Pflege
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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In the dual Bachelor’s programme Pflege (B.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg, theory and practice are closely connected so you are prepared for professional nursing practice.
The programme begins once a year for the winter semester (at 1 October), and it is admission-restricted with 60 study places.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Modular dual studies that connect theory at HAW Hamburg with practice at cooperative training partners
- Practice semesters with placements in inpatient and outpatient care settings
- Core competence building in nursing care, communication, and interdisciplinary cooperation
- Foundational knowledge covering psychosocial, ethical, and scientific bases of nursing
- Further development of competencies through continued placements in different care settings
- Training in nursing care for people of all age groups and structured assessment of individual nursing needs
- Learning to advise patients and relatives and to work within interdisciplinary teams
- Continued integration of nursing research and process management elements into study and practice
- Final phase of the dual Bachelor programme structured across modular theory and practice components
- Preparation for professional practice as a Bachelor-qualified nursing professional
- Focus on applying knowledge from nursing research and practice-oriented process management in real care scenarios
- Completion of programme learning goals tied to the dual qualification of study and vocational degree
Curriculum
Bachelorstudiengang Pflege (dual) (B.Sc.) credits based on the official Prüfungs- und Studienordnung overview table using ECTS (Leistungspunkte, LP). Total: 210 Leistungspunkte for the full programme (7 semesters in full-time).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Grundlagen pflegerischen Handelns | 13 | 30 |
| Pflege als Profession und Wissenschaft | 9 | |||
| Mit Menschen in Beziehung treten und kommunizieren - Grundlagen | 5 | |||
| Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen und deren klinische Anwendung | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 modules | Reflexion und Fallverstehen I | 6 | 37 |
| Pflegerische Versorgung von Menschen mit akuten gesundheitlichen Beeinträchtigungen | 7 | |||
| Reflexion und Fallverstehen II | 13 | |||
| Komplexes pflegerisches Handeln im Pflegeprozess | 6 | |||
| In spezifischen Pflegesituationen mit Menschen in Beziehung treten und kommunizieren | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | 5 modules | Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention | 7 | 32 |
| Ältere mehrfach und/oder lebenslimitiert erkrankte Menschen in ihrer Entwicklung Unterstützen und über die Lebensphasen Pflegen (Lehrveranstaltung 1) | 7 | |||
| Reflexion und Fallverstehen III | 8 | |||
| Pflegerische Versorgung von Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen | 5 | |||
| Konstruktiver Umgang mit Diversity in der gesundheitlichen Versorgung | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | 5 modules | Ältere mehrfach und/oder lebenslimitiert erkrankte Menschen in ihrer Entwicklung Unterstützen und über die Lebensphasen Pflegen (Lehrveranstaltung 2) | 3 | 23 |
| Ältere mehrfach und/oder lebenslimitiert erkrankte Menschen in ihrer Entwicklung Unterstützen und über die Lebensphasen Pflegen (PrS Anteil) | 0 | |||
| Rechtliche Grundlagen, Gesundheitspolitik und Gesundheitssystem (LV 1) | 8 | |||
| Pflegerische Versorgung von Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen (Setting/Anteil) | 5 | |||
| Ethik in der pflegerischen Versorgung (Üb) | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | 3 modules | Rechtliche Grundlagen, Gesundheitspolitik und Gesundheitssystem (LV 2) | 8 | 21 |
| Rechtliche Grundlagen, Gesundheitspolitik und Gesundheitssystem (LV 3) | 3 | |||
| Pflege als Profession und Wissenschaft (Ergänzungs-/Vertiefungsanteile) | 10 | |||
| Semester 6 | 2 modules | Konstruktiver Umgang mit Diversity in der gesundheitlichen Versorgung (Üb/SWS Anteil) | 5 | 30 |
| Praktische Studienphase (blockweise Leistungen in den entsprechenden Modulen) | 25 | |||
| Semester 7 | 1 module | Bachelorarbeit | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Programmeinheiten des dualen Bachelorstudiengangs Pflege (B.Sc.) gemäß Aufbauübersicht | 210 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) qualification in Pflege (dual) while being trained directly in real healthcare settings through cooperative training partners.
- Because the programme combines academic learning with practice placements, you develop job-ready skills for roles in inpatient (hospital), long-term inpatient (care homes), and outpatient care services.
- You gain preparation for responsibilities in nursing care planning, delivering nursing services, and supporting patients and relatives through communication and counselling tasks.
- The dual structure helps you build practical experience early, so you can transition more smoothly into professional work as a Bachelor-qualified nursing professional.
- You also strengthen capabilities in nursing research and process management, which supports future progression into more advanced and coordination-focused roles in healthcare and care organisations.
- The programme is designed around a study-and-vocational double qualification, giving you a strong foundation for long-term career development in the healthcare sector.
Employability rate
Graduates of nursing and healthcare education tracks in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 90% and an unemployment rate of about 10%, reflecting sustained hiring needs in hospitals, care homes, and outpatient services.
Together, these figures point to a career outlook with comparatively stable demand and reliable opportunities in the care sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | If you completed your school-leaving qualification outside Germany, you need an academic qualification that is comparable to the German university entrance qualification for admission to higher education (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Conditional match | Your previous education and practice are reviewed as part of the international applicant qualification check. If you are enrolled in another study programme or have completed relevant health and care training, provide transcripts and supporting documents for assessment. |
Language requirements
For admission to this programme, you must prove German language skills at the required level. The programme requires German C1-level proof for international applicants.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution for the winter semester 2026/27: 397 EUR including semester and Germany ticket (as published by HAW Hamburg). |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to show sufficient funds for living expenses and study-related costs when applying for a German student visa. Please follow the official guidance provided by the German authorities/visa section for the exact blocked account amount and acceptable proof documents.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 31, 2026 |
| 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
Start with the international qualification check
Before preparing your application, check whether your school qualification and/or degree qualification allows you to study in Germany. At HAW Hamburg, your university entrance qualification is assessed through uni-assist, which evaluates the documents for HAW Hamburg. Plan this early because the assessment takes about 6 weeks.
Prepare the special dual programme requirements
For this dual nursing programme, you need an apprenticeship/training contract for the academic nursing education or a binding commitment from a provider of the academic nursing education. You also go through a multi-step process that starts with applying to one of the programme’s cooperating training partners. If you do not yet have the signed contract at the time of your online application, a written commitment may be used initially and the signed contract must be submitted later.
Apply online via the official HAW Hamburg portal
Submit your application online during the published application period for the winter semester. The programme application is submitted via the myHAW application portal (not via hochschulstart). Make sure you upload your required documents (including language proof and qualification documents) before the deadline so the admissions team can review your application.
Submit hard copies if requested
After submitting your online documents, monitor your emails and your myHAW account for updates and any requests. If your application is successful, you will have to submit hard copies of some documents according to the admissions instructions. Keep your documents ready in the requested format for timely submission.