Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften für Berufserfahrene (B.Sc.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften für Berufserfahrene (B.Sc.) at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule (HFH) is an interdisciplary distance-learning bachelor degree for experienced professionals in therapy and nursing. The program is designed to help you combine your professional training with academic knowledge and support you in taking on complex tasks in therapeutic and nursing settings.
HFH states that the standard period of study is 6 semesters and that the degree award is Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with a total of 180 ECTS credit points. The program structure includes a focus on practice-relevant knowledge for the healthcare sector and allows qualified applicants to study alongside their work.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (semesterübergreifend) to build academic working methods across your study
- Empirische Methoden and Grundlagen der Statistik for research and quantitative foundations
- Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsversorgung and Ethik to place therapeutic and nursing work in wider healthcare contexts
- Sozialpsychologie and Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit im Gesundheitswesen to strengthen team-based, interprofessional practice
- Modules in your chosen Fachrichtung Therapie (Professionelles Handlungswissen, Clinical Reasoning, Evidenzbasierte Praxis und Therapieevaluation, Therapeutische Handlungsfelder)
- Modules in your chosen Fachrichtung Pflege (Grundlagen pflegerischen Handelns, Pflegediagnostische Entscheidungsprozesse, Grundlagen der Pflegewissenschaft, Pflegerische Handlungsfelder)
- Wahlpflichtbereich I including Qualitätsmanagement and selected topics such as Allgemeine Pädagogik, Projektmanagement, Existenzgründung, Coping und Stressbewältigung, Case Management, English for Healthcare Professionals, and Hygiene und Mikrobiologie
- Journal Club to support continuous academic reflection and evidence orientation
- Wahlpflichtbereich II Schwerpunkt modules: Evidenzbasiertes Handeln, Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, or Gesundheitskommunikation und Beratung (each with two sequential modules)
- Praxisprojekt to apply academic and professional methods in practice as part of the degree
- Bachelorarbeit (thesis) to consolidate your results and academic profile
- Bachelorprüfung preparation through the mix of written work and complex exercises across modules
Curriculum
Bachelor Therapie- und Pflegewissenschaften für Berufserfahrene (additive Studienform) mit insgesamt 180 ECTS-Punkten.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Wissenschaftliches und interprofessionelles Grundlagenstudium | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Empirische Methoden | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Statistik | 6 | |||
| Journal Club | 6 | |||
| Gesundheitssystem und Gesundheitsversorgung | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Gesundheitswissenschaftliche und interprofessionelle Grundlagen | Ethik | 6 | 30 |
| Sozialpsychologie | 6 | |||
| Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit im Gesundheitswesen | 6 | |||
| Berufsrelevante Kompetenzen | 6 | |||
| Fachrichtung Therapie: Professionelles Handlungswissen | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Fachwissenschaft und klinisch/praktische Entscheidungsgrundlagen | Fachrichtung Therapie: Clinical Reasoning | 6 | 32 |
| Fachrichtung Therapie: Evidenzbasierte Praxis und Therapieevaluation | 12 | |||
| Fachrichtung Therapie: Therapeutische Handlungsfelder | 12 | |||
| Semester 4 | Fachrichtung Pflege: Grundlagen und Handlungsfelder | Grundlagen pflegerischen Handelns | 12 | 48 |
| Pflegediagnostische Entscheidungsprozesse | 12 | |||
| Grundlagen der Pflegewissenschaft | 12 | |||
| Pflegerische Handlungsfelder | 12 | |||
| Semester 5 | Wahlpflichtbereich I (8 mögliche Ergänzungsmodule) und Start Wahlpflichtbereich II | Wahlpflichtbereich I: Qualitätsmanagement | 6 | 36 |
| Wahlpflichtbereich I: Allgemeine Pädagogik | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich I: Projektmanagement | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich I: Existenzgründung | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich I: Coping und Stressbewältigung | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich I: Case Management | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Wahlpflichtbereich II, Praxisprojekt und Bachelorarbeit | Wahlpflichtbereich I: Hygiene und Mikrobiologie | 6 | 42 |
| Wahlpflichtbereich II: Evidenzbasiertes Handeln I | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich II: Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung I | 6 | |||
| Praxisprojekt | 12 | |||
| Bachelorarbeit | 12 | |||
| Total | Gesamtumfang des additiven Bachelorstudiengangs (180 CP) inkl. wissenschaftlich-methodischem Studium, interprofessionellem Studium, Fachwissenschaft, Praxisprojekt, Schwerpunktmodulen (Wahlpflichtbereich II) und Bachelorarbeit. | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with an academic B.Sc. qualification that strengthens your ability to work scientifically and evidence-based in therapy and nursing settings.
- You build job-ready research and method skills (e.g., empirical methods and statistics) that support clinical reasoning, evaluation, and improved care decisions.
- You gain interprofessional competencies so you can collaborate effectively with other healthcare professions in complex patient care situations.
- You develop management and quality-oriented capabilities through Wahlpflichtbereich modules such as Qualitätsmanagement and Case Management, supporting roles beyond routine service delivery.
- You prepare for specialist responsibility in practice through a Praxisprojekt that connects academic learning with real-world application.
- You can progress into assistant or team-leadership responsibilities in education and care services, because the curriculum is designed to support strategic and integrative professional action in the healthcare sector.
Employability rate
Graduates of therapy and nursing science programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady hiring needs in healthcare and care services.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities for qualified graduates in therapeutic and nursing institutions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Relevant qualification and professional experience (foreign credentials accepted after review) | Admissions for this bachelor track are designed for applicants who already have completed training in one of the relevant therapy and care professions and then worked professionally in the chosen field. Applicants who completed their qualifying vocational training and/or prior education outside Germany must contact the HFH admissions support for guidance; the university assesses foreign qualifications individually. |
| Foreign qualifications are reviewed based on official credential assessment sources | If you apply with foreign university entrance qualification and/or a foreign degree, HFH reviews your documents in line with the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) evaluation approach. You may be asked for equivalence documentation if your qualification is not clearly listed in official databases. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and care professions (professional qualification background) | Direct match | The program is specifically structured for professionally experienced applicants in therapy and nursing/care fields, with foreign qualifications assessed individually by HFH. |
Language requirements
The program is offered as a German-instructed distance-learning program. For applicants with foreign education qualifications, you must provide proof of German language skills at least at level B2 (or higher) as part of the admissions review.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 390 / per month | Study fee: 390 € per month, total 14.040 € for the programme (additive Fernstudium). |
| Tuition | EUR 14040 / total program | Total study fee: 14.040 € for the programme (additive Fernstudium). |
| Examination fee (thesis/abschlussarbeit per attempt) | EUR 620 / one time | Examination fee for the thesis (Abschlussarbeit) per attempt: 620 €. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a Germany residence permit generally need to demonstrate they can financially support themselves during their studies. The exact amount and accepted evidence are defined by Germany’s immigration process for students.
- Proof of sufficient funds for studying in Germany (amount and accepted evidence per Germany immigration guidance)
- Any additional financial evidence requested by the university during the admissions review
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| 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 | July 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer 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
Pre-check your eligibility with foreign qualification review
Confirm you meet the program’s admissions pathway for professionally experienced applicants and that your prior training/experience matches one of the relevant therapy and care fields. If your education or training was completed outside Germany, contact HFH study advising so they can review your documents individually. Prepare your German language proof (at least B2) early because it is required for applicants with foreign credentials.
Prepare your documents (original language and German translation)
Upload copies of your qualification documents in the original language as requested by HFH. Provide German translations when the original certificate is not already in English and ensure translations are carried out in the way HFH accepts for admissions. If an equivalence/evaluation document is needed for your specific foreign qualification, HFH will advise based on the review.
Submit your application through the university admissions process
Submit your application during the available application window and ensure all required documents are included for the admissions review. HFH checks the foreign qualifications as part of the review process; incomplete document packages may delay processing. After submission, follow up with HFH if they request additional information during the evaluation.