Study program and study structure

The Bachelor's degree course in Nursing Science is a part-time course that working professionals can complete alongside their occupation. The study program is aimed at members of professional groups who have obtained permission to use the professional titles of healthcare and nursing, healthcare and paediatric nursing, geriatric nursing and nursing specialist through successfully completed state recognition. Through the course, practicing nurses acquire the methodological foundations to put nursing actions and decisions in all fields of direct patient care (outpatient, inpatient and day-care) on a scientific basis. The courses are held in block form. From the third semester onwards, the proportion of online courses increases. The workload does not exceed 20 credit points (ECTS) per semester.

Key data on the course:

Duration:  7 semesters

Recognition of training: 70 credit points (ECTS)

Total scope: 210 credit points (ECTS)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Cycle offered: Starts annually in the winter semester

For more detailed information on the program, module handbooks, course structures etc, please refer to the German degree program website.

(Subject-specific) study advice

The subject-specific study advice offers you information on course content and structure as well as specific subject-related questions in connection with the Bachelor's degree program in Nursing Science.

The General Student Advisory Service at the KU will also be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your studies.