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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen
Master German Medicine & Health

Advanced Practice Nursing

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The three-semester Master's program in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is designed for nursing professionals who want to deepen their clinical expertise and take on responsibility in expanded care roles. The aim of the program is to qualify nurses for increasingly complex requirements in the healthcare system and to provide them with the skills to independently and professionally design nursing care. The focus is on developing advanced clinical competence, scientifically based counseling, research competence, and the ability to manage care processes. Graduates are able to take on tasks in community nursing, school nursing, disaster nursing, or in interdisciplinary teams. The program features an innovative teaching concept with a high proportion of online learning, making it compatible with professional work. It includes ten modules combining scientific depth with practical application and promotes the development of advanced nursing competence for complex care situations.
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The three-semester Master's program in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is designed for nursing professionals who want to deepen their clinical expertise and take on responsibility in expanded care roles. The aim of the program is to qualify nurses for increasingly complex requirements in the healthcare system and to provide them with the skills to independently and professionally design nursing care. The focus is on developing advanced clinical competence, scientifically based counseling, research competence, and the ability to manage care processes. Graduates are able to take on tasks in community nursing, school nursing, disaster nursing, or in interdisciplinary teams. The program features an innovative teaching concept with a high proportion of online learning, making it compatible with professional work. It includes ten modules combining scientific depth with practical application and promotes the development of advanced nursing competence for complex care situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Advanced Practice Nursing at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen

Is Advanced Practice Nursing at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen 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 Advanced Practice Nursing 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 Advanced Practice Nursing at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen?

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 Advanced Practice Nursing?

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 Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen — 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.

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