Manuelle Therapie (B.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The programme page explains the choice of the elective module Manuelle Therapie within the DIPLOMA bachelor pathway Physiotherapie (B.Sc.). It describes the practical learning focus on manual therapy knowledge and techniques, with study activities also delivered in face-to-face format through cooperation partners.
The Manuelle Therapie module is positioned as a specialised choice area that you select during your Bachelor studies in Physiotherapie (B.Sc.), and it includes face-to-face study events and examinations via cooperation partners, with specific study arrangements and additional partner costs described on the page.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds your physiotherapy foundation aligned with the Bachelor Physiotherapy programme structure.
- Introduces core content that prepares you for advanced diagnostic and treatment competencies later in the degree.
- Supports your specialisation planning for the later elective focus.
- Starts the programme alongside your physiotherapy training path as described for the programme model.
- Develops deeper knowledge and practical competence in physiotherapy treatment and reasoning processes.
- Supports the choice of your elective specialisation area, including the elective focus Manuelle Therapie.
- In the elective Manuelle Therapie focus, you work on topics such as spine anatomy and biomechanics, manual techniques, and 3-dimensional diagnosis.
- Includes medical training therapy (MTT/KGG) content within the Manuelle Therapie elective focus.
- Covers programme final modules leading to completion of the Bachelor degree requirements.
- Includes the Bachelor thesis and final academic work as part of the programme structure for this Bachelor model.
- Finalises your qualification for entry into physiotherapy roles with an academic Bachelor of Science credential.
Curriculum
210 ECTS Aufbaustudium Physiotherapie (B.Sc.) including the Wahlpflichtmodul Manuelle Therapie, with Bachelor-Thesis and Kolloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Pflichtmodule | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | ||
| Ankommen im Studium und in der Profession | ||||
| Methodenlehre | ||||
| Empirische Sozialforschung | ||||
| Statistik | ||||
| Semester 2 | Pflichtmodule und Wahlpflichtmodul | Innovative mediale und technische Ansätze in der Therapie | ||
| Neue Technik und Applikationen in der Therapie | ||||
| Digitale Aspekte eines Therapiealignments | ||||
| Praxissoftware im Therapiemanagement | ||||
| Clinical Reasoning I | ||||
| Grundlagen des Clinical Reasoning | ||||
| Formen des Clinical Reasoning | ||||
| Multigrade Clinical Reasoning | ||||
| Anwendung des Multigrade Clinical Reasoning | ||||
| Vertiefende physiotherapeutische Methodik | ||||
| Semester 3 | Pflichtmodule | Clinical Reasoning II | ||
| Therapieprozesse bei spezifischen Erkrankungen & Differentialdiagnostik | ||||
| Betätigungsfelder d. Therapie im Kontext d. Hospizarbeit u. Palliative Care | ||||
| (Re-)Evaluation in der Ergotherapie | ||||
| Assessments in der Ergotherapie | ||||
| Testgütekriterien von Diagnostikmaterial | ||||
| Professionalisierung - Ergotherapeutische Kompetenz | ||||
| Berufspraxis und Wissenschaft: Akademisierung, Evidenzbasierung, Multiprofessionalität | ||||
| Semester 4 | Pflichtmodule | Betätigung in Ergotherapie und Occupational Science | ||
| Einführung i. d. empirische Forschung für Gesundheits- u. Therapieberufe | ||||
| Evidenzbasierte Praxis I | ||||
| Evidenzbasierte Praxis II – Zukunftswerkstatt | ||||
| Ergotherapeutische Leitlinien | ||||
| Gesundwesen-Gemeinwesenorientierung und Prävention | ||||
| Gemeinwesenorientierte Ergotherapie | ||||
| Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention in der Ergotherapie | ||||
| Projektentwicklung Gesundheitsförderung & Prävention unter Alltagsberücksichtigung | ||||
| Semester 5 | Pflichtmodule, Wahlpflichtmodule und Bachelor-Thesis | Betriebswirtschaftslehre im Gesundheitswesen | ||
| Recht und Ethik in Gesundheit/Medizin | ||||
| Existenzgründung und Betriebsführung - Grundlagen und Verfahrensschritte | ||||
| Inklusion, Diversität und Teilhabe | ||||
| Diversität und (trans-)kulturelle Aspekte in der Ergotherapie | ||||
| Selbstständigkeit und Partizipation im lebenspraktischen und arbeitsbezogenen Umfeld | ||||
| Inklusion im schulischen Kontext | ||||
| Unternehmensführung und Personalmanagement | ||||
| Controlling und Abrechnungsverfahrensmodelle | ||||
| Grundzüge des Qualitätsmanagements | ||||
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | ||||
| Semesters 1–5 | Wahlpflichtmodul und Anrechnungs-/Anerkennungsanteile (systembedingt) | Manuelle Therapie (Wahlpflichtmodul) | ||
| Total | Pflichtmodule, Wahlpflichtmodul Manuelle Therapie, und Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium (Aufbaustudium Physiotherapie/B.Sc.). | |||
Career outcomes
- You specialise within Bachelor Physiotherapy through the Manuelle Therapie elective, positioning you for advanced patient-focused manual therapy responsibilities.
- You gain structured diagnostic and manual technique competencies for patient care areas such as spine and jaw joint topics mentioned in the Manuelle Therapie elective.
- You develop applied clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills that help you work more effectively in physiotherapy teams and clinics.
- The programme’s blended online learning plus presence-based seminar and exam components (for the Manuelle Therapie elective) help you train real-world readiness alongside academic development.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, giving you a strong academic foundation for further study and career progression in health and therapy settings.
Employability rate
Graduates of physiotherapy and related therapy specialisations in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15% due to ongoing demand for qualified therapy professionals in healthcare and rehabilitation services.
Together, these figures suggest a comparatively stable career outlook for you after completing a Bachelor-level therapy programme in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | For admission to the DIPLOMA Hochschule, applicants need a higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) that entitles them to study in Germany. For applicants with foreign school-leaving certificates, the university assesses whether the qualification is equivalent for entry purposes. |
| Bachelor's degree | Applicants must meet the programme’s admission requirement for the bachelor’s degree pathway at DIPLOMA Hochschule. If your prior education is not the traditional route, the university states that access can also be possible via study-related routes such as professional experience or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsprüfung), depending on eligibility. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering |
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The DIPLOMA publishes tuition as a monthly fee range for Bachelor programmes and indicates the Manuelle Therapie elective may include additional presence-seminar and exam partner costs; exact tuition per year is not published on the specific Manuelle Therapie page. |
| Monthly tuition | EUR 147 / per month | Published starting tuition for the relevant Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) study model is ab 147 € / Monat; exact monthly amount depends on chosen billing model. |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 695 / one time | A one-time exam fee is published as an amount range for Bachelor programmes; additional costs can apply for presence seminars and exams for the Manuelle Therapie elective via the cooperation partner. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply using DIPLOMA Hochschule’s official online application flow. Enter your personal details and the academic information required for the bachelor’s programme. If document review or upload is requested during your application, follow the instructions inside your application account and submit the requested documents before the stated deadlines.
Provide required education documents for review
Upload your academic transcripts and any documents requested for assessing your foreign education qualifications. Ensure document quality and completeness so the university can evaluate eligibility for international applicants. If the university requests additional information after submission, respond within the requested timeframe.
Track admission and complete enrolment
After the university processes your application, follow the admission and enrolment steps provided by DIPLOMA Hochschule. If you are admitted, you will complete enrolment within the specified timeframe in the admission/enrolment instructions. Keep checking your application account and email for any enrolment document requests.