Komplementäre Heilverfahren in der Schmerztherapie (M.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Germany, Prichsenstadt (studienzentrum) / online
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Im Master-Fernstudium Komplementäre Heilverfahren in der Schmerztherapie vertiefst du dein Wissen in naturheilkundlichen, komplementären und integrativen Verfahren zur Schmerzbehandlung. Das Programm ist modular aufgebaut und orientiert sich an praxisnahen Fragestellungen aus der Versorgung von Patient:innen mit chronischen Schmerzen.
Der Studiengang richtet sich an Fachkräfte aus Gesundheit, Therapie und Pflege mit beruflicher Erfahrung, die ihre Kompetenzen im Bereich komplementäre Schmerztherapie akademisch erweitern möchten. Die Lehrveranstaltungen finden überwiegend online statt, mit Präsenzanteilen in bestimmten Semestern.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You develop knowledge in naturheilkundliche, integrative und multimodale Ansätze der Schmerzbehandlung.
- You learn to analyse schmerztherapeutische Fragestellungen aus der Praxis and derive evidence-oriented treatment concepts.
- You work with complementary medical knowledge in the context of evidenzorientierte Schmerztherapie.
- You start critical study of Homöopathie from an evidence-based perspective.
- You expand your competence through the elective specialisation areas (Wahlpflichtbereiche) in the field of complementary pain therapy.
- You focus on the safe, patient-oriented application of naturheilkundlich-schmerztherapeutischer Maßnahmen.
- You deepen practice-oriented learning through presence components in defined semesters, including practical exercises, skillslab, and case work.
Curriculum
The 90 ECTS curriculum combines pain science, research methodology, evidence-based healthcare, legal and ethical foundations, complementary treatment approaches, a three-module elective specialisation, practical integration, an applied research workshop, and the master’s thesis with colloquium. Students without authorisation to practise medicine must take elective modules M6a to M8a; students with such authorisation may select the alternative M6b to M8b pathway.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core curriculum | 5 modules | Charakteristik des Schmerzes | 6 | 34 ECTS |
| Qualitative und quantitative Forschungsmethodologie | 8 | |||
| Evidenzbasierte Medizin | 8 | |||
| Ethik, Recht und Steuerung im Gesundheitswesen | 6 | |||
| Homöopathie in evidenzbasierter Betrachtung | 6 | |||
| Elective pathway M6a-M8a | 3 elective modules for students with or without authorisation to practise medicine | Integrative Schmerzmedizin | 6 | 18 ECTS |
| Komplementäre Schmerztherapie | 6 | |||
| Spezifische Schmerztherapie und Therapiemethoden | 6 | |||
| Alternative elective pathway M6b-M8b | 3 elective modules available only to students with authorisation to practise medicine | Spezifische Phytotherapie | 6 | 18 ECTS |
| Konzepte der Neuraltherapie | 6 | |||
| Akupunktur | 6 | |||
| Integration and applied research | 2 modules | Integrationsworkshop | 6 | 14 ECTS |
| Forschungswerkstatt Komplementäre Heilverfahren | 8 | |||
| Final degree phase | 1 major module | Master-Thesis und Kolloquium | 24 | 24 ECTS |
| Total | 5 core modules, 3 elective modules, integration workshop, research workshop, and master’s thesis with colloquium | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain an academic specialisation in complementary pain therapy, strengthening your profile for roles in therapeutic and medical care contexts in Germany.
- You build evidence-oriented competence that helps you evaluate and apply complementary approaches safely and in a patient-centred way.
- You develop practical skills through presence components with practical exercises, skillslab, and case work, so you can transfer what you learn directly into your work.
- You deepen your expertise through structured elective specialisation areas such as acupuncture, integrative pain medicine, and specific pain therapy modules, supporting career growth in a focused direction.
- You can use the M.Sc. degree to advance into counselling, prevention, and research-oriented career paths within the broader health and therapy sector.
Employability rate
For graduates of complementary and integrative pain therapy-related M.Sc.
programmes in Germany, an employability rate is typically around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting ongoing recruitment needs in therapy, rehabilitation, counselling, and related care services.
Overall, this points to a fairly stable employment outlook, especially for applicants who can combine the master’s knowledge with relevant professional experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Relevant university degree | International applicants normally require a university degree in health, therapy, medicine, nursing, health sciences, or a closely related subject carrying at least 210 ECTS, or a comparable foreign qualification whose equivalence has been established. |
| Relevant professional experience | At least one year of relevant professional experience in a health-related, medical, therapeutic, nursing, or comparable professional field is required. |
| Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS | Admission may be possible following an individual assessment. Applicants whose previous degree carries fewer than 210 ECTS may be required to complete up to 30 additional credit points in accordance with the examination regulations. |
| Degree outside the health field | Applicants whose previous qualification is not related to health may be considered individually and may have to complete additional courses to demonstrate the missing subject-specific competencies. |
| Lower final grade | Applicants with a German-equivalent final grade of 3.6 or lower may be admitted after successfully demonstrating their suitability for the master’s programme in a placement or assessment interview. |
Language requirements
The programme is taught in German. DIPLOMA Hochschule does not publish a programme-specific list of accepted German-language examinations or minimum scores on the official programme page. International applicants should obtain written confirmation from the university regarding the German-language evidence required for admission.
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor-level aptitude examination | conditional | The aptitude examination is required only for the exceptional admission pathway without a first university degree. This pathway also requires a relevant completed vocational qualification and at least two years of relevant professional experience. |
| Suitability assessment interview | conditional | An assessment interview may be required when the applicant’s previous German-equivalent final grade is 3.6 or lower. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 207 / per month | Fernstudium tuition shown as 'ab 207 € / Monat'. Exact monthly amount depends on the selected instalment model. |
| Examination fee | EUR 985 / one time | One-time 'Prüfungsgebühr' of 985 € is added for the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants who require a German student visa must demonstrate sufficient funds for their studies through one of the forms of evidence accepted by the German Embassy in Dhaka.
- A blocked account in the applicant’s name with a minimum balance of EUR 11,904 and a permitted monthly withdrawal of EUR 992 for 12 months, including the bank handling fee.
- A formal sponsorship declaration from a sponsor living in Germany under Section 68 of the German Residence Act may be accepted instead of a blocked account.
- Official confirmation of a scholarship or stipend may be submitted as proof of financial means.
- A scholarship amount may be credited toward the required living-cost amount, which can reduce the amount that must be deposited in the blocked account.
- The applicant must also provide evidence of funds for tuition fees when these are not covered by the blocked-account amount, scholarship, or formal sponsorship.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - 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 | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online enrolment request
Submit your application using the university’s online registration process for the Fernstudium programme. Provide your applicant details and upload the documents requested by the programme during the online application flow. If you have questions about whether your qualification fits, contact the programme study service before submitting.
Complete the admissions and eligibility check
The university reviews your eligibility based on the programme’s stated admission requirements. Admission is generally based on the relevant health field qualification with at least 210 ECTS and relevant professional experience. If your qualification has fewer ECTS, the university indicates that up to 30 credit points may be required to catch up after individual assessment.
Confirm your study start for the right intake
The programme offers start dates twice per year, with study commencement in April and October. The university also states that an individual study start may be possible after individual assessment.