The Bachelor's degree programme in Nursing Science (part-time)
‘Our goal is to provide training for highly qualified nurses so that they can apply evidence-based principles and the latest findings in a range of care settings. The focus is on the individual and their family, and how they view health, illness and well-being.’
Prof. Anne Roll, Head of Studies
Target group
The degree programme is aimed at those who already have a degree in one of the following nursing professions:
- geriatric care
- health and paediatric care
- health and nursing care
- nursing
If the apprenticeship is fully recognised, the course of study can be shortened.
| Department | Nursing, midwifery and therapy sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Type of programme | Part-time, in-service, scheduled study days |
| Standard period of study | 8 semesters, reduction to 6 semesters possible (with full crediting of the apprenticeship) |
| Credit Points | 180 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 (in German) |
Special features of the programme
- The option to set your own focus in health education or clinical nursing as part of the elective module.
- The additional qualification of 300 hours of practical instruction. To obtain the ‘Practical Instruction’ certificate in accordance with § 4 para. 3 of the Nursing Instructor Examination Regulations (PflAPrV), you must not only complete the 300 hours of classroom instruction, but also undergo continuous further training in vocational pedagogy of at least 24 hours per year.
- Teaching takes place both in person and online.
- Learning in a modern learning environment with modern skills lab rooms and high-fidelity simulations.
Planned course and content of the programme
The part-time degree programme takes four years (8 semesters) to complete. It can be completed in three years (6 semesters) if full credit is given for the apprenticeship.
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will acquire and deepen your scientific, multi- and interprofessional skills in the third and fourth semesters. In the fifth semester, simulation-based learning combines the acquisition of clinical and pedagogical skills. Students can choose between the focuses of health education or clinical nursing as part of the elective module.
Project work forms the content of the seventh and eighth semesters. The eighth semester is used to write the bachelor`s thesis. Students can expect to be at the university for an average of four days per month during the lecture period. To ensure a good work-life balance, attendance times will be announced in advance.
Forms of learning and teaching
The degree programme is varied and combines on-site study with online study phases. You will work individually, but also in pairs and groups. In addition to self-organised learning, the focus is on action-oriented learning.
The on-site study takes place in a modern learning environment at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences' health campus. Particularly noteworthy are the excellently equipped skills lab rooms, which are used to carry out simulation exercises.
Student Advisory Service
Student Guidance and Counselling Service
Phone +49 234 777 27-399
Subject-specific student advice
Ina Rashid
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
Studiengangskoordinatorin
Studiengang Pflegewissenschaft
Fachbereich Pflege-, Hebammen- und Therapiewissenschaften
4. Etage, Raum 4406
Phone +49 234 77727 698
Fax +49 234 77727 898
Prof. Dr. Anne Roll
Professorin für gerontologische und geriatrische Pflege
Studiengangsleitung Pflegewissenschaft
Fachbereich Pflege-, Hebammen- und Therapiewissenschaften
4. Etage, Raum 4413
Phone +49 234 77727-638
Fax +49 234 77727-838
Requirements
The formal requirements for the course have been clearly summarised for you. Please click below (or here) on ‘Formal requirements at a glance’ (in German).
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Prospects on the labour market
The degree programme prepares them very well for either taking on complex tasks in various areas of nursing (as practice instructors, nursing experts, managers of expert standards, quality management) or for working in training, further education and continuing professional development.
The degree qualifies graduates for a master's degree programme.
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