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Pflegewissenschaft (Nursing Sciences)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – 1 field degree program

Note

From the 2026/2027 winter semester, the degree programme Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science will be offered as a seven-semester bachelor’s degree programme.

Registered nurses who have already successfully completed a three-year vocational training in nursing can still apply to join the course with advanced entry into later semesters.

 

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Nursing Science is aimed at registered nurses who wish to gain further qualifications and acquire the skills needed to provide a scientific basis for their practical work and to further develop nursing practice. The Nursing Science degree programme combines nursing science theory with the practical skills of the nursing profession. The aim is for students to adopt a critical and reflective approach towards their own nursing practice and to apply the skills they have acquired to improve nursing care and the development of practice for the benefit of patients. Graduates work in with an evidence-based approach in interprofessional teams and contribute to the development of practice and research. With the tools they have acquired, they can independently assess the effectiveness of patient care and integrate scientific findings from nursing research to their practice. 

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German

Language requirements

German C1

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: No more admission in the first semester possible

Application period: An application is no longer possible

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Application period: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Faculty affiliation

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Academic content

Career perspectives

Statutes

Module handbook

Contact

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