Naturheilkunde & komplementäre Medizin, M.Sc.
Carl Remigius Medical School · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Masterstudiengang Naturheilkunde & komplementäre Medizin (M.Sc.) befähigt dich zur Durchführung naturheilkundlicher Heilmethoden in deinem Berufsalltag oder in einer naturheilkundlichen Praxis. Alternativ kannst du dich auch für Forschung oder Lehre qualifizieren.
Im Laufe der vier Semester lernst du unter anderem Grundlagen der Bewegungs- und Ernährungstherapie sowie Pflanzenheilkunde und traditionelle chinesische Medizin. Das berufsbegleitend konzipierte Studium verbindet dabei ganzheitliche Diagnostik und naturheilkundliche Therapien mit praktischen Einheiten, Projektarbeiten und Skills-Trainings.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen der Naturheilkunde including Anatomische Grundlagen and Physiologische Grundlagen
- Regulationsbiologie with Paradigmen und Verfahren regulationsbiologischer Konzepte and Ausgewählte Methoden der regulationsbiologischen Diagnostik und Intervention
- Biologisches Grundverständnis der Naturheilkunde (E-)Klausur
- Allgemeine and spezielle komplementärmedizinische Untersuchungstechniken with Allgemeine komplementärmedizinische Untersuchungstechniken and Spezielle komplementärmedizinische Untersuchungstechniken
- Diagnose und Differentialdiagnose
- Vorstellung und Exploration der klassischen Naturheilkunde with Evidenbasierung und Verfahren der komplementären Medizin
- Master Thesis (Abschlussarbeit) including Proposal and Kolloquium
- Psycho-soziale Grundlagen der Naturheilkunde und der komplementären Medizin
Curriculum
90 CP master with a 4-semester study plan, 3–4 semesters built around 5 CP modules and a dedicated Abschlussprüfung phase.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | Modulblock 1. Semester | Gesprächsführung im Kontext der Salutogenese | 5 | 25 |
| Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung | 5 | |||
| Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen der Naturheilkunde | 5 | |||
| Regulationsbiologie | 5 | |||
| Schwerpunkte Ernährung, Bewegungstherapie, Ordnungstherapie | 5 | |||
| 2. Semester | Modulblock 2. Semester | Schwerpunkte Phytotherapie und Hydrotherapie | 5 | 25 |
| Diskurs Naturheilkunde: Ayurveda, TCM | 5 | |||
| Homöopathie, Mykotherapie, mikrobiologische Therapie im Kontext EbM | 5 | |||
| Akupunktur, Neuraltherapie, ausleitende Verfahren im Kontext EbM | 5 | |||
| Allgemeine und spezielle Untersuchungstechniken | 5 | |||
| 3. Semester | Modulblock 3. Semester | Diagnose und Differentialdiagnose | 5 | 20 |
| Primäre Notfallmaßnahmen | 5 | |||
| Wissenschaftliche Methodik | 5 | |||
| Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung | 5 | |||
| 4. Semester | Abschlussprüfung | Abschlussprüfung | 20 | 20 |
| Total | Gesamtplan über vier Semester inklusive Abschlussprüfung | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify to perform evidence-informed naturopathic and complementary medical methods in your professional practice or in a naturopathic setting, expanding your real-world service scope in Germany.
- You develop advanced diagnostic and differential diagnosis skills for complementary medicine, helping you work more confidently at the intersection of traditional and modern healthcare approaches.
- You can pursue career pathways in research and teaching after completing the M.Sc., including roles that use your scientific background to support the next generation of complementary-health professionals.
- The program is designed for ongoing professional application, so you can immediately implement what you learn in your job and build measurable experience while studying.
Employability rate
For graduates in complementary naturopathic and related healthcare master tracks in Germany, the employability rate is typically around 80% and the unemployment rate is typically around 20%, reflecting stable but competitive demand in health and therapy services.
Together, these figures point to generally reliable career prospects for professionally experienced graduates who can apply the program content in practice settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) | International applicants must provide proof of a higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). The program page lists school-leaving qualification examples such as Abitur. |
| Relevant bachelor degree equivalent | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent foreign degree) with a total of 210 CP in the health sector, focusing on medical or therapeutic work with patients. |
| Professional experience | International applicants must also show at least one year of qualified professional work focused on medical or therapeutic work with patients after completing the first degree. |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per program | |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | This master is a development-related postgraduate course option under the DAAD EPOS framework for eligible applicants from developing countries who meet the EPOS eligibility conditions, including having professional experience and an eligible field of study. EPOS is designed to support master-level study in Germany at selected universities. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application and upload documents
Apply using the university’s online application form and upload your required documents in the upload portal. The university states that an application is possible throughout the year and that the programs usually start in the winter semester. Make sure your bachelor degree documents, transcripts, and proof of professional experience are uploaded with your application.
Admission review and contact
After you submit your application, your documents are checked by the interested applicant and admissions management or by the admissions committee. After this review, the university contacts you by phone. For this master, the admission process includes a 60-minute application interview focusing on medical prior knowledge, basic knowledge of naturopathic methods, and English text comprehension.
If accepted: reserve your study place and complete enrolment documents
If you receive admission, the university reserves your study place for 14 days. You must return the signed study contract within this time and upload the remaining documents required for enrolment in the upload area. The university notes that once enrolment is completed, the semester start happens on a fixed date, but attendance is not required on that day because lectures begin later in the month.