Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften dual (B.Sc.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Der duale Bachelor-Fernstudiengang Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften (B.Sc.) der HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule verbindet wissenschaftlich fundierte Therapie- und Pflegeinhalte mit einer parallel laufenden Ausbildung in den Bereichen Ergotherapie, Logopädie, Physiotherapie und Pflege.
Mit einer Regelstudienzeit von 8 Semestern und 180 ECTS-Punkten lernen Sie, evidenzbasiert zu handeln, Gesundheitskompetenz zu stärken und Ihr therapeutisches sowie pflegerisches Wissen praxisnah weiterzuentwickeln, inklusive eines vorgesehenen Praktikums im späteren Studienverlauf.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Empirische Methoden
- Grundlagen der Statistik
- Journal Club
- Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsversorgung
- Ethik
- Sozialpsychologie
- Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit im Gesundheitswesen
- Berufsrelevante Kompetenzen
- Professionelle Qualifikation: Therapie (Ergotherapie, Logopädie, Physiotherapie)
- Professionelles Handlungswissen
- Clinical Reasoning
- Evidenzbasierte Praxis und Therapieevaluation
- Therapeutische Handlungsfelder
- Ergänzungsmodul – Wahlpflichtbereich I (1 aus 8 Modulen wählen)
- Bachelorarbeit
Curriculum
Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften dual (B.Sc.) at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule: 180 ECTS over 8 semesters with named study modules and credit points per semester.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | Compulsory modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 36 |
| Empirische Methoden | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Statistik | 6 | |||
| Journal Club | 6 | |||
| Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsversorgung | 6 | |||
| Ethik | 6 | |||
| 2. Semester | Compulsory modules plus profession-specific and elective module | Sozialpsychologie | 6 | 36 |
| Therapeutische Handlungsfelder | 12 | |||
| Ergänzungsmodul – Wahlpflichtbereich I (1 aus 8 Modulen wählen) | 6 | |||
| Professionelle Qualifikation: Pflege Grundlagen pflegerischen Handelns | 12 | |||
| 3. Semester | Profession-specific and compulsory modules | Pflegediagnostische Entscheidungsprozesse | 12 | 36 |
| Grundlagen der Pflegewissenschaft | 12 | |||
| Ergänzungsmodul – Wahlpflichtbereich I (1 aus 8 Modulen wählen) | 6 | |||
| Professionelle Qualifikation: Pflege Pflegerische Handlungsfelder | 6 | |||
| 4. Semester | Compulsory profession-to-practice integration and elective module | Übernahme von Ausbildungsinhalten | 36 | 36 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 0 | |||
| 5. Semester | Studienschwerpunkt elective block | Studienschwerpunkt – Wahlpflichtbereich II (1 aus 3 Modulen wählen) | 12 | 36 |
| Praxisprojekt | 12 | |||
| Ergänzungsmodul – Wahlpflichtbereich I (1 aus 8 Modulen wählen) | 12 | |||
| 6. Semester | Studienschwerpunkt continuation plus elective | Studienschwerpunkt – Wahlpflichtbereich II (1 aus 3 Modulen wählen) | 12 | 36 |
| Praxisprojekt | 12 | |||
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| 7. Semester | Bachelor thesis preparation and final modules | Bachelorarbeit | 12 | 36 |
| Praxisprojekt | 12 | |||
| Studienschwerpunkt – Wahlpflichtbereich II (1 aus 3 Modulen wählen) | 12 | |||
| 8. Semester | Bachelor thesis completion | Bachelorarbeit | 12 | 36 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Total | Overall program modules including bachelor thesis | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for practice-focused, scientifically grounded work in therapy and nursing settings such as practices, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and inpatient care facilities.
- You build job-ready capabilities for evidence-based care and therapy delivery, including clinical reasoning and therapy evaluation topics covered in the study plan.
- You develop interprofessional competence for collaboration in healthcare teams, which supports roles in care and case management and coordinated service delivery.
- You gain a stronger professional profile through the chosen professional track (therapy or nursing) and targeted modules that develop professional action knowledge.
- The dual B.Sc. qualification helps you position yourself for responsibility areas such as team leadership, development and project work, and prevention and health promotion tasks.
- You strengthen your eligibility for research and development-related assistant roles by learning scientific work methods and empirical research fundamentals during the program.
Employability rate
Graduates of therapy and nursing sciences in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring demand in healthcare providers and care settings.
Together, these figures indicate a fairly stable career outlook for graduates with applied, evidence-based competencies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign equivalent accepted) | International applicants need a recognised (Fach-)Hochschulreife or an equivalent university entrance qualification that gives eligibility for Bachelor admission in their country of education, following the HFH admission rules for the Bachelor program. The HFH states that admission to this dual Bachelor is granted with a (Fach-)Hochschulreife. |
| Dual study contract with a health-sector training provider | As part of the admission requirements for this dual program, applicants must submit an Ausbildung contract with a health-sector school that trains in relevant professions (as listed by HFH) and must be part of a cooperation agreement with HFH. |
| Alternative admission route (if you do not hold a standard university entrance qualification) | HFH states that applicants without (Fach-)Hochschulreife can be admitted if they have completed an approved further education qualification (Fortbildungsprüfung) and attend a paid counselling interview (no examination). HFH also describes an alternative route via an entrance assessment (schriftliche Eingangsprüfung) for applicants with completed vocational training and at least two years of work experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match | This dual Bachelor is designed for students in health-sector training pathways and builds scientific knowledge alongside the professional training in relevant therapy and care fields. |
Language requirements
The HFH dual Bachelor program is designed as a German-language Fernstudium. If you need English for instruction or learning due to your education background, please confirm the current language setup with the HFH admissions team before applying.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 180 / per semester | Dual programme study fee is tiered by semester on the official programme page. The programme page states 180 € per month (1.–4. semester) and 380 € per month (5.–8. semester); additionally, there is a separate examination fee for the bachelor thesis per attempt. |
| Tuition | EUR 380 / per semester | Dual programme study fee is tiered by semester on the official programme page. The programme page states 180 € per month (1.–4. semester) and 380 € per month (5.–8. semester); additionally, there is a separate examination fee for the bachelor thesis per attempt. |
Proof of financial resources
If you apply for a German student residence permit, you may need to show proof of financial resources according to the German immigration requirements. Prepare your financial documents early and use official bank/financial statements that match what the German authorities request.
- Proof of financial resources for a Germany student residence permit, following the German immigration requirements
- Bank statements and/or official evidence of funds from your financial provider, as requested by the immigration authorities
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| 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 | July 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | January - 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 | July - Summer intake | January - 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
Prepare your eligibility documents
Check whether you have the foreign-equivalent university entrance qualification required for Bachelor admission and confirm you can provide the dual study contract documents required for this dual program. If you do not hold the standard entrance qualification, review HFH’s alternative admission routes described on the program page and prepare for the required counselling or entrance assessment pathway. Collect your education documents and ensure they are ready for upload during the application process.
Apply through HFH’s application process
Submit your application using HFH’s official online application process during the period before the intake start date. Complete all required form fields and upload the required documents, including the dual training contract information. After HFH checks your data, the result of your application and the next steps for enrolment will follow.
Complete enrolment after admission decision
If your application is successful, HFH proceeds with your enrolment (Immatrikulation) so you can start your dual Bachelor program. Make sure any requested follow-up documents are provided promptly so your start date is not delayed. Plan your study start around the listed program start dates for the dual Bachelor.