Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik, M.A.
Carl Remigius Medical School · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master’s programme Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik (M.A.) focuses on building deep expertise in didactics, educational management, and scientific work for teaching and leadership tasks in healthcare education. It is designed for applicants who want to develop their knowledge further in the areas of education, training, and research after their bachelor’s degree.
The programme connects theory and practice through structured study content and practice-oriented elements. It supports graduates in taking on roles in teaching, continuing education, educational programme development, and quality management in healthcare, social, and educational institutions.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Didaktisches Design
- Entwicklung der Lehrendenpersönlichkeit
- Erwachsenenbildung gestalten
- Theorie in der Praxis
- Bildungstheorien und Ethik in der Bildung
- Reasoning und Appraisal
- Diversitätsmanagement
- Pflege- und professionsspezifische Entwicklungsmodelle und -konzepte
- KI, Medienpsychologie, Medienbildung und Mediendidaktik
- Bildungsmanagement
- Empirische Forschungsmethoden in Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften
- Bildungsforschung
- Gesundheitsförderung und Gesundheitskommunikation
- Praktikum in einer Bildungseinrichtung
- Hoch-/Schulentwicklung
- Kommunikation und Beratung im berufspädagogischen Kontext
- Wahlbereich 1
- Wahlbereich 2
- Hospitationen im Rahmen der Praxisorientierung
- Masterprüfung
- Abschlussarbeit
- Kolloquium
- Praxiserfahrung Erwachsenenbildung
- Disziplinenübergreifende Einblicke Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik 1
- Disziplinenübergreifende Einblicke Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik 2
Curriculum
120 CP master’s programme with study plan blocks by semester, including compulsory modules, elective modules (Wahlbereiche), and the final master examination (Masterprüfung).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | Compulsory modules (plus elective module choices stated for Wahlbereiche) | Didaktisches Design | ||
| Entwicklung der Lehrendenpersönlichkeit | ||||
| Erwachsenenbildung gestalten | ||||
| Theorie in der Praxis | ||||
| 2. Semester | Compulsory modules (plus Wahlpflichtmodule from Wahlbereich 1 and Wahlbereich 2) | Bildungstheorien und Ethik in der Bildung | ||
| Reasoning und Appraisal | ||||
| Diversitätsmanagement | ||||
| Pflege- und professionsspezifische Entwicklungsmodelle und -konzepte | ||||
| KI, Medienpsychologie, Medienbildung und Mediendidaktik | ||||
| 3. Semester | Practical and research modules (plus elective choices in Wahlbereiche) | Praktikum in einer Bildungseinrichtung l Portfolio | ||
| Hoch-/Schulentwicklung l Klausur | ||||
| Kommunikation und Beratung im berufspädagogischen Kontext l Klausur | ||||
| Wahlbereich 1 | ||||
| 4. Semester | Research and management modules (plus Wahlpflichtmodule choices in Wahlbereiche) | Bildungsmanagement l Klausur | ||
| Empirische Forschungsmethoden in Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften l Posterpräsentation | ||||
| Bildungsforschung l Klausur | ||||
| Gesundheitsförderung und Gesundheitskommunikation l Projektarbeit | ||||
| Wahlbereich 2 | ||||
| 5. Semester | Advanced modules and final Masterprüfung (Master thesis and colloquium) | Masterprüfung l Abschlussarbeit, Kolloquium | ||
| Disziplinenübergreifende Einblicke Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik 1 l Modulbezogen | ||||
| Kongresse, Tagungen, Zusatzqualifikationen l Portfolio | ||||
| Disziplinenübergreifende Einblicke Medizin- und Pflegepädagogik 2 l Modulbezogen | ||||
| Praxiserfahrung Erwachsenenbildung l Portfolio | ||||
| Kongresse, Tagungen, Zusatzqualifikationen l Portfolio | ||||
| Total | All modules in the 120-CP study plan across semesters 1–5, including Wahlbereiche and the Masterprüfung (final thesis and colloquium) | |||
Career outcomes
- You qualify to work in teaching roles in health-related education settings, including vocational schools, higher education, and further education institutions.
- You gain skills in educational and training program development, helping you build and organize study and training offerings in the health and care sector.
- You develop practical competencies for modern teaching and learning concepts, including digital learning formats and interprofessional teaching settings.
- You are prepared for responsibility in learning quality management and evaluation of educational processes, supporting evidence-based improvements in health and care training.
- You can move into advanced roles that combine education with research, including activities in health, care, and education research and academic teaching.
- You build a profile suited for leadership tasks in educational management, including school development and strategy-oriented educational management.
Employability rate
Graduates in health education and social pedagogy pathways in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting continuing hiring needs in public, welfare, and training-related institutions.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in education, training, and (where applicable) research roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | International applicants must provide proof of a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung), for example Abitur or Fachabitur. |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a completed bachelor’s degree in areas such as medicine education, health, nursing, therapy, or comparable degree programmes, or a degree in human medicine (Humanmedizin). |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / total program | The university states that tuition fees vary by study program and are charged over the full duration, but it does not publish the specific program price on the accessible pages. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / total program | A separate semester contribution amount is not published on the accessible program-financing pages. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | The program page mentions an 'Anmeldegebühr' (application fee) promotion, but the exact amount is not published on the accessible pages. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before deadline |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports postgraduate master studies in Germany for participants from developing countries in development-related fields. International applicants who meet DAAD EPOS conditions can apply for the scholarship for the master degree at a selected German university. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit online application
Apply online using the university’s application form. Upload the required documents in the upload area as part of your application submission. You can apply at any time, while the study programmes typically start in the winter semester.
Application review and feedback
After you submit your documents, your application is reviewed by the admissions-related contact/team and the admissions committee. After the review, the university contacts you by phone with the next steps. If needed, you may be invited to an acceptance day (Aufnahmetag) or a selection interview.
Admission, reservation, and enrolment documents
If you receive an offer of admission, the university reserves your study place for 14 days. Within this period, you must return the signed study contract. You then upload any remaining documents required for enrolment in the upload area.