The part-time Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical Professions is a distance learning program designed for qualified nursing and health professionals. It builds directly on your vocational training, offering a compact 5-semester (15 months) study period due to the recognition of your prior education (180 ECTS total, 60 ECTS credited). The program is available 100% online or with optional on-site lectures, providing flexibility for those working in the healthcare sector. It aims to enhance your clinical expertise with scientific knowledge, management skills, and an understanding of digital health and interprofessional collaboration, preparing you for leadership roles, further education, or specialized positions within the evolving healthcare landscape.
The curriculum integrates your existing practical experience with academic learning. Key areas include scientific working methods, empirical social research, statistics, and evidence-based decision-making. The program emphasizes Clinical Reasoning for analyzing therapy and care processes, differential diagnostics, and understanding specific diseases. You will also cover topics like hospice and palliative care, health policy, medical sociology, health psychology, legal and ethical aspects in healthcare, and evidence-based medicine. Business administration knowledge for healthcare management, e-health, smart healthcare, interprofessional emergency care, mental health, and Design Thinking are also core components. Students can choose a specialization in Business Management, Health Education, Public Health, or Hand Rehabilitation.
This program prepares you for a variety of career paths within the healthcare sector. Graduates are qualified for leadership roles, management positions, educational activities, or specialized professional functions. The interdisciplinary approach and acquired skills in management, digital health, and interprofessional collaboration are highly valued in the current job market.
Admission is possible via professional qualification even without the 'Abitur' (university entrance qualification).
Flexible installment options are available. There is a one-time examination fee of 695 €. Costs vary based on the chosen payment plan (30, 48, or 60 monthly installments). Extension of study duration is free of charge (model dependent).
The program is accredited and the degree is state-recognized.
Applicants must have completed a 3-year vocational training in a healthcare profession. It is possible to gain admission based on professional qualification even without the Abitur (general university entrance qualification).
The program is a compact 5-semester (15-month) distance learning program. It recognizes 60 ECTS from prior vocational training, contributing to a total of 180 ECTS for the Bachelor's degree.
Tuition starts from 137 € per month, with flexible installment options (30, 48, or 60 monthly plans). There is also a one-time examination fee of 695 €.
Graduates are prepared for various roles in healthcare, including Healthcare Management, Quality Management, Nursing Management, and educational or specialized clinical positions. The program aims to qualify individuals for leadership and management roles within the evolving healthcare sector.
You can apply online by completing the university's online application form after requesting information material. The process also includes an individual consultation and a 4-week free trial period.