University of Duisburg-Essen campus

Health Sciences

Nursing (B.Sc., dual) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Dual, science-based bachelor's with alternating theory and practice phases at Essen University Hospital, leading to the professional title Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann. Prepares for evidence-based care of people of all ages in acute, long-term inpatient and outpatient settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Department: Institute for Medical Education  |  Duration: 8 semesters (dual; 240 credit points)  |  Study mode: full-time dual study; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Alternating theoretical and practical phases covering scientific foundations, methods and occupation-related skills.

Career pathways

Graduates can start directly in inpatient and outpatient care or follow further study paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or recognised equivalent; access is also possible for professionally qualified applicants without the Abitur. Admission-free.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 8 semesters (dual; 240 credit points)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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