Gesundheitspädagogik (M.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Schwerpunkt Gesundheitspädagogik ist als Wahlpflichtmodul im Masterstudium Angewandte Gesundheits- und Therapiewissenschaften (M.Sc.) vorgesehen. Dabei vertiefst und erweiterst Du Deine pädagogischen Kenntnisse und qualifizierst Dich für Lehr- und Unterrichtstätigkeiten in Gesundheitsberufen.
Im Wahlpflichtmodul stehen unter anderem Berufspädagogik, kompetenzorientierte Lehr-Lern-Prozesse sowie Didaktik und Methodik der Unterrichtsplanung im Fokus. Für dieses Wahlpflichtfach gelten gesonderte Zulassungsbedingungen und es ist nur für Personen zugelassen, die bereits Lehrerfahrungen haben oder eine Unterrichtstätigkeit an Berufsfachschulen des Gesundheitsbereichs ausüben.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build the scientific and methodological foundation for health education topics.
- You develop competencies for teaching and learning processes in health-related fields.
- You work on evidence-based approaches for planning educational content and learning activities.
- You gain skills in didactics and the structured planning of teaching sessions.
- You deepen education-related knowledge through the Health Education specialisation content.
- You focus on competence-oriented teaching and learning processes in health professions.
- You develop didactic and methodological competence for lesson planning.
- You prepare for role opportunities in further training and education in the health sector.
Curriculum
The 120 ECTS curriculum combines research methods, strategic decision-making, health promotion, evidence-based practice and healthcare development with the Gesundheitspädagogik specialisation. The winter-intake sequence is shown; several advanced modules, including the master's thesis, extend across semesters.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2 modules | Angewandte Wissenschaft und Methodenmix | 12 | 24 ECTS |
| Forschungspraktische Anwendungen und Ergebnispräsentation | 12 | |||
| Semester 2 | 2 modules | Strategische Entscheidungen | 12 | 24 ECTS |
| Gesundheitsförderung & Prävention | 12 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 semester modules plus 1 shared module | Evidenzbasierte Medizin | 8 | 16 ECTS plus work on the 12 ECTS module spanning Semesters 3–4 |
| Berufspädagogik | 8 | |||
| Semesters 3–4 | 1 shared module | Versorgungsentwicklung und Konzepttransfer in Gesundheits- und Therapieberufen | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Semester 4 | 2 specialisation modules plus shared modules | Kompetenzorientierte Lehr-Lern-Prozesse | 8 | 16 ECTS plus work on modules spanning Semesters 3–4 and 4–5 |
| Didaktik und Methodik der Unterrichtsplanung | 8 | |||
| Semesters 4–5 | 2 shared modules | Kommunikation und Leadership | 8 | 28 ECTS |
| Master Thesis und Kolloquium | 20 | |||
| Total | 7 compulsory modules, 3 Gesundheitspädagogik specialisation modules, and master's thesis with colloquium | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for roles in health-sector education and training, including the development and leadership of continuing education programs.
- The Health Education specialisation strengthens your didactic skills, helping you design competence-oriented teaching and learning processes for health professions.
- You build practical, workplace-relevant competence for educational development and communication in health-related further training settings.
- You gain study pathways that can support teaching-related responsibilities in health education contexts where the required permissions are granted.
- The master qualification supports career progression in health and education settings, including leadership, consultation, and management-related tasks.
Employability rate
Social work and social pedagogy graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand from public and welfare-sector employers who continue to need qualified staff.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in public, non-profit, and community settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a completed qualifying first degree (Bachelor or Diplom) in health/therapy or related professional fields and a comparable foreign degree. Candidates with a final grade of 3.6 or below may be admitted if they demonstrate suitability in an assessment interview with the selection committee. |
Language requirements
The programme is principally taught in German, while the official module handbook identifies German and English as module languages. International applicants must provide qualified evidence of German proficiency accepted by DIPLOMA Hochschule; the university references recognised routes such as TestDaF, DSH and Goethe-Institut examinations but does not publish a programme-specific minimum score on the official programme page.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (30-month plan) | EUR 9510 / total program | 30 monthly instalments of EUR 317. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition (48-month plan) | EUR 10416 / total program | 48 monthly instalments of EUR 217. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition (60-month plan) | EUR 11220 / total program | 60 monthly instalments of EUR 187. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Examination fee | EUR 985 / one time | Mandatory one-time examination fee charged in addition to the selected tuition instalment plan. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants seeking a German student visa must demonstrate sufficient funds for living expenses using an accepted form of financial evidence. Tuition and other study-related costs should be budgeted separately.
- A German blocked account in the applicant's name showing at least EUR 11,904 for 12 months.
- The blocked account must permit a maximum monthly withdrawal of EUR 992.
- An official scholarship or stipend confirmation may be used as proof of funding; an awarded monthly scholarship amount may reduce the amount required in the blocked account.
- A formal declaration of commitment from a sponsor residing in Germany under Section 68 of the German Residence Act may be accepted instead of a blocked account.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | Applications are accepted throughout the year | Applications are accepted throughout the year |
| 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, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October - Winter intake | April - 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
Prepare your application documents
Review the program’s admission requirements and gather your completed Bachelor/Diplom degree documents and supporting records. Prepare your application documents in the format requested by the university and ensure copies are properly certified where required. If you have any questions about whether your foreign qualification is comparable, contact the university study service before submitting.
Submit the online application
Complete the university’s online application form during the allowed enrolment window. Enter all required details accurately and upload the required documents as part of your submission. Keep track of confirmation messages from the university and respond quickly if admissions requests additional information.
Complete any additional checks (if requested)
Some applicants may need an assessment interview with the selection committee, depending on their academic grade and qualification profile. If the university requests further documents or clarifications, submit them within the stated timeframe. After your review is completed, follow the admission instructions provided by the university for the next steps.