Practice-oriented Nursing Science (B. Sc.)

Features

The University of Göttingen also considers the result of a study aptitude test for admission to the Practice-Oriented Nursing Science (B.Sc.) degree programme. Registration for the 2025 test is only possible from 1 January to 31 March under this link . A successfully passed aptitude test is required in order to apply for and enrol on the degree programme.

The part-time degree programme ‘Practice-oriented Nursing Science’ at the Medical Faculty of the University of Göttingen combines nursing science and specialist knowledge in one course for qualified nurses. The course focuses either on intensive care and anaesthesia nursing or oncological nursing.

Name:: Practice-oriented Nursing Science
Degree:: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Options:: Further training qualification in healthcare professions possible
Language of the programme:: German
Standard period of study:: 6 semesters, part-time
Study form:: Part-time
Start:: winter semester only
Admission:: limited admission (application to the university)
Admission requirement:: Nursing exam after three years of training

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Programme specific

Building on your nursing training and personal experience from your professional career, your knowledge will not only be expanded to include nursing, but also aspects of social science, human science and health economics. Interprofessional competences are also a focus, as some of the courses take place together with students from other health-related professions at the Göttingen Health Campus – a cooperation between the UMG and the HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen.

Study specialisations with options

When applying for the degree programme, you decide on one of the two study specialisations: ‘Intensive care and anaesthesia nursing’ or “oncological nursing”. In addition, you can choose the option ‘with further specialist training’ and have the opportunity to take an additional examination at the end of the 5th semester and practical assignments between the on-campus courses to obtain the qualification ‘Specialist in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia Nursing’ or ‘Specialist in Oncological Nursing’ in accordance with the ‘Lower Saxony Ordinance on Further Training in Healthcare Professions’. The core content of these two recognised specialist further training courses, as well as the qualification for practical guidance, are integrated into the study modules.

Fields of activity after graduation

After successfully completing your studies and a possible specialist training programme, many paths are open to you as a specialist, e.g:

for controlling highly complex care situations
for scientifically sound, evidence-based and reflective action
for the implementation of current research results in nursing practice
provide professional counselling and guidance to patients and their relatives
Caring projects to be carried out
Promote the strengthening and management of interprofessional collaboration

In addition, the Bachelor's degree opens up access to further Master's programmes in nursing and healthcare - depending on individual interests and future plans.

Features

Structure

Interprofessionalism
From the first to the fifth semester, students learn together with other healthcare professions and, over the course of the programme, develop the theory and practice of successful teamwork. The interprofessional discussions and reflections, case studies and peer shadowing in the face-to-face events at the Göttingen Health Campus contribute to this.

Practical action
In the practical modules, topics from the completed modules are taken up and practical university tasks are set. To this end, you will work for a limited period of time in your chosen specialisation area in nursing. The practical assignments (= ‘practical work’ modules) can take place within the UMG or at your employer or an institution of your choice. The organisation and times of the placements will be agreed with you at the beginning of the course. You can find out more about the practical assignments if you choose the option ‘with specialised further training’ here .

Organisation of the modules
The lectures are generally organised in blocks of 3-5 days (4-5 blocks per semester) and take place in Göttingen. In the 5th and 6th semesters, attendance is reduced in order to have sufficient preparation time for the optional examinations of the specialist further education courses and in the 6th semester for the Bachelor's thesis.

Recognition of nursing training
A total of 60 ECTS will be recognised for the nursing training you have already completed.

Regulations and module directory

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Details

Application

Study aptitude test
After registering for the aptitude test in the period from 1 January to 31 March 2025 via the degree programme's homepage you will be invited to a case-oriented aptitude test in Göttingen. The test relates to your chosen area of specialisation. A successfully passed aptitude test is required in order to apply for and enrol on the degree programme. The application period is from 1 June to 15 July .

Measles vaccination

A proof of measles protection must be provided for enrollment. The form is to be completed by the primary care physician. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Medical Students Office studiendekanat@med.uni-goettingen.de.

Admission

Start of study:: winter semester only
1st subject semester:: restricted admission (application to the University)
2nd to 6th subject semester:: restricted admission (application to the University)
Admission requirement:: Nursing exam after three years of training