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Nursing Science (program for working professionals)
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
or subject-specific (FH) entrance qualification; completed three-year training as a nurse
or subject-specific (FH) entrance qualification; completed three-year training as a nurse
Language requirements
DSH 2
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
Yes
Application period winter
May 01
-
Jul 15
Place of study
Eichstätt
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
7
Semester
Semester fee
78
Euro
Part-time studies possible
No
The content of the continuing education module-based studies "Evidence-based care in counseling, education, diagnostics and classification in complex care processes" imparts knowledge in the areas of counseling, education, diagnostics and classification of complex care processes and settings in seminars and exercises. The aim is to critically scrutinize one's own actions using an evidence-based approach and thus make lasting changes to nursing practice.
The advanced training certificate is aimed specifically at nursing care professionals who want to draw on their practical experience and expand their knowledge for courses of action. Participants attend seminars and lectures in presence or online on an average of 1-2 days per month. Participants complete the certificate in three modules together with students on the part-time nursing science course. This promotes practice-oriented exchange and allows participants to form professional networks.
The program in detail
Contents
Module "Techniques for Scientific Work and Writing" (winter semester)
In this module, participants deal with the quality criteria and requirements for scientific work and writing. Participants are introduced to the content in a practical way through a joint critical examination of current texts in nursing science and research. In integrated writing projects, the participants deal with the scientific standards.
Module "Diagnostics and Classification of Complex Care Processes" (winter semester)
The content of this module deals with nursing diagnostics and needs assessment. In addition, participants are instructed to methods for critically examining a nursing assessment for its scientific quality.
Module "Advice and Education through Care" (summer semester)
Training and counseling for people with care needs and their relatives is becoming an increasingly important part of professional care. Participants reflect on various approaches to health promotion and prevention and receive an overview of the legal and statutory basis. In this module specialization, participants are enabled to create and apply advisory, training and instruction concepts and learning opportunities in line with specific requirements.
Requirements
Completed 3-year training in health care and nursing, pediatric nursing and geriatric nursing or nursing specialist;
plus:
University of Applied Sciences or university entrance qualification,
or
Access without (subject-specific) Abitur: University admission using the option "Professionally qualified"
Learn more on the website of the KU Student Office here
Structure
Structure
Participants complete a total of three modules within two semesters (one year). Upon passing the examinations, participants receive a total of 25 ECTS credits, which they can have credited towards a part-time degree course in Nursing Science (BSc) at the KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt upon application.
Winter semester
- Module "Techniques for Scientific Work and Writing" (5 ECTS credits)
Type of assessment: Research paper (Studienarbeit) - Module "Diagnostics and Classification of Complex Care Processes" (10 ECTS credits)
Type of assessment: Portfolio
Summer semester
- Module "Counseling and Education through Care" (10 ECTS credits)
Type of assessment: Research paper (Studienarbeit)
Rankings and assessments
KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others.
"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.
Practical connection
Alongside their studies, participants continue to pursue their regular professional activity. There are no additional internships as part of the continuing education certificate program.
The KU
The KU has two campuses: Eichstätt and Ingolstadt. Seven faculties are located in Eichstätt. The Ingolstadt School of Management (WFI) and MIDS (Institute of Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning and Data Science) are located on our Ingolstadt campus.
This degree program is taught on our Eichstätt campus.
Studying in Eichstätt
Study location
The district of Eichstätt and the city of Ingolstadt are located in the heart of Bavaria. This central location also means that the KU is easy to reach. Eichstätt impresses with its unique combination of baroque architecture, modern amenities and the picturesque nature of the Altmühltal natural park.
Campus
Short distances and lavish green spaces characterize the KU campus in Eichstätt. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town.
More than just a degree
Studying at the KU not only provides you with the specialist knowledge you need, but also aims to open up real future prospects for its students. We want to support our students in finding their own personal path to their individual dream future! The question is not "What career do I want to pursue?", but rather "Who do I want to be?"
Advisory services
Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!
Subject advisor
Prof. Dr.
Inge
Eberl
Dean / Professorship of Nursing Science
Room: KAP-214
Enrollment
Requirements
As a requirement for enrollment in this course, you must have already completed three years of training as a healthcare and (children's) nurse or geriatric nurse or have a degree in nursing care (Law on the Reform of Nursing Professions dated July 24, 2017).
For admission to study, you will need in addition either
- the general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
or
- the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences.
Application for international prospective students
Please note that the study requirements, deadlines and application processes for international prospective students are often different. Information for international applicants and applicants who completed their school-leaving certificate or qualifying degree outside Germany can be found here: