Health Economics and Health (Bachelor)

You would like to ....
... familiarise yourself with our healthcare system
... to recognise economic and political connections in the health system
... to learn academic research and use it related to practice
... to understand and participate in social debates
... to develop solutions for practice

And this is what makes the study programme so special ...
... an interdisciplinary view of the health system
... applied, future-oriented topics and issues
... dynamic courses with exciting discussions
... a pleasant learning atmosphere
... an active exchange with fellow students and lecturers thanks to small group sizes
... excellent career prospects(s) according to your own strengths and interests

In the Health Economics and Health Policy study programme, economic and political issues in the context of the health system are closely related. In the first three semesters you will acquire core competences in terms of content and methodology, and in the fourth semester you will put what you have learnt into practice. In the final two semesters, you will use this practical experience to deepen the knowledge you have already acquired and use the academic methods you have learned in a course project and thesis (Bachelor's degree).
 

Basics in the first three semesters
At the beginning of your university studies, you will focus in particular on economic and political basics. For example, you will learn how the organisation and funding of healthcare in Germany works. We will teach you economically sound decision-making procedures and place them in the political and social law context of the German health system. You will also learn which health impairments healthcare systems need to be particularly well prepared for and what role different starting opportunities and other social factors play in this. From the first semester onwards, we will familiarise you with academic research. In addition to understanding academic texts, the main focus here is on producing your own academic research and all the skills required for this. In addition to researching academic literature, you will also learn, for example, how to conduct a survey or interviews and what to look out for when analysing the results.
 

Application of what you have learnt in practice in the fourth semester
In the fourth semester, you will use the knowledge you have acquired in the previous programme structure in practice. To do this, you will complete an internship in the field of Health Economics and Health Policy - for example with health insurance providers, associations or other institutions in the health system. You will also be well prepared and qualified for internships in politics, the pharmaceutical industry or other enterprises in the healthcare sector. The internship can be completed either in Germany or abroad. A semester abroad is also possible in the fourth semester. We will support you in preparing for the internship and help you to find a placement that suits your interests. We accompany you during the internship and also evaluate your practical experience together with you. Our students tell us time and again that they are well prepared for their internship and gain valuable experience. In order to give you an insight into possible future areas of work, as well as suggestions on how to get there, we regularly host guest lectures by graduates of our Health Economics and Health Policy study programme.
 

Specialisationin content, project and thesis in the last two semesters
Motivated by exciting insights into practice, you will deepen your knowledge of content in the last two semesters with a comparison of international healthcare systems as well as nursing policy and nursing economics. In a course project over two semesters, you will deal with a current health policy or health economics topic (e.g. the prospects of digital health applications or the future of the public health service) and use the research methods you have learnt in practice. In the final semester, you will write your Bachelor's thesis on a topic relevant to Health Economics and Health Policy.
 

Study plan (PDF)

University entrance qualification, completed training in a commercial or technical profession in the healthcare sector in accordance with federal law or the Vocational Training Act, in a human-related healthcare profession or training comparable in terms of content and areas of activity. The comparability of the training in terms of training content and areas of activity can be determined by the examination board upon request. Proof of completed vocational training is not required if a degree relevant to health sciences has already been completed and the applicant is applying for a second degree.

Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language skills at level C1 of the European Framework of Reference (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September

With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September