The master's degree programme in Therapeutic Sciences
The master's degree programme in Therapy Sciences builds on the skills acquired in the bachelor's programme, both deepening and broadening them. It is a response to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and aims to improve therapeutic care in Germany.
Graduates are qualified to develop innovative care concepts, implement evidence-based approaches and work in research, practice or management.
The aim of the degree programme is to qualify graduates for interprofessional, person-centred care that is based on scientific evidence and integrates digital technologies. This includes both the development of new care concepts and their evaluation.
| Department | Nursing, midwifery and therapy sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Study programme | part-time, consecutive |
| Standard period of study | 5 semesters |
| Credit Points | 90 ECTS |
| Costs | Semester contribution, no tuition fees |
| Application | free of admission restrictions, note registration deadlines |
| Start of studies | for the winter and summer semester/spring semester |
Study Contents
The Master's in Therapy Sciences includes the following modules and specialisation:
- Research Methods I & II (6 CP & 6 CP)
- Psychology and Pedagogy for Therapy Sciences (6 CP)
- Interprofessional Therapeutic Care (6 CP)
- Digital Technologies in (Therapeutic) Health Care (6 CP)
- Assessments & Diagnostics in Health Care (6 CP)
- Specialisation in Research and Care with Projects I & II (6 CP & 6 CP)
- Quality Management, Leadership and Implementation (6 CP)
- Subject-specific elective modules (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy) (3x 6 CP)
- Master`s thesis and colloquium (12 CP & 18 CP)
In the first semester, the research methods and (specific) fundamentals of the therapy professions are particularly expanded and students deepen their knowledge of specific theories, models and concepts of psychology and pedagogy in relation to therapy research and practice as well as in interprofessional cooperation in health care.
In the second semester, in addition to the elective module, the focus is increasingly on care, and there is a specific in-depth study of the topics of assessments and digitalisation in care. In the elective module (project module), subject-specific scientific questions are offered that can be located in basic research, clinical research or care, evaluation and implementation research. The thematic focus of these projects enables problem-oriented, subject-specific content specialisation and the development of confidence in applying typical research methods.
In the third semester, the focus is on quality management, leadership and implementation, as well as profession-specific therapy science skills for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. In addition, ‘Research Methods II’ deepens scientific skills for independent projects.
In the fourth semester, the elective module ‘Research and Care Specialisation with Project II’, in which a subject-specific focus can be set, and the module ‘Master's Thesis: Topic Identification and Research Methods’ focus on preparing the master's thesis, with students further developing and specifying their research skills.
In the fifth semester, the focus is on the master's thesis and support in the form of a master's colloquium.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Daniel Belavy
Professor
Studienbereich Physiotherapie
Fachbereich Pflege-, Hebammen- und Therapiewissenschaften
2. Etage, Raum 2423
Phone +49 234 77727-632
Fax +49 234 77727-832
Prof. Dr. Dirk Peschke
Professor für Versorgungsforschung
Studienbereich Physiotherapie
Fachbereich Pflege-, Hebammen- und Therapiewissenschaften
2. Etage, Raum 2427
Phone +49 234 77727-751
Five reasons to study for a Master's in Therapy Sciences
- Make yourself more attractive to the labour market.
- Deepen your scientific skills and knowledge.
- Prepare yourself specifically for leadership roles.
- Increase your expertise to treat your patients effectively and successfully.
- Take the next professional and intellectual step.
Voraussetzungen
Formal requirements
The formal requirements for the programme have been clearly summarised for you. Please click below on ‘Formal requirements at a glance’ (in German).
Target group
The degree programme is aimed at state-registered occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists, as well as at members of related fields of study such as sports science, medicine, health science and rehabilitation science.
The aim is to also appeal to therapists with professional experience.
Studienorganisation
Der berufsbegleitende Studiengang umfasst 90 CP und ist auf fünf Semester ausgelegt. Die Aufnahme erfolgt im Sommer- und Wintersemester.
Der nächste Start ist Wintersemester 2025/26. Der Prüfungszeitraum wird so gestaltet, dass eine Studierbarkeit innerhalb der Regelstudienzeit gewährleistet ist.
Vereinbarkeit von Studium und Beruf: um Planbarkeit zu ermöglichen und Studierbarkeit zu fördern werden im Voraus geplante, aufeinanderfolgende, Lehrtagen im Laufe des Studiengangs festgelegt.
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