Skip to content
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Master German Social Sciences

Health Services Research

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Health services research is an interdisciplinary field focusing on healthcare, patient needs, and conditions for good care. This research-oriented Master's programme explores healthcare fundamentals and trains students in evidence-based healthcare. Graduates become health services researchers capable of identifying healthcare problems, planning innovations, and implementing solutions using scientific methods. The programme provides knowledge in medical, psychological, and sociological basics of health; theoretical concepts of health services research; health systems design; digitisation in healthcare; quality management; and research methods. It offers specializations in digitisation in healthcare, organization of care for aging populations, and other areas like General Medicine, Outpatient Care, Assistance Systems, Organisational Health Services Research, Ethics in Medicine, Rehabilitation Research, Health Economics, and Nutrition in old age.
Show the original English text
Health services research is an interdisciplinary field focusing on healthcare, patient needs, and conditions for good care. This research-oriented Master's programme explores healthcare fundamentals and trains students in evidence-based healthcare. Graduates become health services researchers capable of identifying healthcare problems, planning innovations, and implementing solutions using scientific methods. The programme provides knowledge in medical, psychological, and sociological basics of health; theoretical concepts of health services research; health systems design; digitisation in healthcare; quality management; and research methods. It offers specializations in digitisation in healthcare, organization of care for aging populations, and other areas like General Medicine, Outpatient Care, Assistance Systems, Organisational Health Services Research, Ethics in Medicine, Rehabilitation Research, Health Economics, and Nutrition in old age.

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Health Services Research

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health Services Research at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Is Health Services Research at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Health Services Research programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Health Services Research at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Health Services Research?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.