Master programme Vocational Education Science Nursing and Health (M.A.)
Learning objectives
This Master programme follows up the Bachelor programme in Practice Teaching and Mentoring in Nursing and Allied Health Professions or similar degrees. It has a comprehensive focus on educational, technical and organizational competencies. This Master's degree is an entry ticket to professional teaching and management responsibilities in Health Education.
Programme objectives
Professional instruction in Nursing and Therapy
Our programme offers an intensive and comprehensive preparation for educational and organizational tasks in training and health institutions. You will acquire competence in the professional planning, delivery and evaluation of educational services. Upon completion of this Master programme you qualify for a career in teaching, organization or management in the training of nursing, ergo or physiotherapy staff.
Careers
Graduates are able to
- adequately design and manage teaching and learning processes according to target groups' needs. They make professional analyses of individual learning needs and are experts in planning, delivering and evaluating courses based on modern teaching approaches. Rating practical and theoretical learning outcomes is also part of their skills portfolio.
- perform organizational and management tasks at vocational and further education colleges (Berufsfachschulen). They implement quality management, school development and HR programmes with maximum efficiency.
- provide essential input, relying on their technical and educational knowledge, to research projects in vocational education, thus contributing to the further development of educational research in healthcare and nursing.
Programme structure
This overview shows modules coming under specialization areas.
Nursing
- Vocation and skills portfolio
- Curriculum design and evaluation in Nursing
- Research in Nursing
- Syllabus and teaching methodology in Nursing
or
Healthcare
- Vocation and skills portfolio
- Curriculum design and evaluation in Healthcare
- Research in Ergo and Physical Therapy
- Syllabus and teaching methodology in Ergo and Physical Therapy
Specialization Natural and Medical Sciences
- Research-based concepts of medical intervention
- Syllabus and teaching methodology in Science
or
Social Sciences
- Developmental or Social Psychology
- Syllabus and teaching methodology in Social Sciences
Education Sciences is a compulsory module for all students.
- Didactics of vocational training
- Professionalization in vocational training and adult education
- School organization and development
Course of studies
This 4-semester programme always starts in winter terms and provides a Master of Arts (MA) degree. It includes a 20-week internship with a vocational or further education college, focusing on planning, delivering and evaluating classes and on processes of school organization and development.
The programme follows a modular logic. Education Studies modules are cross-disciplinary. Depending on your professional profile you opt for specialization in Nursing or Healthcare. You may choose Natural or Social Sciences according to your preference. Please find more detailed information on syllabus, module objectives and internships on www.fh-bielefeld.de/fb5
Entry-level qualifications
Grade 2.0 or better on a university degree at Bachelor's level in Nursing, Ergo / Physical Therapy or comparable programme.
For further requirements cf website.
Duration of studies
4 semesters (120 ECTS credit points).
The programme includes a 20-week internship tutored by the Faculty with an institution providing healthcare training.
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Applications and start of classes
Applications are accepted by 15th July each year for classes starting in winter terms only.
Written applications with CV, certified copies of testimonials and degrees in previous studies.
Venue of studies
FH Bielefeld
Fachbereich Wirtschaft und Gesundheit
Am Stadtholz 24
33609 Bielefeld
Contact
General academic issues
FH Bielefeld
Information and guidance
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 6, Gebäude D
33615 Bielefeld
phone +49.521.106-7758
Applications and admissions
FH Bielefeld
Studierendensekretariat
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 6, Gebäude D
33615 Bielefeld
phone +49.521.106-7707 /-7712 /-7716 /-7746
Opening hours under
www.fh-bielefeld.de/studium/studsek
