Neurorehabilitation for therapists, M.Sc. (part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Köln, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der berufsbegleitende Master Neurorehabilitation für Therapeuten (M.Sc.) bietet dir eine wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung, in der du dein Know-how zu Krankheits- und Störungsbildern, Neuropharmakologie/-psychologie, Schmerzversorgung, Gesundheitsökonomie, Teamführung sowie Forschungsarbeiten praxisnah vertiefst. Du lernst außerdem Führung und Organisation interprofessioneller Teams in der Neurologie sowie die Planung, Durchführung und Auswertung von Studien.
Der Studiengang wird am Standort Köln angeboten und ist auf Deutsch als Studiensprache ausgerichtet. Laut Studiengangsseite ist die Bewerbungsfrist ganzjährig möglich, mit Studienbeginn im Wintersemester und einer Semestergebühr von 475,00 EUR monatlich sowie einer Anmeldegebühr von 250,00 EUR.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Evidence-based therapy decisions through interprofessional exchange
- Scientific work foundations combined with practical theory-to-practice transfer in daily clinical work
- Deepening in neurology and neurological supplementary fields
- Communication and interview guidance for patient and team contexts
- Independent research work from topic choice to scientific evaluation
- Interprofessional collaboration within the neurorehabilitation and assistive device care focus
- Inclusion and practical application of research results
- Integration of health management and health-economics methods into evidence-based care
Curriculum
90 CP master's with part-time study structure across 3 semesters of teaching and a master examination block.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules | Wissenschaftliche Methodik | Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit | 5 | 25 |
| Hilfsmittel & Medizinprodukte in der Neurorehabilitation | Präsentation | 5 | |||
| Ergänzungsfelder Neurorehabilitation | Klausur | 5 | |||
| Interprofessionelle Versorgung | Projektarbeit | 10 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules | Interprofessionelle Forschungsprojekt | Präsentation mit Handout | 5 | 20 |
| Spezielle Neurowissenschaften | Klausur | 5 | |||
| Evidenzbasiertes therapeutisches Handeln in der Neurologie | Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit | 5 | |||
| Professionelles Selbstbild | Präsentation | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation and advanced modules | Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung | Exposé | 5 | 25 |
| Neuropsychologie und -pharmakologie | Klausur | 5 | |||
| Gesundheitsmanagement & -ökonomie | Klausur | 5 | |||
| Vertiefende Kommunikationstechniken | Portfolio | 5 | |||
| Gesprächsführung im therapeutischen Kontext der Neurorehabilitation | Präsentation | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Masterprüfung | Masterprüfung | 20 | 20 |
| Total | Core modules, advanced/specialisation modules, and Masterprüfung | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared to plan and implement neurorehabilitation therapy programs based on evidence-based decisions.
- You build research and evaluation skills that support independent planning and execution of scientific investigations in your professional setting.
- You strengthen leadership and organization capabilities for interprofessional teams in neurology and rehabilitation care.
- You develop practical communication skills for collaboration with patients, families, and colleagues to improve care coordination.
- You position yourself for specialist and leadership roles in rehabilitation facilities and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Employability rate
For graduates in neurorehabilitation-related therapeutic master programs in Germany, the employability rate is typically around 85% and the unemployment rate around 15%, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified professionals in rehabilitation and interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Together, these figures indicate a fairly stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in clinical and rehabilitation-oriented employers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor qualification in a relevant therapy field | International applicants must hold a bachelor degree in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy with at least 210 credit points, or an equivalent foreign qualification. |
| Alternative relevant professional qualification plus bachelor degree equivalent | Alternatively, applicants may qualify with a completed training in one of the three therapeutic professions plus an additional bachelor degree, or a completed training as a speech therapist with GKV-cash-register approval (as stated by the university). |
| Lower than 210 credit points (case-by-case review) | If you have fewer than 210 credit points, the university states that eligibility is reviewed individually for the study program. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Relevant professional bachelor background in therapy is required | Applicants are required to have completed a bachelor qualification in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy (or an equivalent pathway as described by the university). |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German and international applicants with foreign qualifications must provide proof of German language skills at C1 level.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | Semester fee shown as 475 EUR per month for this part-time program, plus an application fee (Anmeldegebühr) of 250 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to cover tuition and living costs while studying in Germany. If the university requests it, you should be ready to provide proof of available funds for the full study period.
- Proof of sufficient funds for study and living in Germany as required by the German student visa process
- Tuition fees for this program as published by the university
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | 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 | 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 | Applicants from developing countries may be eligible for DAAD EPOS scholarships for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany, and this program is a postgraduate Master’s degree offered in Germany. |
📝 How to Apply
Start the application online
Submit your application via the university’s official online application process. The university states that applicants can apply throughout the year for this program.
Upload your documents after initial submission
After you submit the application, the university sends you access details for the upload area by email. Upload your required qualifications and other application-relevant documents there.
Possible admission review and feedback
The university reviews whether you meet the program’s specific admission requirements. For some professional study programs, an admission interview or admission test may take place (as stated in the general application process).
Complete enrollment (if admitted)
If you are admitted, the university sends you a study contract for signature. You then upload or submit any remaining documents required for enrollment, including documents that must be provided as certified copies by post if indicated in the upload area.