The bachelor's degree programme in Health Economics
The demands on management and control in the health care industry are constantly increasing. The health care industry is an important growth industry with a high demand for staff and a wide range of employment opportunities.
| Department | Health Science |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Type of programme | full-time |
| Standard period of study | 7 semesters |
| Credit Points | 210 ECTS |
| Costs | Semester contribution, no tuition fees |
| Application | free of admission restrictions, note registration deadlines |
| Start of studies | each winter semester |
| Module handbook, course plan, examination regulations | Documents for download (german) |
The interdisciplinary degree programme in Health Economics provides you with essential skills in the areas of management and economics in health care, while also considering the aspects of entrepreneurial sustainability and medical perspectives (see also ‘Course content’).
The multidimensional view of health care, which links social, economic and medical aspects of health, makes the course of study very versatile and interesting.
During your studies, you will be prepared to identify social and socio-political problems, analyse concepts in the field of health care and independently develop solutions for health economic tasks.
To ensure that you are best prepared for your professional life, practical relevance and practical experience are particularly important to us. For this reason, the course includes a practical semester or, alternatively, a semester abroad, as well as a project module in which you can work on interesting projects with health care facilities in the region. The entire course of study is characterised by practice-relevant content that relates to interdisciplinary issues.
After completing your studies, there are a wide range of career opportunities (see ‘Prospects in the labour market’) in health care, as you have a broad knowledge and interface-related skills.
Course content:
As part of your studies, you will be taught knowledge, theories and methods from the following areas:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Health Economics
- Law
- Scientific Working
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Kübra Gossen
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Formale Voraussetzungen:
The formal requirements for the programme have been clearly summarised for you. Please click on Formal requirements at a glance (in German).
Desirable ‘soft skills’:
- An interest in health economics and health policy issues
- An open mind towards interdisciplinary professional perspectives
- Initiative and good organisational skills
Why study the Health Economics degree programme?
The German health industry is of great economic importance and represents an important growth industry with a high demand for staff / personnel and a wide range of employment opportunities. This is precisely where our ‘Health Economics’ degree programme comes in.
The University of Bochum, with its health campus in Bochum and the health care companies based there, is an attractive location for students of health economics. The direct network with partners in the region, which already exists during your studies, helps you to establish contacts with potential employers.
Labour market prospects:
After graduating, there are a wide range of career opportunities, for example at:
- medical service providers, such as hospitals or care facilities,
- health insurance companies,
- auditing and consulting firms,
- medical device manufacturers,
- health care associations,
- government agencies.
Professional activities cover the areas of management and administration. In addition, graduates can pursue careers in academic teaching and health policy research.
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