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Der Studiengang "Master in Health Sciences" an der Universität Luzern umfasst 120 Credits. Der nach dem Abschluss verliehene Titel lautet «Master of Science (MSc) in Health Sciences». Die Lehrveranstaltungen des Studiengangs finden in Englisch statt.

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The Master’s program in Health Sciences at the University of Lucerne offers students from a wide range of disciplines the necessary knowledge and skills towards a comprehensive understanding of health, functioning, and disability. The program provides a broad background in health sciences from an interdisciplinary perspective. It focuses on describing, understanding, and improving the health of individuals, and the optimal response of society and health systems to the health needs of the population.The two-year Master’s program with 120 credits includes core courses in the principles of health sciences, advanced research methods, and academic and professional skills.

General Information

<h4>Program duration:</h4>2 years (full-time; part-time studies are possible)<h4>Credits:</h4>120 (based on the European Credit Transfer System – ECTS; workload about 25-30 hours per ECTS)<h4>Awarded title:</h4>MSc in Health Sciences<h4>Program start:</h4>In the fall semester<h4>Application deadline:</h4>30 April, late applications are possible until 31 august.

Key facts

Modules of the study program:<ul><li>Principles of Health Sciences (30 ECTS)</li><li>Advanced Research Methods (12 ECTS)</li><li>Academic and Professional Skills (6 ECTS)</li><li>Major (30 ECTS)</li><li>Internship (18 ECTS)</li><li>Master's Thesis &amp; Oral Examination (24 ECTS)</li></ul>

Program structure

Students choose one of the following majors to get more in-depth knowledge depending on their professional interests and career direction:<ul><li>Health Communication</li><li>Health and Social Behavior</li><li>Health Economics and Policy</li><li>Health Services Research</li><li>Health Data Science </li></ul>

Majors

The internship is a mandatory element of the study program. Students will have the chance to gain first-hand experience in applying their knowledge and skills in a health sciences environment, research and practice. Internships can be done within our own research groups at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. In addition, students have the opportunity to apply for an internship with a partner organization, e.g.,<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="http://www.paraplegie.ch/de/pub/spf.htm">Swiss Paraplegic Research</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="http://www.paraplegie.ch/de/pub/spz.htm">Swiss Paraplegic Center</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="http://www.luks.ch/">Lucerne Cantonal Hospital</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="http://www.interface-pol.ch/">Interface Politikstudien Forschung Beratung</a></li><li>Partners in the public health sector</li><li>Partners in the pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Partners in the insurance sector</li><li>Partners in health care provision</li></ul>

Internship and practice experience

The Master in Health Sciences offers the ideal preparation for students who aspire to have careers in the health sector, in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment, or who aim at undertaking research in the broad field of health sciences. In our program, we are dedicated to educating students, so that they are in an excellent position to further their career in health-related areas, including positions in:<ul><li>Health administration/public health</li><li>Research/Academia</li><li>Health education and health promotion</li><li>Management in state and federal health agencies</li><li>Other health-related industries </li></ul>Our graduates are working as (inter alia):<ul><li>Marketing Communication Manager</li><li>Supply Chain Specialist</li><li>Patient Relations Manager</li><li>Pricing and Reimbursement Associate</li><li>Lean Hospital Promotor</li><li>Research Assistant</li><li>Clinical Application Specialist</li><li>Project Manager</li><li>Academic Associate</li></ul>

Career prospects

The Master in Health Sciences starts every fall term. The application period for each fall intake lasts from mid-February until April 30. Late applications are accepted as follows (with an additional fee of CHF 150): until 31.08.: For applicants who do not require a visa (citizens of CH, EU, EFTA, Japan, New Zealand) until 30.06.: For applicants who require a visa (citizens of all other countries)

Application and Admission

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Universität Luzern

Universitäten und die beiden Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschulen (ETH) vermitteln theoretisches Grundlagenwissen. Zudem betreiben die Universitäten Grundlagenforschung und vermitteln wissenschaftliche Vorgehensweisen. Die Fächer und Lehrveranstaltungen sind bei einer Universität eher theoretisch ausgerichtet.Die meisten Universitäten in der Schweiz sind sogenannte Volluniversitäten. Als Volluniversität wird eine Uni bezeichnet, an der man die grundlegenden wissenschaftlichen Fachbereiche Studieren kann, so zum Beispiel: Mathematik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Medizin. Auch angehende Theologen und Juristen können sich an einer Volluniversität einschreiben.

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