Master in Health Sciences | Alma Mater Europaea University

DURATION

4 semesters / 2 years

SCOPE

120 ECTS

DEGREE AWARDED

Master of Science

LOCATION

Maribor, Murska Sobota

MODE OF STUDY

full time fee-paying study

START OF LECTURES

October

CLASSIFICATION

SQF 8 / EQF 7 / QF-EHEA second cycle

General Curriculum Faculty Benefits Employability

Deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and co-create the future of healthcare.

The Master's degree program in Health Sciences offers study in five modern tracks: Physiotherapy, Integrative Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing and Autism.

The program is designed for everyone who wishes to become a competent and innovative professional in the healthcare sector. The study focuses on acquiring advanced research, evaluation, and planning skills that are essential for successfully addressing global challenges in healthcare.

Under the expert guidance of renowned lecturers and experienced practitioners, students develop:

high-level research competencies,
innovative approaches to solving challenges,
the ability to work independently and in teams across diverse healthcare settings.

With the best mentors and real-world challenges.

Module Physiotherapy

1st YEAR

	Subject	ECTS
Total for the year		60
1	Research, research methods and statistics	10
2	Public health	5
3	Quality and safety in healthcare	5
4	Preventive methods in healthcare	10
5	Elective subject 1	5
6	Evidence-based physiotherapy practice	10
7	Practical approaches to physiotherapy in sports	5
8	Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal physiotherapy	10

2nd YEAR

	Subject	ECTS
Total for the year		60
Total for the study program		120
9	Writing scientific papers and qualitative research methods in healthcare	10
10	Clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal physiotherapy 2	5
11	Myofascial techniques	5
12	Elective subject 2	5
13	Elective subject 3	5
14	Elective subject 4	5
15	Master's thesis	25

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

	ELECTIVE SUBJECTS	ECTS
1	Rehabilitation	5
2	Manual medicine and manual therapy	5
3	Multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of athletes after rehabilitation of sports injuries	5
4	Health promotion in physiotherapy	5
5	Evidence-based physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics	5
6	Evidence-based practice in neurophysiotherapy	5
7	Applied sensory integration in children and adults	5
8	Evidence-based conservative therapy of chronic lymphedema	5
9	Modern approaches in the field of gerontological nursing	5
10	Management of systems and processes in healthcare	5
11	Complementary forms in healthcare	5
12	Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine	5
13	Body-mind medicine	5
14	Education for a healthy lifestyle	5
15	Modern theories of patient care from the perspective of nursing	5
16	Epidemiology in public health	5
17	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
18	Forms of integrative and complementary medicine	5
19	Elective skills of integrative health sciences – Body and mind	5
20	Use of hemp and cannabinoids for medical purposes	5
21	Characteristics of autism and diagnostics	5
22	Therapeutic approaches I	5
23	Social inclusion of persons with autism	5
24	Therapeutic approaches II	5
25	Mental health of persons with autism	5
26	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
27	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
28	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 1	5
29	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
30	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
31	Tissue and channel management	5
32	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 2	5
33	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 3	5
34	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5
35	Evidence-based nursing*	5
36	Contemporary Technologies in Rehabilitation	5
37	The Biopsychosocial Model in Pain Management in Physiotherapy	5
38	Advanced physiotherapeutic methods of dealing with musculoskeletal pathologies	5
39	Integration of motor-learning principles	5
40	Special diagnostics in physiotherapy	5
41	Rehabilitation after Abdominal Surgery and Perioperative Care	5

Module Integrative Health Sciences

1st YEAR

	Subject	ECTS
Total for the year		60
1	Research, research methods and statistics	10
2	Public health	5
3	Quality and safety in healthcare	5
4	Preventive methods in healthcare	10
5	Basic Ayurvedic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
6	Basic Ayurvedic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
7	Ayurvedic protocols for treatment of common disorders 1	5
8	Mandatory subject of the chosen field 1	5
9	Mandatory subject of the chosen field 2	5
10	Mandatory subject of the chosen field 3	5

2nd YEAR

	Subject	ECTS
Total for the year		60
Total for the study program		120
11	Writing scientific papers and qualitative research methods in healthcare	10
12	Elective subject 1	10
13	Elective subject 2	10
14	Elective subject 3	5
15	Master's thesis	25

FIELD SUBJECTS

	FIELD Integrative Health Sciences – mandatory subject	ECTS
1	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
2	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
3	Tissue and channel management in Ayurveda	5
4	Forms of integrative and complementary medicine	5
5	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
6	Elective subject: Protocols for treatment of common disorders 2	10
7	Elective subject: Protocols for treatment of common disorders 3	10
8	Elective subject: Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5
9	Elective subject: elective skills of health sciences - acupuncture	5

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

	ELECTIVE SUBJECTS	ECTS
1	Rehabilitation	5
2	Manual medicine and manual therapy	5
3	Multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of athletes after rehabilitation of sports injuries	5
4	Health promotion in physiotherapy	5
5	Evidence-based physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics	5
6	Evidence-based practice in neurophysiotherapy	5
7	Applied sensory integration in children and adults	5
8	Evidence-based conservative therapy of chronic lymphedema	5
9	Modern approaches in the field of gerontological nursing	5
10	Management of systems and processes in healthcare	5
11	Complementary forms in healthcare	5
12	Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine	5
13	Body-mind medicine	5
14	Education for a healthy lifestyle	5
15	Modern theories of patient care from the perspective of nursing	5
16	Epidemiology in public health	5
17	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
18	Forms of integrative and complementary medicine	5
19	Elective skills of integrative health sciences – Body and mind	5
20	Use of hemp and cannabinoids for medical purposes	5
21	Characteristics of autism and diagnostics	5
22	Therapeutic approaches I	5
23	Social inclusion of persons with autism	5
24	Therapeutic approaches II	5
25	Mental health of persons with autism	5
26	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
27	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
28	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 1	5
29	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
30	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
31	Tissue and channel management	5
32	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 2	5
33	Protocols for treatment of common disorders 3	5
34	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5
35	Evidence-based nursing*	5

Module Public health

CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
1. SEMESTER
1	Research, research methods and statistics	10
2	Ethical approaches and communication skills in health care	10
3	Public health	5
4	Quality and safety in health care	5
Total		30
2. SEMESTER
5	Health legislation with emphasis on patient rights	5
6	Preventive methods in health care	10
7	Mental health	10
8	Health care demography	5
Total		30

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
3. SEMESTER
9	Scientific writing and qualitative research methods in health care	10
10	Mandatory course for the chosen module 1	5
11	Mandatory course for the chosen module 2	5
12	Elective course 1	5
13	Elective course 2	5
Total		30
4. SEMESTER
14	Elective course 3	5
15	Master thesis	25
Total		30

Mandatory courses

	MODULE Public health - mandatory courses	ECTS
1	Healthy lifestyle education	5
2	Public health epidemiology	5

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

	ELECTIVE COURSES	ECTS
1	Rehabilitation	5
2	Manual medicine and manual therapy	5
3	Multidisciplinary approach to the postrehabilitation of an athlete following sports injuries	5
4	Health promotion and prevention in physiotherapy	5
5	Evidence-based physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics	5
6	Evidence Based practice in Neurohysiotherapy	5
7	Applied sensory integration in children and adults	5
8	Evidence-based conservative chronic lymphedema therapy	5
9	Stress in health care and supervision	5
10	Modern approaches in the field of geriatric health care	5
11	Employee career development and coaching	5
12	Health care system and processes management	5
13	Complementary forms in health care	5
14	Acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine	5
15	Information – quantum technology in health care	5
16	Body and mind medicine	5
17	Rehabilitation	5
18	Manual medicine and manual health care	5
19	Healthy lifestyle education	5
20	Modern patient treatment theories from the nursing perspective	5
21	Public health epidemiology	5
22	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
23	Integrative and complementary medicine forms	5
24	Selected sections from human functional anatomy	5
25	Integrative oncology	5
26	Optional skills of integrative ZV – bioresonant, quantum medicine and BDORT	5
27	Optional skills of integrative ZV - homeopathy	5
28	Optional skills of integrative ZV – wellness, spa and spa	5
29	Optional skills of integrative ZV – Body and mind	5
30	Optional skills of integrative ZV – phytotherapy	5
31	Use of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes	5
32	Characteristics of autism and diagnostics	5
33	Therapeutic approaches I	5
34	Social inclusion of people with autism	5
35	Therapeutic approaches II	5
36	Mental health of people with autism	5
37	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
38	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
39	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 1	5
40	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
41	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
42	Tissue and canal management	5
43	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 2	5
44	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 3	5
45	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5

Module Nursing

CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
1. SEMESTER
1	Research, research methods and statistics	10
2	Ethical approaches and communication skills in health care	10
3	Public health	5
4	Quality and safety in health care	5
Total		30
2. SEMESTER
5	Health legislation with emphasis on patient rights	5
6	Preventive methods in health care	10
7	Mental health	10
8	Health care demography	5
Total		30

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
3. SEMESTER
9	Scientific writing and qualitative research methods in health car	10
10	Mandatory course for the chosen module 1	5
11	Mandatory course for the chosen module 2	5
12	Elective course 1	5
13	Elective course 2	5
Total		30
4. SEMESTER
14	Elective course 3	5
15	Master thesis	25
Total		30

Mandatory courses

	MODULE Nursing - mandatory courses	ECTS
1	Healthy lifestyle education	5
2	Modern patient treatment theories from the nursing perspective	5

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

	ELECTIVE COURSES	ECTS
1	Rehabilitation	5
2	Manual medicine and manual therapy	5
3	Multidisciplinary approach to the postrehabilitation of an athlete following sports injuries	5
4	Health promotion and prevention in physiotherapy	5
5	Evidence-based physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics	5
6	Evidence Based practice in Neurohysiotherapy	5
7	Applied sensory integration in children and adults	5
8	Evidence-based conservative chronic lymphedema therapy	5
9	Stress in health care and supervision	5
10	Modern approaches in the field of geriatric health care	5
11	Employee career development and coaching	5
12	Health care system and processes management	5
13	Complementary forms in health care	5
14	Acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine	5
15	Information – quantum technology in health care	5
16	Body and mind medicine	5
17	Rehabilitation	5
18	Manual medicine and manual health care	5
19	Healthy lifestyle education	5
20	Modern patient treatment theories from the nursing perspective	5
21	Public health epidemiology	5
22	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
23	Integrative and complementary medicine forms	5
24	Selected sections from human functional anatomy	5
25	Integrative oncology	5
26	Optional skills of integrative ZV – bioresonant, quantum medicine and BDORT	5
27	Optional skills of integrative ZV - homeopathy	5
28	Optional skills of integrative ZV – wellness, spa and spa	5
29	Optional skills of integrative ZV – Body and mind	5
30	Optional skills of integrative ZV – phytotherapy	5
31	Use of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes	5
32	Characteristics of autism and diagnostics	5
33	Therapeutic approaches I	5
34	Social inclusion of people with autism	5
35	Therapeutic approaches II	5
36	Mental health of people with autism	5
37	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
38	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
39	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 1	5
40	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
41	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
42	Tissue and canal management	5
43	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 2	5
44	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 3	5
45	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5

Module Autism

CURRICULUM – 1st YEA

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
1. SEMESTER
1	Research, research methods and statistics	10
2	Ethical approaches and communication skills in health care	10
3	Public health	5
4	Quality and safety in health care	5
Total		30
2. SEMESTER
5	Health legislation with emphasis on patient rights	5
6	Preventive methods in health care	10
7	Mental health	10
8	Health care demography	5
Total		30

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

	Course	ECTS
Total per year		60
Total per study program		120
3. SEMESTER
9	Scientific writing and qualitative research methods in health care	10
10	Autism characteristics and diagnosis	5
11	Therapeutic approaches I	5
12	Elective course 1	5
13	Elective course 2	5
Total		30
4. SEMESTER
14	Elective course 3	5
15	Master thesis	25
Total		30

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

	ELECTIVE COURSES	ECTS
1	Rehabilitation	5
2	Manual medicine and manual therapy	5
3	Multidisciplinary approach to the postrehabilitation of an athlete following sports injuries	5
4	Health promotion and prevention in physiotherapy	5
5	Evidence-based physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics	5
6	Evidence Based practice in Neurohysiotherapy	5
7	Applied sensory integration in children and adults	5
8	Evidence-based conservative chronic lymphedema therapy	5
9	Stress in health care and supervision	5
10	Modern approaches in the field of geriatric health care	5
11	Employee career development and coaching	5
12	Health care system and processes management	5
13	Complementary forms in health care	5
14	Acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine	5
15	Information – quantum technology in health care	5
16	Body and mind medicine	5
17	Rehabilitation	5
18	Manual medicine and manual health care	5
19	Healthy lifestyle education	5
20	Modern patient treatment theories from the nursing perspective	5
21	Public health epidemiology	5
22	Scientific approach in integrative health sciences	5
23	Integrative and complementary medicine forms	5
24	Selected sections from human functional anatomy	5
25	Integrative oncology	5
26	Optional skills of integrative ZV – bioresonant, quantum medicine and BDORT	5
27	Optional skills of integrative ZV - homeopathy	5
28	Optional skills of integrative ZV – wellness, spa and spa	5
29	Optional skills of integrative ZV – Body and mind	5
30	Optional skills of integrative ZV – phytotherapy	5
31	Use of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes	5
32	Characteristics of autism and diagnostics	5
33	Therapeutic approaches I	5
34	Social inclusion of people with autism	5
35	Therapeutic approaches II	5
36	Mental health of people with autism	5
37	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 1	5
38	Basic principles of prevention, diagnosis and treatment 2	5
39	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 1	5
40	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 1	5
41	Aromatherapy and skin disorders	5
42	Tissue and canal management	5
43	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 2	5
44	Protocols for the treatment of common disorders 3	5
45	Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) 2	5
46	Methods for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders	10

Sr. Lect.

Andrea Backović Juričan

E-mail andrea.backovic-jurican@nijz.si

Prof.

Majda Bastič

E-mail majda.bastic@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Patricija Goubar

E-mail patricija.goubar@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Tadeja Hernja Rumpf

E-mail tadeja.hernja@almamater.si

Sr. Lect.

Edvard Jakšič

Head of the Nursing study programme

E-mail edvard.jaksic@almamater.si

Assoc. Prof.

Breda Jesenšek Papež

E-mail breda.jesensek@almamater.si

Lect.

Tjaša Knific

E-mail tjasa.knific@nijz.si

Visiting Prof.

Sabina Korošec Zavšek

E-mail sabina.korosec1@siol.net

Assist. Prof.

Tine Kovačič

Holder of the study program Health Sciences and Autism

E-mail tine.kovacic@almamater.si

Prof.

Sebastjan Kristovič

Vice-Rector for Education
Head of the Study Program Speech Therapy

Phone 041 343 960

E-mail sebastjan.kristovic@almamater.si

Prof.

Tatjana Kundaković

E-mail tatjana.kundakovic@pharmacy.bg.ac.rs

Assist. Prof.

Nikolaj Lipič

E-mail nikolaj.lipic1@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Mercedes Lovrečič

E-mail mercedes.lovrecic@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Marta Macedoni Lukšič

E-mail marta.macedoni@almamater.si

Assoc. Prof.

Gordana Marković

E-mail gordana.markovic@almamater.si

Prof.

Uroš Marušič

E-mail uros.marusic@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Jasna Murgel

E-mail jasna.murgel@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Robert Oravecz

Head of the Psychotherapeutic Propedeutics Study

E-mail robert.oravecz@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Nataša Toplak

E-mail natasa.toplak@almamater.si

Prof.

Vladimir Trajkovski

E-mail vladimir.trajkovski@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Eva Uršej

E-mail eva.ursej@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Staša Vodička

E-mail stasa.vodicka1@almamater.si

Assist. Prof.

Mit With Bračič

E-mail mitja.bracic@almamater.si

Sr. Lect.

Živa Ziva Arko

E-mail ziva.arko@almamater.si

Top Educational Quality
Modern applied knowledge, individual approach, and mentorship from top academic experts and practitioners.

Modern Online Study Delivery
All lectures are recorded and accessible without restrictions, allowing students flexibility in learning and the use of the most advanced information and communication technology for an interactive and effective study experience.

Innovative Program Design
Common compulsory subjects in the first year and specialization with elective subjects in the second year.

Choice of Direction Based on Personal Interests
In the second year, you specialize in one of five current fields.

Comprehensive Clinical Training
Structured and professionally guided practical training in various clinical physiotherapy environments, from hospitals to rehabilitation centers.

High Employability
Physiotherapists are among the most sought-after professionals in healthcare, so the study opens a wide range of career opportunities and provides a competitive advantage in the job market.

Flexibility for Elite Athletes
Alma Mater Europaea University is a sports-friendly faculty and enables the balancing of a top sports career with studies.

Demand for physiotherapists is increasing as they play an important role in recovery, improving mobility, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining physical fitness at various stages of life.

Employment opportunities include:

Healthcare and Educational Institutions
Work in hospitals, health centers, and specialized rehabilitation centers.

Private Practice
Opportunity to independently provide physiotherapy services and open your own physiotherapy studio.

Sports Associations, Clubs, and National Teams
Assisting athletes in injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as improving physical fitness.

Institutes and Research Institutions
Work in the field of rehabilitation and research, such as the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Rehabilitation or the Oncology Institute.

Spas and Wellness Centers
Specialized programs for improving physical fitness and recovery.

Educational Institutions
Physiotherapy in special schools, kindergartens, and at the College of Health Care.

Homes for the Elderly
Helping the elderly maintain mobility, manage pain, and rehabilitate after injuries.

The knowledge and skills acquired during studies enable work in various environments and contribute to improving mobility, independence, and overall well-being of users.

DURATION

4 semesters / 2 years

SCOPE

120 ECTS

DEGREE AWARDED

Master of Science

LOCATION

Maribor, Murska Sobota

MODE OF STUDY

full time fee-paying study

START OF LECTURES

October

CLASSIFICATION

SQF 8 / EQF 7 / QF-EHEA second cycle

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Health Sciences

The Master's degree program in Health Sciences offers study in five modern tracks: Physiotherapy, Integrative Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing and Autism.

Curriculum

1st YEAR

2nd YEAR

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

1st YEAR

2nd YEAR

FIELD SUBJECTS

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

Mandatory courses

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

Mandatory courses

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

CURRICULUM – 1st YEA

CURRICULUM – 2nd YEAR

ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL MODULES

Andrea Backović Juričan

Majda Bastič

Patricija Goubar

Tadeja Hernja Rumpf

Edvard Jakšič

Breda Jesenšek Papež

Tjaša Knific

Sabina Korošec Zavšek

Tine Kovačič

Sebastjan Kristovič

Tatjana Kundaković

Nikolaj Lipič

Mercedes Lovrečič

Marta Macedoni Lukšič

Gordana Marković

Uroš Marušič

Jasna Murgel

Robert Oravecz

Nataša Toplak

Vladimir Trajkovski

Eva Uršej

Staša Vodička

Mit With Bračič

Živa Ziva Arko

Why is the Master's Degree in Health Sciences at Alma Mater Europaea University the Right Choice?

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