Therapy Sciences, B.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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In the part-time Bachelor in Therapy Sciences (B.Sc.) you build your expertise by reflecting on therapeutic measures and applying evidence-based approaches. The study is interdisziplinär designed with your professional field as the starting point, so your learning can be aligned with your background in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy.
You study via a virtual live program with classes on 1–2 evenings per week and on two Saturdays per month, while examinations are taken online. The program is described as flexible and practice- and career-oriented, with the possibility to have completed trainings acknowledged.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds scientific methods competence for therapy practice
- Introduces clinical reasoning to support evidence-based practice
- Develops an interprofessional perspective on therapy-related challenges
- Focuses on prevention and health promotion as study themes
- Covers process evaluation and effectiveness checking (Wirksamkeitsprüfung)
- Deepens evidence-based practice and ethics in therapeutic action
- Applies scientific approaches and clinical thinking to therapeutic measures
- Strengthens interdisciplinary action fields relevant to health, participation, and quality of life
- Completes the degree within the part-time study structure while attending online live classes
Career outcomes
- You qualify as a therapist with an academic level, strengthening your ability to apply evidence-based methods in both inpatient and outpatient care settings.
- The programme is designed around prevention and health promotion, helping you build profiles for roles in health advisory and prevention-oriented services.
- You gain skills for interprofessional teamwork and for making decisions using clinical reasoning, which supports modern, team-based care models.
- With knowledge of process evaluation and effectiveness checking, you develop an evidence- and outcomes-oriented approach that healthcare employers value.
- You also build capacity for leadership in therapeutic institutions by developing organisation and coordination competencies for interdisciplinary teams.
Employability rate
Therapy Sciences graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting continued demand for qualified professionals in healthcare and prevention services.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in inpatient and outpatient care as well as prevention-oriented roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification and relevant training or qualification | International applicants need a general higher education entrance qualification plus proof of a relevant training position or professional qualification to start the program. The program page states that entry is not restricted to a second education provider, and applicants may start in the first or second year of training or with relevant work experience. |
| Alternative entry routes based on professional qualifications | The university states that applicants may also qualify through a completed master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) or a comparable advancement qualification, or through a lower secondary school leaving certificate with completion of a relevant three-year training with a specified grade level. If applicants have a middle school leaving certificate, they can also take individual modules during the first training year under conditions described by the university (for later recognition). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Relevant professional field | The official page states the study is aligned with your therapy professional field (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy) and includes lectures tailored to your background. |
Language requirements
For this degree, the program language shown is German, and specific proof requirements depend on the entry route and the documents you submit.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The programme page states study fees of 335 EUR per month (for 7 semesters) or 560 EUR per month (for 4 semesters). |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | The programme page shows a semester fee amount starting from 335 EUR per month but does not publish a separate semester contribution value. |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Anmeldegebühr (application fee) is listed as 250.00 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
You will need to plan for the program’s monthly study fee and any additional living and travel costs while studying in Germany.
- Monthly study fee shown on the program page (online campus)
- Application fee shown on the program page
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm eligibility for international study entry
Review the program's stated entry pathways and identify which qualification route applies to you as a student educated outside Germany. Ensure you have proof of both the general higher education entrance qualification and the relevant training position or professional qualification. If you plan to start in later training years or with recognized modules, prepare evidence of your prior learning and experience early.
Submit your application during the open application period
The program page states that applications are possible year-round. Submit your application through the university's official application process for this program and ensure your uploaded documents match the requirements. Double-check that your qualifications are complete and clearly presented before submission.
Prepare for enrollment and study mode setup
The university describes the program as a part-time, berufsbegleitend study delivered via a virtual live format. Plan your schedule for 1–2 evenings per week and two Saturdays per month, as described by the program page. Ensure you understand that examinations are conducted online (and the university indicates that multiple examination centers in Germany exist).