First Semester |
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Core Courses |
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Human Functioning Sciences |
This module offers the basic introduction to health sciences from a comprehensive perspective. It focuses on the theories of health, functioning and disability and on their classifications and measurements. |
10 |
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Principles of Health Sciences |
This course introduces different perspectives of the health sciences, including basic concepts in health communication, health behavior and management, health economics, and health policy. Different lecturers will introduce their scientific fields, allowing students to develop a broad and critical understanding of the different scientific perspectives and approaches. The application of knowledge to real-world problems is an integral part of the course. |
6 |
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Health Systems and Services |
This course provides an overview and comparison on the general structure and current issues of health care systems and health services. |
6 |
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Statistical Programming |
Students receive hands-on instructions on the usage of specialized software to analyze health-related data. |
4 |
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Master Colloquium |
The Master colloquium is an exchange platform where students have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis and discuss topics of relevance in relation to their individual projects. |
3 |
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Lecture Series in Human Functioning, Disability and Health |
The lecture series are guest-lectures delivered by scholars and experts in the field of Health Sciences. |
1 |
Second Semester |
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Core Courses |
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ECTS |
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Research Design |
Students are introduced to different possibilities of designing a research study, get to know the research questions which can be answered by different designs and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different designs. |
4 |
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Quantitative Methods I |
Students learn basic statistical methods and get acquainted with the latest techniques for answering scientific problems. |
4 |
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Qualitative Methods |
This course will provide a basic introduction to major qualitative research approaches such as thematic analysis, grounded theory and interpretative phenomenological analysis. |
4 |
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Project Management |
Students acquire basic skills in project management to successfully conduct a research project and develop a master thesis. |
4 |
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Master Colloquium |
The Master colloquium is an exchange platform where students have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis and discuss topics of relevance in relation to their individual projects. |
3 |
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Lecture Series in Human Functioning, Disability and Health |
The lecture series are guest-lectures delivered by scholars and experts in the field of Health Sciences. |
1 |
Chosen Major: |
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Courses in the Major 10 |
Depending on the Major chosen, students attend different courses, tutorials and lectures in their specific area to acquire in-depth knowledge in a specific area of interest. |
10 |
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Research Internship |
Starting after the end of the second semester and lasting until the end of the third semester, students work in a research project in one of our partner institutions. Students gain first-hand experience in applying their knowledge and skills in health sciences research and practice. At the same time, they start to develop their master thesis. |
6 |
Third Semester |
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Core Courses |
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ECTS |
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Quantitative Methods II |
The goal of the course is to strengthen skills to perform state of the art and competitive quantitative research. |
6 |
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Scientific Communication |
The course equips students with the competence to communicate their work and ideas clearly and confidently to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific audiences. |
4 |
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Master Colloquium |
The Master colloquium is an exchange platform where students have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis and discuss topics of relevance in relation to their individual projects. |
3 |
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Lecture Series in Human Functioning, Disability and Health |
The lecture series are guest-lectures delivered by scholars and experts in the field of Health Sciences. |
1 |
Chosen Major |
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Courses in the Major |
Depending on the Major chosen, students |
10 |
Fourth Semester |
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Core Courses |
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ECTS |
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Master Colloquium |
The Master colloquium is an exchange platform where students have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis and discuss topics of relevance in relation to their individual projects. |
3 |
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Lecture Series in Human Functioning, Disability and Health |
The lecture series are guest-lectures delivered by scholars and experts in the field of Health Sciences. |
1 |
Chosen Major |
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Master Thesis and Master Thesis defense |
In the last semester of the program, students finalize their project, and submit and defend their master thesis. |
24+2 |