Health Communication

Examination regulations

Examination regulations for the Master program Health Communication

• Completion of one of the relevant scientific courses of study in communication science or psychology
• Familiarity with empirical research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and statistical evaluation procedures and/or empirical project work totalling 18 credits)
• successful participation in the selection procedure

Graduates in media science, journalism, education, health communication, biology, medicine or public health are admitted subject to conditions.

Selection interview and BA graduation grade

The selection procedure consists of the two components selection interview and BA final grade, which are weighted equally.

In the selection interview, a maximum of 10 points are awarded for each of the criteria:

1. Communication skills and self-assessment,   
2. scientific argumentation and problem solving skills,    
3. relevant practical experience, and        
4. professional motivation to complete a scientific MA course of studies,

so that a maximum of 40 points can be achieved here. The letter of motivation is included in the assessment of the selection interview.

The BA final grade is converted into points. The maximum score of 40 points is achieved by those who can prove a grade of 1.0. One point less is awarded for each gradation of 0.1 in the grade. If the BA final grade is not yet available at the time of application, the grade required by the applicant to be finally admitted by the examination board will be determined by evaluating the selection interview.

The selection procedure has been successfully passed by candidates who receive at least 60 of the 80 points to be achieved.

English language skills

• German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
• We require very good English language skills.

Language Center

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements 

What is the Fast Track program for promotion?

Fast Track means that talented Master students are given the opportunity to signal their interest in a possible doctorate at an early stage and to orientate their studies towards this goal. Important partial achievements such as the Master's thesis are designed in such a way that they enable a smooth transition to the doctoral phase, which significantly shortens the later doctoral period.

How does the Fast Track Program work?

In your fourth semester, you will write a Master's thesis, which will show that you are able to independently work on the topic within the time allocated using scientific methods and to present the results in an appropriate manner. On the other hand, this will also justify your acceptance as a doctoral student with a topic based on the content of the Master's thesis.

What is the added value of the Fast Track Programme on the way to a doctorate?

• Shortening the doctoral phase by at least one semester (due to the preparatory work during the Master's phase)
• After Master's degree, simplified admission to the doctoral school (preparation of an exposé is not required) and acceptance as a doctoral student of the Faculty of Humanities
• Early integration into the doctoral college ComDigMed - even the Master's thesis can be presented and discussed
• Follow-up support after the Master thesis and support in the exploitation of the results

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The letter of motivation (max. 750 words) should include an overview of the scientific and professional/practical training to date, e.g. projects and/or internships completed, experience abroad during the first degree and/or scientific activities in the field of health communication.

• tabular curriculum vitae

• Proof of relevant previous studies (Bachelor's certificate)

If the certificate is not yet available, please submit the current transcript of records.

Proof of internships

• Proof of relevant internships and activities

Proof of methodological knowledge

• Proof of the required 18 credit points in social science research methods/statistics

We recommend that you fill out the tabular overview of performanceor mark the corresponding courses in your overview of grades.