be chosen from the elective modules.
Accreditation
The degree programme in Health Services Research (M.Sc.) has been accredited by the AHPGS agency until 30.09.2029.
Advantages of the degree programme
- Training as an expert
- Research-oriented
- With application reference to regional institutions
- Insight into practice and research
- Professional internship and research projects
Research areas in the Department of Health Services Research
- Assistance systems
- Organisation of care for an ageing population
- Care systems and patient orientation
- People and technology
- Geriatrics and rehabilitation research
- Ethics in medicine
- Health economics
- Nutrition and functionality in old age
- Prevention and rehabilitation research