24 monthsProgramme duration
3,000 EURTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The overall aim of the degree programme Health Services Research and Implementation Science is to provide students with a solid foundation in health services research and implementation science principles. They will also acquire competency in using tools and methods to plan and implement effective trials in an efficient, sustainable and responsible way.
The degree programme is characterized by:
- Focus on healthcare in Germany and Europe. The main focus of the course is on health care in hospitals and outpatient practices in Germany and Europe.
- Research orientation. Throughout the programme, research results, qualitative and quantitative methods as well as theoretical and conceptual approaches are addressed.
- Patient and stakeholder perspectives. The perspectives of the various stakeholders (e.g. patients, physicians, nursing staff) of the health care system are of central importance for health care research and implementation science.
- Location Heidelberg. The Medical Faculty Heidelberg – notably at the University Hospital Heidelberg – offers various opportunities to gain insight into practice and research in health care (e.g. in the context of internships, projects and theses).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The overall aim of the degree programme Health Services Research and Implementation Science is to provide students with a solid foundation in health services research and implementation science principles. They will also acquire competency in using tools and methods to plan and implement effective trials in an efficient, sustainable and responsible way.
The degree programme is characterized by:
- Focus on healthcare in Germany and Europe. The main focus of the course is on health care in hospitals and outpatient practices in Germany and Europe.
- Research orientation. Throughout the programme, research results, qualitative and quantitative methods as well as theoretical and conceptual approaches are addressed.
- Patient and stakeholder perspectives. The perspectives of the various stakeholders (e.g. patients, physicians, nursing staff) of the health care system are of central importance for health care research and implementation science.
- Location Heidelberg. The Medical Faculty Heidelberg – notably at the University Hospital Heidelberg – offers various opportunities to gain insight into practice and research in health care (e.g. in the context of internships, projects and theses).
Admission Requirements
- Prospective students have to hold a bachelor’s degree (duration of at least 3 years or a minimum of 180 ECTS) in health science or related fields (e.g. health care management, health economics, midwifery science, nursing science, social science and therapeutic science) and a basic knowledge of social research methods (min. 6 ECTS).
- Languages of instruction are German and English, solid language skills in both languages are mandatory. The DSH Examination of German language proficiency is required for admission to the university.
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