Physician Assistance, M.Sc.
Carl Remigius Medical School · Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Physician Assistance Master (M.Sc.) at Carl Remigius Medical School focuses on sector-appropriate care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and strengthens skills in areas like clinical reasoning, patient safety, digital medicine, and scientific methodology.
The program is designed alongside practical learning, including a practice phase that you can complete with your employer where the responsibilities match your chosen focus, or you may choose to complete the practice phase abroad.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop scientific and methodological competence with Wissenschaftliche Methodik
- Build Clinical Reasoning and strengthen patient-centered clinical thinking
- Focus on Patientensicherheit and core foundations of safe care
- Introduce Digitale Medizin as an online module
- Choose sector-appropriate care modules for ambulatory care: Sektorengerechte Versorgung im ambulanten Bereich I
- Choose sector-appropriate care modules for ambulatory care: Sektorengerechte Versorgung im ambulanten Bereich II
- Apply the learning in Praxisphase ambulant I
- Choose sector-appropriate care modules for inpatient/stationary care: Sektorengerechte Versorgung im stationären Bereich I
- Choose sector-appropriate care modules for inpatient/stationary care: Sektorengerechte Versorgung im stationären Bereich II
- Apply the learning in Praxisphase stationär I
- Complete the program with the Abschlussprüfung
- Consolidate advanced knowledge from scientific and clinical modules
- Complete the final examination as the concluding requirement of the Master
Curriculum
Physician Assistance (M.Sc.) organised as a 60 CP master with a 1st-semester core foundation, a 2nd-semester clinical/digital focus and elective specialisation choice, and an end-of-program Abschlussprüfung.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Wissenschaftliche Methodik | ||
| Clinical Reasoning | ||||
| Patientensicherheit | ||||
| Digitale Medizin* | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and practice phase (ambulant) | Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung | ||
| Sektorengerechte Versorgung im ambulanten Bereich I** | ||||
| Sektorengerechte Versorgung im ambulanten Bereich II** | ||||
| Praxisphase ambulant I** | ||||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules and practice phase (stationär) + Abschlussprüfung | Sektorengerechte Versorgung im stationären Bereich I** | ||
| Sektorengerechte Versorgung im stationären Bereich II** | ||||
| Praxisphase stationär I** | ||||
| Abschlussprüfung | ||||
| Total | All modules and the Abschlussprüfung (60 CP master programme) | |||
Career outcomes
- You can take on leading responsibilities in healthcare as a Physician Assistant after completing the Master’s focus on future leadership in health services.
- You build advanced competence in patient safety and clinical reasoning, helping you support high-quality, secure care processes in everyday practice.
- You gain practical capability for sector-appropriate care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, strengthening your profile for leadership roles across care pathways.
- You develop expertise in digital medicine and scientific methodology, supporting evidence-informed decision-making in modern healthcare teams.
- The Master’s structure is designed for continuing work while studying (career-compatible, berufsbegleitend), so you build experience alongside your qualification.
- With the Master credential, you can progress into roles in research and teaching related to Physician Assistance and contribute to shaping the profession in Germany.
Employability rate
Graduates of physician assistance and related healthcare roles in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady hiring demand in clinical and healthcare-delivery teams.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for qualified professionals who can take on patient-care and coordination responsibilities in healthcare settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor degree with required credit points | International applicants must have completed the Bachelor’s degree Physician Assistance (B.Sc.) with at least 240 CP. Alternatively, an academic qualification in the medical or physician assistance field with the corresponding credit points also enables participation in the Master program. |
| English proficiency | Applicants should have English knowledge at least at Level B1 for this program. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Physician Assistance (M.Sc.), international applicants should have English proficiency at least at Level B1.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / total program | Official program page provides a financing section but does not publish a tuition amount in the accessible page text during this research pass. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying from abroad must ensure they can cover study and living costs in Germany. If the university requests proof of funding during the admissions process, provide the documents in the required format.
- Proof of ability to finance studies if requested during the admissions process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | July 20, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | September 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Submit the online application and upload your documents
Complete the university’s online application form and upload the required documents in the upload area. The university states that applications are possible throughout the year, and that programs typically start in the Winter semester. Prepare your Bachelor and credit point evidence first, as this Master requires at least 240 CP from the relevant Bachelor pathway.
Admissions review and follow-up
After you submit your application documents, your file is checked by the interested party and applicant management or the admissions committee. After this review, the university contacts you by phone with feedback or next steps. If anything is unclear about your foreign qualification equivalence, respond promptly so the admissions process can continue.
Admission decision and final enrolment steps
If you receive an admission offer, the university reserves your study place for 14 days. Within this time, you must return the signed study contract and upload any remaining documents required for enrolment. Complete the enrolment uploads on time to secure your place for the program start.