Naturheilkunde und komplementäre Heilverfahren (B.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Prichsenstadt, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor Fernstudium Naturheilkunde und komplementäre Heilverfahren (B.Sc.) is designed to prepare you for the external Heilpraktikerprüfung while combining medical basics with complementary naturopathic and integrative approaches. The program includes blended learning with study materials for self-study and regular lectures online or on-site at study centers.
You can start in April or October, and the program awards a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 210 ECTS. During the later study phase, in-person block seminars support practical skills, and you complete the program with your Bachelor thesis and a colloquium.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Ankommen im Studium und in der Profession
- Methodenlehre
- Empirische Sozialforschung
- Statistik
- Propädeutika
- Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Medizinische Psychologie und Psychiatrie
- Sozialmedizin und Pädagogik
- Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - Homöopathie
- Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - TCM
- Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - Europäische Naturheilverfahren
- Reale Kontaktblöcke (RKB) und reale Präsenzseminare vor Ort
- Wahlpflichtbereich (Homöopathie oder Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin (TCM) oder Europäische Naturheilverfahren)
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 210 ECTS curriculum combines scientific methods, medical and natural-science foundations, organ-system pathology, diagnostic procedures, practical clinical skills, legal and ethical studies, and one 20 ECTS specialisation. Several modules extend across adjacent semesters, so credits are shown at the official module level.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 8 | 34 ECTS in modules beginning in Semester 1; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten continues into Semester 2 |
| Statistik | 6 | |||
| Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | |||
| Bewegungsapparat / Orthopädie | 5 | |||
| Nervensystem | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | 4 modules | Herz, Kreislauf, Blut, Lymphe, Immunsystem | 10 | 30 ECTS in modules beginning in Semester 2; the diagnostic and natural-medicine module continues into Semester 3 |
| Niere, Harnableitende Organe, Geschlechtsorgane, Schwangerschaft und Geburt | 5 | |||
| Atemtrakt | 5 | |||
| Diagnoseverfahren, Prinzipien und Übersicht über naturmedizinische Heilverfahren | 10 | |||
| Semester 3 | 3 modules | Propädeutika | 10 | 30 ECTS in modules beginning in Semester 3; Sinnesorgane, Humorale Steuerung, Alterskrankheiten continues into Semester 4 |
| Verdauung, Leber/Galle/Pankreas, Stoffwechsel | 10 | |||
| Sinnesorgane, Humorale Steuerung, Alterskrankheiten | 10 | |||
| Semester 4 | 2 modules | Medizinische Psychologie und Psychiatrie | 10 | 26 ECTS |
| Sozialmedizin und Pädagogik | 16 | |||
| Semester 5 | 1 compulsory module and 1 of 3 elective modules | Haut-, Infektions- und Kinderkrankheiten | 10 | 30 ECTS when one 20 ECTS Wahlpflichtbereich is selected |
| Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - Homöopathie | 20 | |||
| Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - TCM | 20 | |||
| Spezielle naturmedizinische Heilverfahren - Europäische Naturheilverfahren | 20 | |||
| Semester 6 | 3 modules | Übungen und praktische Anwendung medizinischer Grundfertigkeiten | 10 | 30 ECTS plus the Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium module spanning Semesters 6–7 |
| Rechtliche Bestimmungen zur Ausübung der Heilkunde; Klinische Studien und Prävention | 10 | |||
| Erste Hilfe, Hygiene und Arzneimittellehre | 10 | |||
| Semester 7 | 2 modules | Arbeitsgemeinschaften zu Diagnose- und Therapieverfahren | 8 | 18 ECTS plus completion of the Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium module |
| Therapiestudien, Arzneimittelstudien, Ethik in der Medizin | 10 | |||
| Semesters 6–7 | 1 final module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 ECTS |
| Total | 21 compulsory modules plus 1 of 3 elective modules | 210 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain a structured foundation in both biomedical basics and complementary healing methods, preparing you for roles in counselling, research support, teaching, and healthcare practice related to natural and complementary therapies.
- The program prepares you for the external Heilpraktikerprüfung through targeted study content and practice-oriented modules, helping you build the knowledge base needed for professional work and independent practice preparation.
- You develop research and evidence-evaluation competence (including clinical studies and statistics), which supports work in scientifically oriented counselling, education, and further academic progression.
- Your training in legal and professional conduct supports career readiness for working responsibly in the healthcare field and interacting effectively in professional settings.
- Through the elective specialisation areas (Homöopathie, TCM, or Europäische Naturheilverfahren), you can shape your profile toward the approach you want to focus on in your future work.
Employability rate
Graduates of this field typically reach an employability rate of about 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% in Germany, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified complementary-health professionals and counselling roles.
Overall, this points to a generally stable outlook, especially when you build practical competence and a clear specialisation focus during your studies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / university entrance qualification (for international applicants educated abroad) | International applicants must meet one of the listed higher-education entry qualification routes: general higher education entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification, a passed master craftsman examination, or a secondary school qualification plus a qualifying recognised vocational qualification (including a grade requirement of 2.5 or better where specified). The university also states that foreign certificates must be proven equivalent for admission. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. International applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency for admission and to follow the study content.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The university states study fees from 167 EUR/month, with three instalment models and a separate one-time examination fee. |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | One-time Prüfungsgebühr of 695 EUR is stated as an additional fee. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany student visa and residence purposes, you will typically need evidence of sufficient funds for living and study costs. Prepare documentation that matches the German immigration guidance for international students, and keep it ready for your visa process.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for living costs during your stay in Germany (as required by German immigration/visa guidance)
- Bank account documentation supporting the availability of the required funds (as requested during the visa/residence process)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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 | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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
Apply online with your international documents
Submit your application using the university’s online application form. Upload the required documents that support your eligibility for study entry (your school-leaving/university entrance qualification route and related certificates). If your education was completed outside Germany, make sure you can demonstrate equivalency for admission.
Submit eligibility proof for admission review
The university reviews your eligibility based on the admission qualifications published for this bachelor program. If you do not meet the requirement with one certificate alone, you may need to show a qualifying combination (for example, the secondary school qualification plus the required vocational qualification). Keep scanned copies ready so you can respond quickly if the study service requests additional information.
Provide German language proof for a German-taught program
Because the main teaching language is German, prepare your German language proof early. Use your language certificate(s) and ensure the documents you provide are acceptable for admission review. If you have not yet completed language requirements, start planning for how you will obtain them before the start of the study period.