Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study Advanced Nursing Practice

Are you a nursing professional seeking to specialise? Expand your professional profile with the Master's in Advanced Nursing Practice. You will learn all the necessary skills to meet advanced professional requirements in nursing practice.

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What is the Advanced Nursing Practice programme about?

This consecutive Master's programme in clinical care qualifies graduates for advanced and specialised professional requirements in nursing practice.

The programme establishes scientific-theoretical references, teaches the fundamentals of "Advanced Nursing Practice" (ANP) and deepens clinical assessment. Various health and care systems are covered as contextual factors of ANP.

You will acquire the followingANP core competences:

  • making ethical decisions and contributing to ethical decision-making (Module: Ethics and Anthropology).
  • professionalism in interdisciplinary teams (Module: Interaction and Communication).
  • a solid knowledge of scientific methods and skills, enabling you to introduce, test, evaluate and lead evidence-based nursing practice (Modules: Nursing Research I and II).
  • leading and professionally empowering others (Module: Clinical Leadership).

By selecting specialisation modules in Psychiatric Care or Acute Care, you will expand your expertise. You can specialise in particular health issues and areas of care, gaining the expert knowledge necessary to take on advanced tasks.

The programme is offered incooperation with the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg. Lectures take place every two weeks on consecutive weekdays in Regensburg or Nuremberg, depending on the module, and partially online.

Strengths of the degree progamme

Intensive theory-practice relationship

All courses and the practice-based project establish close links between theory and everyday working life. The course content is geared towards the students' respective places of work.

Learning from professional experience

Teaching builds directly on the students' existing skills and previous professional experience.

Networking opportunities

Learning in a group of students from across the country and with different professional backgrounds, you will make valuable contacts and expand your professional network during your studies.

Individual support

Small groups allow our staff to support individual students, guaranteeing personalised supervision and academic success.

Career opportunities

What are my career prospects with a Master in Advanced Nursing Practice?

The ANP core competences and professional skills taught during the degree will enable you to work as a nursing expert, empowered to lead emancipatory development in care practice. You may also go on to complete a doctorate.

  • APNs have the professional and methodological skills to:

    • take on advanced and specialised tasks in care process design and clinical assessment
    • develop nursing concepts for specific issues in highly complex care situations
    • evaluate these concepts in a scientifically sound manner
    • lead teams and guide and advise staff members.

    The following fields of activity are open to you:

    • Health promotion
    • Risk management
    • Diagnostics and assessment
    • Education
    • Consultancy
    • Case and discharge management

  • Have you taken a liking to academic work?
    Outstanding Master's graduates can go on to complete a doctorate and earn their PhD.


Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

The programme is designed as a full-time course lasting 3 semesters. You will choose either the acute care or psychiatric carespecialisation, in which you will also complete an internship of 80 hours duration.

  • The degree is offered in cooperation with the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg. Lectures take place every two weeks on consecutive weekdays in Regensburg or Nuremberg, depending on the module, and partially online.

    Since the courses are held in blocks, it is possible to work while studying. However, it is recommended that you work no more than 50 percent of the time.

    Please also note the timing of the courses (see the download area).


    • Specialisation Module I
    • Professionalism and Advanced Nursing Practice
    • Nursing Research I
    • Anthropology and Ethics
    • Interaction and Communication
    • Theories in connection with nursing practice

    Further information can be found in the download area (study schedule, overview of teaching days, in the study and examination regulations and the module handbook).


    • Specialisation Module II
    • Gerontological aspects in ANP
    • Nursing Research II
    • Healthcare systems
    • Clinical Leadership
    • Practice-based project (80 h internship in the chosen specialisation)

    Further information can be found in the download area (study schedule, overview of teaching days, in the study and examination regulations and the module handbook).


    • Specialisation Module III
    • Master's Thesis

    Further information can be found in the download area (study schedule, overview of teaching days, in the study and examination regulations and the module handbook).


In-depth study - Which specialisations can I choose?

Acute care

Psychiatric care

Nursing experts specialising in psychiatric care are in constant dialogue between science and practice. Their area of responsibility lies in the development and expansion of scientifically based, sustainable and effective psychiatric care.

The curriculum in the psychiatric care specialisation includes:

  • General and special theory of illness
  • Recovery and social participation
  • Adherence and relationship management
  • Basic therapeutic skills in individual and group therapy
  • Conception, management and evaluation of psychoeducational groups
  • De-escalation and crisis management, e.g. the Safewards model
  • Self-awareness

Through the Master's programme you will acquire the professional, methodological and personal skills necessary to provide personalised and integrated care to mentally ill people and their relatives. You will be able to analyse, plan, implement and evaluate these care strategies independently.

The courses in this specialisation are held at the OTH Regensburg.

Pädiatrische Pflege

Studies and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Teaching takes place every 2 weeks on consecutive weekdays in Regensburg or Nuremberg (depending on the module). Since the courses are held in blocks, it is possible to work while studying. However, it is recommended that you work no more than 50 percent of the time.

  • The Master's in ANP is offered in cooperation with the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg. Courses take place in Regensburg, in Nuremberg or online.

    At the OTH Regensburg, lectures take place both at our Seybothstraße location and at our Prüfeninger Straße location.


  • The programme is accredited until 30.09.2024.


  • In principle, it is possible to study abroad. Information is available from the OTH Regensburg's International Office or the Student Advisory Service.



  • Please note the following documents, which contain all relevant programme details:

    • study and examination regulations:
      The study and examination regulations (SPO) and the study plan are documents that contain the regulations governing studying and examinations. You can find them in the download area.

Application info

1. Please register in the OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Please complete the online application and upload all required application documents.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. These documents must be submitted by the end of the deadline.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

5. After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with further information from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg as confirmation of receipt.

 

6.  If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline.

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

Für ein Sommersemester:

Bewerbungsfrist: 15.11. - 15.01.

Für ein Wintersemester:

(Kein Studienstart, deshalb ist eine Bewerbung nur für ein höheres Semester möglich. Voraussetzung dafür sind anrechenbare Leistungen aus einem einschlägigen Masterstudium)

Bewerbungsfrist: 01.05. - 15.06.

1. Please register in the application portal of OTH Regensburg .

2. You can now select the programme you want to apply for. Please go through the steps of the application, read the information carefully and upload the required documents when prompted. If you are applying for a higher semester, the most important documents are your university entrance qualification (for details please also check the tab „International“), certificates of language proficiency, official transcripts of records showing the courses you already completed, as well as a completed and signed application for credit recognition. Additional documents will be pointed out in the application portal.

Important!
You should only apply for a higher semester if you have already completed at least one semester in a similar university degree in terms of academic level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and field of study. If you are currently enrolled in your first semester at university, you should not apply for a higher semester because you will most likely not receive your exam results before our application deadline (we do not accept any documents after the deadline).

To assess whether you have already completed creditable work, you should first read the study and examination regulations of the programme you wish to study, in particular which courses and modules are included in the curriculum. Further details of course content can be found in the programme’s module handbook. You can find these documents on the OTH Regensburg programme website. If you believe that you have already completed courses that are equivalent in terms of content and workload to courses from the programme’s curriculum at OTH Regensburg, you can make a proposal for recognition to the Admissions Board by listing these courses in the application for credit transfer. You also need to submit transcripts of records. Please combine these with course or module descriptions from your previous university. Instead of uploading the complete module handbooks, you should only upload the module descriptions of the courses you have completed. If the courses were taken at OTH Regensburg, module descriptions are not required. If you would be interested in studying the programme in the first semester as well, you should apply separately for the first semester (different deadlines or requirements may apply).

3. Please check the OTH Regensburg application portal regularly for updates on your status or missing documents. If necessary, you can upload any missing documents before the application deadline.

4. As soon as your application has been processed by the Admissions Office, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information. Please note that receiving a confirmation e-mail does not imply that you will also receive admission.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. The examination committee decides on the crediting of academic achievements and whether a placement in a higher semester is possible. This placement is based on the creditable achievements and not on the semesters completed. Please note that there may also be admission restrictions in the admission procedure for higher semesters. 

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

BACHELOR'S CERTIFICATE

For the application for a Master's degree programme at the OTH Regensburg (university of applied sciences) please submit your certificates and diplomas of your home country translated into German or English. The complete Bachelor's certificate with all subjects, the final grade and the grading scale is required. You can find detailed information in the admission requirements.

 

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level DSH 3 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate either when applying or when enrolling via the online portal.

These certificates are recognized as an alternative to the DSH 3 certificate:

  • TestDaF: TDN 5 in all sections of the exam
  • Studienkolleg: Feststellungsprüfung „Deutsch“
  • telc: telc Deutsch C2
  • ÖSD: C2
  • UNIcert® Deutsch IV

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (on visas or other issues) on the web pages of the International Office.

Admission and enrolment

After the Master Commission has checked your documents, you will receive an admission or rejection notice by e-mail.
If you receive admission, you can immediately accept the place of study online in the application portal and upload the enrolment documents.
Enrolment generally takes place in August for a winter semester or in February for a summer semester.
 

Important information for online enrolment

Semester fee

The application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") will include information about the current semester fee and the transfer details.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • Signed application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will receive this by e-mail.
  • Signed(declaration of consent regarding data protection (“Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz”). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  • Copy of valid identity card/passport
  • Digital notification of health insurance (M10), see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.