Osteopathie (B.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
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Das Präsenzstudium Osteopathie (B.Sc.) qualifiziert Sie, Patientinnen und Patienten eigenständig zu befunden und osteopathisch zu behandeln. Das Studium verbindet medizinische Grundlagen mit osteopathischer Diagnostik und manuellen Behandlungsmethoden und legt besonderen Wert auf Theorie, Praxis und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten.
Das Studium ist in Vollzeit angelegt (240 ECTS) und wird als Präsenzstudium mit Live-Online-Anteilen in Berlin, Hamburg oder München an den Studienzentren der Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD) durchgeführt. Zusätzlich bereitet es auf die Heilpraktikerprüfung vor; für die selbstständige osteopathische Tätigkeit ist die Heilpraktikerzulassung erforderlich.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- K Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen: Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens and Grundlagen des Clinical Reasoning
- K Anatomie und Physiologie 1: Allgemeine Anatomie, Histologie, Zytologie and Physiologie, Grundlagen der Biochemie und Biophysik
- SP Gesundheitswesen und Osteopathie: Grundlagen des Gesundheitswesens und der Osteopathie and Professionalität im Gesundheitswesen
- K Klinische Biomechanik 1 and SP Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 1 (simulation-based training)
- K Anatomie und Physiologie 2: Embryologie and Anatomy of Kopf, Wirbelsäule, Thorax, obere Extremitäten, Organe
- K Klinische Biomechanik 2
- HA Kraniale und viszerale Diagnostik in der Osteopathie 1 and SP Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 2
- mP Orthopädie, Bildgebung, Unfallchirurgie: Einführung in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie and Bildgebung
- SP Kraniale und viszerale Diagnostik in der Osteopathie 2 and SP Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 3
- K Neuroanatomie und Sinnesorgane: Neuroanatomie und autonomes Nervensystem and Physiologie der Sinnesorgane
- Kraniale Anwendungen and Viszerale Anwendungen (Therapeutische Verfahren im kranialen und viszeralen Bereich)
- HA Methodologie: Empirische Sozialforschung and Anwendung des Multigrade Clinical Reasoning
- K Innere Medizin 1: Grundlagen der Inneren Medizin und Pharmakologie and topics such as Atemwege, Herz-Kreislauf-System, and Rheumatologie
- mP Neurologie und Notfallmedizin: Neurologie and Notfallmedizin
- PrG Psychologie und Schmerzmanagement: Klinische Psychologie, Psychosomatik and Schmerz und Schmerzmanagement
- K Ergänzende Techniken: Triggerpunkte, Counterstrain and Grundlagen der Ernährung
- K Innere Medizin 2: Verdauungstrakt, Urogenitalsystem and individual disease scripting (Das individuelle Krankheitsskript)
- K Innere Medizin 3: Infektionskunde, Infektionsschutz, Hauterkrankungen and therapy processes with differential diagnostics
- SP Synthese und Integration and Kraniale und Viszerale Integration
- Ref Vorbereitung auf den Berufseinstieg and Ref clinically-practical work preparation topics (e.g., Berufsrecht, Leistungsträger, Abrechnung)
- SP Klinisch-praktische Arbeit 2: osteopathisch-medizinische Fallbesprechungen 2 and Patient:innenbehandlung 2
- Ref Klinisch-praktische Arbeit 1: osteopathisch-medizinische Fallbesprechungen 1 and Patient:innenbehandlung 1
- BT/Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium: Bachelor-Thesis and Kolloquium
- Professional practice orientation across final clinical case discussions
Curriculum
The eight-semester, 240 ECTS curriculum combines scientific and medical foundations with osteopathic diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, clinical reasoning, professional preparation and supervised patient treatment. The final stage includes two clinically oriented modules followed by the Bachelor thesis and colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semesters 1–2 | 3 modules | Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 6 | 30 ECTS |
| Anatomie und Physiologie 1 | 12 | |||
| Gesundheitswesen und Osteopathie | 12 | |||
| Semesters 2–3 | 4 modules | Anatomie und Physiologie 2 | 14 | 36 ECTS |
| Klinische Biomechanik 1 | 5 | |||
| Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 1 | 11 | |||
| Statistik | 6 | |||
| Semesters 3–4 | 3 modules | Klinische Biomechanik 2 | 5 | 24 ECTS |
| Kraniale und viszerale Diagnostik in der Osteopathie 1 | 6 | |||
| Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 2 | 13 | |||
| Semesters 4–5 | 4 modules | Neuroanatomie und Sinnesorgane | 8 | 30 ECTS |
| Orthopädie, Bildgebung, Unfallchirurgie | 7 | |||
| Kraniale und viszerale Diagnostik in der Osteopathie 2 | 5 | |||
| Therapeutische Verfahren in der Osteopathie 3 | 10 | |||
| Semesters 5–6 | 4 modules | Innere Medizin 1 | 6 | 30 ECTS |
| Neurologie und Notfallmedizin | 6 | |||
| Therapeutische Verfahren im kranialen und viszeralen Bereich | 12 | |||
| Methodologie | 6 | |||
| Semesters 6–7 | 4 modules | Innere Medizin 2 | 5 | 30 ECTS |
| Psychologie und Schmerzmanagement | 6 | |||
| Ergänzende Techniken | 6 | |||
| Synthese und Integration | 13 | |||
| Semester 7 | 4 modules | Innere Medizin 3 | 8 | 30 ECTS |
| Vorbereitung auf den Berufseinstieg | 5 | |||
| Faszien: Anatomie und klinische Anwendung | 5 | |||
| Klinisch-praktische Arbeit 1 | 12 | |||
| Semester 8 | 3 modules | Kontext therapeutischen Wirkens | 6 | 30 ECTS |
| Klinisch-praktische Arbeit 2 | 12 | |||
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | |||
| Total | 29 curriculum components including clinical practice, Bachelor thesis and colloquium | 240 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready osteopathy and clinical-reasoning skills through structured diagnostics and therapeutic procedures taught across the degree, including clinical case discussions and patient treatment practice blocks.
- You gain strong medical-science foundations (anatomy, physiology, clinical biomechanics, internal medicine topics, neurology and emergency medicine) that employers and clinical settings expect when hiring health practitioners.
- You develop evidence-based thinking and professional competence through dedicated scientific methods modules and integration blocks focused on applying osteopathic clinical methods to patient care decisions.
- You can position yourself for practice environments such as osteopathic or physiotherapy practices, clinics, and rehabilitation settings where practical patient handling and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential.
- You also prepare for professional market realities with a dedicated preparation-to-practice focus (including legal, ethics, provider reimbursement and practice management topics) so you graduate ready to transition into professional work.
- Your degree includes thesis and examination requirements that strengthen your ability to work independently and communicate professionally, supporting progression to senior specialist responsibility in healthcare teams.
Employability rate
Osteopathy (B.Sc.) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% as hiring demand remains closely tied to practical healthcare capacity and patient-service availability.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook, especially when you build practical experience during the program and continue with required steps for independent practice pathways in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to university entrance | For international applicants, the university lists several entry routes: general higher education entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or successful master craftsman examination, and also a pathway using a minimum qualifying secondary school leaving certificate plus an approved vocational qualification. |
| Foreign qualifications must be proven equivalent | If you completed your education outside Germany, DIPLOMA states that equivalence for admission must be demonstrated for foreign qualifications. |
| Individual university access evaluation (if needed) | DIPLOMA also allows admission via Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university access eligibility) determined after individual assessment when standard routes are not applicable. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match | The Bachelor programme content is built around medical and health fundamentals (e.g., anatomy/physiology/clinical foundations), so prior education in health or medical fields is typically relevant for study preparation. |
Language requirements
The program is offered as a face-to-face study model with selected live-online components. The DIPLOMA page for this specific program does not publish an English-language admission test requirement. If you need admission in English, you should confirm language requirements with the admissions office during application.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 6880 / per year | Ratenmodell III: 6880 € / jährlich. In addition to tuition, there is an Anmeldung (application/registration) fee of 150 € and a one-time Prüfungsgebühr of 695 €. |
| Application fee | EUR 150 / one time | Anmeldegebühr of 150 € (as published on the program page). |
| Exam fee | EUR 695 / one time | Einmalig 695 € Prüfungsgebühr (as published on the program page). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to cover study costs and living expenses in Germany. DIPLOMA publishes study fees for this program; you should also prepare the German visa/immigration financial proof documents as required for your visa application.
- Proof of ability to finance studies and living costs in Germany for visa/immigration purposes
- Published program tuition/fee amounts (study fees) to support your financing plan
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 | October 01, 2026 |
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
Apply via the DIPLOMA online application form
Create your application using DIPLOMA’s official online registration/application form and complete the required fields for the Osteopathie (B.Sc.) programme. Submit your information and upload the requested documents during the online application. Keep your details consistent with your passport and academic documents so the review can proceed smoothly.
Prepare qualification equivalence documentation (for studies completed outside Germany)
If your education was completed outside Germany, DIPLOMA states that equivalence for admission must be proven. Check that your school-leaving certificate and/or any prior qualifications meet the university’s listed admission routes for bachelor study. If you are unsure which route fits your profile, use the university’s admissions contact and request guidance before submitting.
Confirm the study start and plan your study schedule
This programme starts annually for the winter semester, with the official start date on the university page. After submitting your application, plan your travel and accommodation around the programme start, because seminars and examinations take place at the osteopathy study centers. DIPLOMA also states that you can enroll at your chosen time and that you can apply even without meeting Abitur, depending on the admission route.