Primary Care Management (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Dortmund, Hannover, Mannheim, München, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Primary Care Management (B.Sc.) richtet sich an alle, die berufsbegleitend oder dual neben der Ausbildung studieren und sich gezielt für erweiterte Versorgungs- und Managementaufgaben in Hausarztpraxen qualifizieren möchten.
Im Studium entwickelst du medizinisches und organisatorisches Fachwissen: Du übernimmst ärztlich delegierte Aufgaben sowie lernst Inhalte wie Praxismanagement, Qualitäts- und Personalsteuerung, Kommunikation und Führungsstrategien. Die Leistung umfasst 180 ECTS-Punkte.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build core knowledge in practice management for a Hausarztpraxis.
- You study fundamentals in areas such as healthcare hygiene and patient communication to support safe, high-quality patient care.
- You develop time and self-management skills alongside your study planning.
- You deepen medical and organizational competencies for delegated tasks in primary care.
- You learn quality and personnel steering, communication and leadership strategies for practice operations.
- You expand your skills in E-Health applications and care for chronically ill patients.
- You prepare for the Bachelor thesis as the academic final component of the degree.
- If applicable, you complete the prerequisites linked to the VERAH qualification before the thesis phase.
- You consolidate your professional competence in primary care management, combining medical understanding with structured practice management.
Career outcomes
- You qualify for advanced responsibilities in primary care patient support and structured practice management in Hausarztpraxen.
- You gain job-relevant competencies in delegated clinical tasks such as anamnesis, basic examinations, medication management, and infection prevention as described for this degree.
- You also build business and people-management skills, so you can support quality management and team-related operational decisions in a healthcare practice.
- You develop applied knowledge in E-Health applications and in the care of chronically ill patients, helping you perform more effectively in modern, digitally supported care settings.
- The degree gives you a recognized Bachelor of Science pathway that can support your next career step and an additional Master’s program.
Employability rate
Graduates of primary care and healthcare practice management-related fields in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady hiring needs in primary care and health services.
Together, this means you can expect relatively stable career opportunities, especially when you can combine medical-support competencies with practice operations and communication skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (or equivalent) plus healthcare vocational background | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification (for example general higher education entrance qualification/Abitur or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification/Fachhochschulreife) or other prior education recognised as equivalent. In addition, at the start of studies you must provide proof of completed vocational training as a medical assistant or comparable healthcare vocational training (for example dental assistant, surgical technical assistant, or nursing). |
| Work placement/employment in a GP practice (and, where applicable, VERAH/NäPa track evidence) | International applicants must also provide proof of current employment in a GP’s practice (full-time or part-time), with the exception of legally described interruptions (such as parental/caregiver leave or illness). For admission progress toward the Bachelor thesis, VERAH further training or NäPa further training is required depending on your track, as stated in the program admission documents. |
| If your qualifications were not earned at a German-speaking institution | If your higher education access qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, you must submit a certified copy of the original certificates and provide evidence of sufficient German language knowledge, as stated in the program’s admission form requirements. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match | The program’s admission requirements reference completed vocational training as a medical assistant or comparable healthcare training and current work in a GP practice. Applicants with foreign qualifications should ensure their healthcare vocational qualification and GP-practice employment evidence can be assessed as equivalent. |
Language requirements
This program is taught in German, so international applicants need to provide proof of sufficient German language skills as part of admission. If your university entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, you must submit a certified copy of your certificates (original) and a German or English translation, plus evidence of sufficient German language knowledge.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10950 / per year | Total fee for the berufsbegleitend study model: 10.950 Euro, plus one-time examination fee of 500 Euro. |
| Tuition (dual model) | EUR 13240 / per year | Total fee for the dual study model: 13.140 Euro (listed as monthly payments in the university page) plus one-time examination fee of 500 Euro. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | No separate application fee amount is published on the program page; application is via the university's registration form. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 Euro is stated separately and is due at the end of the studies (with registration for the final thesis). |
Proof of financial resources
FOM admission requires that you can finance your tuition and living costs in Germany. For visa and residence purposes, follow the official financial proof rules for Germany and prepare the documents requested by the German authorities.
- Evidence you can cover tuition and living costs for studying in Germany (as required for your German student visa/residence process).
- University-required proof for enrollment and payment arrangements, if applicable to your selected study model.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - Summer 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 | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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 eligibility documents for international applicants
Review the program’s entry requirements for foreign qualifications and confirm you meet the healthcare vocational background and the GP practice employment/training evidence conditions. If your admission qualification was not obtained in a German-speaking institution, arrange certified copies of the originals and translations in German or English, and prepare evidence of sufficient German language knowledge. Gather your documentation so you can upload everything in the required form during the application process.
Complete the program application (online campus submission)
Submit your application using the program’s application form process and upload the required documents via the online campus under the upload section for required documents. Ensure your application form is fully completed and signed where required. If you need help, contact the FOM student advisory services during their published hours.
Provide proof for your selected study model and track requirements
During application, specify your study model (dual or part-time) and ensure your documentation matches that model’s admission conditions. For track requirements, provide evidence of VERAH or NäPa further training as required for the Bachelor thesis admission prerequisites. Make sure any supporting employment evidence from your GP practice is current and within the validity expectations stated by the university.