In-Person and Online Days for the 2026/2027 Winter Semester
2nd Semester, Master's in Nursing Education:
In-person → Monday and Tuesday
Online → Friday
Online/In-Person Information Sessions
September 30, 2026 In-person event at 6:00 p.m.
October 14, 2026: In-person event at 6:00 p.m.
November 25, 2026 In-person event at 6:00 p.m.
December 9, 2026 Online event at 6:00 p.m.
January 15, 2027 Online event at 6:00 p.m.
Register for the events of your choice with no obligation (anika.werner@hwg-lu.de).
After registering, you will receive the access link for the respective online sessions in a timely manner.
The in-person events will take place on our campus in Ludwigshafen.
Profile
Reasons for studying nursing education at the HWG...
- Flexible Study Options
- Two days of in-person classes and one day of online classes per week
- Modules tailored to your needs
- Courses tailored to practical requirements
- Opportunities for networking and academic discourse
- Access to current literature (print and digital)
- Digital platform for communication and learning organization
- Family-friendly university
- No mandatory attendance
A brief summary of the degree programs...
Nursing Education Degree Program – The Path to Educational Expertise in the Health and Nursing Sector
The Nursing Education degree program prepares students for careers as educators in healthcare training and continuing education. A solid foundation in nursing science, pedagogy, and educational management provides the basis for competently guiding and supporting the next generation of nursing professionals.
The Master’s program in Nursing Education combines pedagogical, nursing science, and methodological content and specifically prepares students for a career in nursing education. The program equips students with the skills to develop innovative teaching methods and design educational processes in various settings.
Head of degree program
Prof. Dr. phil. Armin Leibig & Dipl. Pol. Kai Mosebach
Content & procedure
Further information on the modular content
1st module Nursing pedagogy in theory and practice
- Nursing pedagogy and didactics for theory and practice
- Generalism as a challenge
2nd module Scientifically based action in nursing and nursing pedagogy
- In-depth quantitative and qualitative research in various fields of nursing and nursing education
- Evidence-based practice
- Current developments in nursing science and practice (generalist nursing) I
- Current developments in nursing science and practice (generalist nursing) II
3rd module Ethics in nursing
- Fundamentals of practical philosophy for ethics in nursing
- Ethical theories
- Specifics of ethics in nursing
- Specialist didactics of ethics in nursing
- Ethical problems in the life span
4. management of educational institutions
- Occupational health management in healthcare facilities
- Organizing, managing and developing healthcare facilities
- Health concepts for nurses - staff, trainees, educators
5. nursing pedagogy in professional practice
- Introduction and support - practical phase
- Future challenges of nursing education
- Critically reflective teacher training
- Evaluation of the practical phase
6th module Master's thesis
In the Master's thesis, students draw on the content of all the modules from the degree course. The Master's thesis serves to independently deal with a question. This is prepared with the aid of current literature in a discursive and critical process
Application & Admission
Application
The "Apply" button takes you directly to the instructions for registration and application.
Unsure which documents need to be uploaded to the portal? The following overview will help:
A list of all types of entrance qualifications can be found here:
General application forms:
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree with 210 ECTS including completed vocational training in nursing or healthcare.
Questions about the application?
The Student Service Center (SSC) team is happy to assist with any questions regarding applications and admission—whether you need help with the application process or have questions about the required documents.
By phone and email (all day)
Email: ssc-bewerbung@ 8< SPAM protection, please remove >8 hwg-lu.de
Phone: +49 621 5203-0
In-person appointments
Mon and Tue: 9 :30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thu: 9 :30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wed and Fri: closed
If you have questions about the content or focus of a specific degree program, the respective program managers for your desired program will be happy to assist you. You can find their contact information below.
