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Find innovative solutions to challenges in healthcare provision using interdisciplinary and multi-professional approaches. The focus at every stage: patients’ needs.

Diversity, culture, sustainability, ethics and applied research – these are the topics that underpin the part-time Applied Health Sciences master programme. This broad-based degree will prepare you to take on operational and strategic responsibilities in a range of occupational areas.

Degree

Master of Science in Health Studies


Organisational form

part-time / 4 semesters / 120 ECTS


Language

German


Study fee

363.36 EUR


Important dates

Date end
15.05.2025

15.04.2025
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The degree programme

Do you have a degree in a healthcare-related subject apart from medicine – in one of the high-level allied health professions (Gehobene medizinisch-technische Dienste), or midwifery, for instance? Are you looking for a new challenge? IMC Krems’ part-time Applied Health Sciences master programme offers you the opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills with a university qualification.

INNOVATIONS FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR

From exploiting new digital technologies such as telehealth and e-health, to integrating health-related innovations and managing interdisciplinary teams – this master degree will enable you to seize the opportunities and respond to the challenges in healthcare provision today.


RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR NON-MEDICAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Discover multiprofessional and interdisciplinary research that addresses practical questions and conducts research with a focus on real-world application.

After your studies, you'll be well-equipped to significantly contribute to the advancement of non-medical health professions.


THINKING INTERDISCIPLINARILY

The programme provides a broad multi- and interdisciplinary foundation. You'll study alongside professionals from various non-medical health professions, gaining valuable insights into different fields of work and learning to think in a connected and interdisciplinary manner.



The practice-based project, which students work on throughout the programme, is a stand-out feature. Students define a challenge or problem facing practitioners in their occupation, develop innovative solutions – as part of a multi-professional team and in collaboration with the interested parties – and implement their solutions in the third semester. To maximise the impact of the project result, students also work on their professional presentation techniques.

Gerhard Tucek

Institutsleitung


Curriculum

A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience

The programme is built on three pillars.

Semesters 1–4

The core subjects

Discover how to leverage interdisciplinarity and multiprofessional collaboration to maintain and enhance the quality of your work in orthoptics, radiological technology, biomedical analytics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech therapy, and midwifery. The broad focus of the programme makes this possible.

Throughout your studies, you’ll learn how to integrate new digital systems, technologies, and health-related innovations into your professional practice, continuously improving the quality of your services.

You will delve deeply into health promotion, prevention, acute and long-term care, and rehabilitation. Additionally, the advisory role is emphasised, enabling clients to compare healthcare services and make informed decisions.

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Semesters 1–4

The practical elements & specialisations

Throughout the programme, our lecturers incorporate their professional experience into the teaching. Issues are discussed and addressed through case studies. You will also benefit from learning from your peers, who bring valuable insights from their professional experiences.

The core of the programme is the practical project, which spans all four semesters. This project involves problem identification, planning, implementation, and presentation of the completed work. Together with your patients, you will develop innovative solutions for real-life issues from your professional field or address future challenges.

Additionally, you will choose either a specialisation in Palliative and Hospice Care or Child and Adolescent Health. You will deepen your knowledge in one of these areas.

 

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Semesters 1–4

The research

A significant aspect of the programme focuses on the development and deepening of skills in philosophy of science and research ethics. Alongside students from the master degree programme in Advanced Nursing Practice, you will apply various scientific methods, learn to plan research projects, and conduct clinical studies successfully. Additionally, you will work on presenting research findings in various settings.

A particular emphasis is placed on the tension between evidence-based practice, standardisation, and personalisation, as well as modern knowledge management. You will explore how to integrate research outcomes into your professional practice.

During your master thesis, you will conduct independent scientific work, applying your advanced and new skills to address research questions. The thesis may be completed in groups and can be related to the practical project. It is also possible to collaborate on existing studies as part of your master thesis.

 

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What can you expect from your studies?

The curriculum provides an overview. Click on the individual courses for further information.

CourseSWSECTS

Handlungsfelder der Angewandten Gesundheitswissenschaften

  
Interprofessionelle Gesundheitsversorgung und Schnittstellenmanagement24
Public Health und Epidemiologie24
   

Innovation im Gesundheitswesen

  
Innovationsentwicklung und -förderung im Gesundheitswesen24
Planung eines Praxisprojekts24
   

Wissenschafts- und Forschungsmethodik I

  
Qualitative Forschungsdesigns und -methoden23
Weitere Forschungsdesigns, -methoden und Literaturreviews12
Wissenschaftstheorie23
   

Rahmenbedingungen der Angewandten Forschung

  
Studienprotokoll und Studiendokumente12
Klinische Forschung und rechtliche Anforderungen24
   

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Team

Prof.(FH) Hanna Köttl, PhD, MSc

Studiengangsleitung

Core competencies

Full profile

Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Tucek
Head of Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences / interim Program director Angewandte Gesundheitswissenschaften
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Prof.(FH) Claudia Oblasser, PhD, MA
Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Christian Keip, MSc, PT
Lecturer Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Assoz.-Prof.(FH) Dr. Wolfgang Lackenbauer, MManip Th
Associate Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Anja Kepplinger, MSc, BSc
Programme Director Advanced Nursing Practice
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Prof.(FH) Jessica Janssen, PhD, MSc, BH
Professor (FH) Institute Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences
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Prof.(FH) Dr. Andreas Lichtenwörther, MSc, BSc
Programme Director Physiotherapy
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Jette Lange, PhD
Senior Lecturer Institute Nursing Science
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