Social Work in Health Care, MSc

Academic discipline: Medical and Health Sciences

Qualification: Social Worker in Health Care

Starting date: September

Language requirements: English language proficiency (CEFR level B2, assessed at the compulsory entrance interview)

Academic requirements: A relevant BA or BSc degree in the field of Social Work, Social Pedagogy, Medical and Health Sciences (for example Health Care and Disease Prevention, Nursing and Patient Care), Recreation Management, Health Promotion, Social Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Pedagogy, Adult Education, Community Coordination, etc. + entrance interview

Duration: 4 semesters

ECTS credits: 120 credits

Tuition Fee: 5,500 USD/year

One-time fees: Application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short description:

The aim of the degree program is to train professionals who, equipped with knowledge and methods from the fields of health and social sciences, are able to tackle both health-related and social problems through professional, social, and intersectoral cooperation. Graduates will engage in preventive activities as well as initiatives targeting acute problems and follow-up care.

Lecture, seminar: 36%

Practice: 64%

Internship/Practice: Students should complete 420 hours of health social work field practice.

Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

Year 1: Basics of Health Sciences, Health Management Studies, Health Psychology and Mental Hygiene, Health Policy, Sociology of Health, Clients and Methods of Social Work, Health and Pension Insurance Systems, Quality Assurance in Social and Health Systems, Applied Research Methodology, Health and Social Law.
Year 2: Rehabilitation, Deviance and Behavior Disorders, Social Surroundings and Epidemiology, Fields and Methods of Health Social Work.

Career prospects: Graduates with a Master's degree in Health Social Work will find job opportunities in institutions and services that provide comprehensive health and social care, utilizing inter-professional and broadened competencies for the benefit of clients and patients. Potential workplaces include elderly homes, hospice care, and institutions for individuals with addictions, disabilities, or psychiatric conditions. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

For more information about the program, please check the course Bulletin

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