Students in the Master's degree program in Human Medicine are trained to become highly-skilled medical experts and learn to work responsibly and independently. The curriculum provides students with broad-based medical expertise and ensure they acquire the necessary hands-on skills and abilities required in today's medical profession. The program includes a special emphasis on changing lives for the better by improving doctor-patient communication and bedside manner as well as an in-depth focus on solution-oriented approaches, team skills, networking, and the importance of lifelong learning.
Master's Degree in
The six-semester Master's degree program in Human Medicine is 180 ECTS credits and includes mandatory classes in the human life cycle, the nervous system, sensory organs, primary care, differential diagnostics and emergency medicine. Students can select their elective courses from a wide array of subject areas. The last year of the program is clinical traineeship, giving you hands-on, real-world practice in addressing medical issues and working at different clinical departments, at a hospital, or in general medical practice. Graduates of the Master's degree program in Human Medicine are awarded the academic title Dr. med. univ.
Your Benefits
- High-quality training according to the latest educational findings
- Interdisciplinary and modern curriculum
- Practical access to becoming a medical professional
- Unique focus on healthcare research, aging research and technology
Master's Degree in
Human Medicine
Degree
Dr. med. univ.
Duration
6 Semesters
ECTS
180 Credits
Language
German
Program Objectives, Job Opportunities, Career Prospects
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Master's degree program in Human Medicine trains students to become qualified physicians. After completing training in a specialized field, you can work at a hospital or open your own practice. In addition, you can pursue interests in:
- Occupational medicine
- Medical research
- Public administration
- Medical journal consulting
Recommended Study Plan
As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 180 ECTS credits in the following areas:
| Semester | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Cycle | x | |||||
| Nervous System and Sensory Organs | x | |||||
| Basic Medical Care | x | |||||
| Differential Diagnosis and Emergencies | x | |||||
| Medical Skills and Abilities | x | x | x | x | ||
| Academic Work | x | x | x | |||
| Patient Care | x | x | x | x | ||
| Mandatory Clinical Traineeship | x | x | ||||
| Problem-Based Learning | x | x | x | x | ||
| Master's Thesis | x | x | ||||
| Clinical-Practical Year | x | x |
Additional Information
Mandatory 8-week clinical traineeship
48-week clinical internship year
Admission Requirements
- BA in Human Medicine (JKU) or a comparable undergraduate degree equivalent in scope and content
- Admission Procedure
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