Medical Professions, Bachelor of Arts

Admission requirements

• You need a completed 3-year vocational training at a state-recognised vocational school in a field such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, health and nursing care, or a similar medical profession.
• In addition, you require either a general university entrance qualification, a technical college entrance qualification, a passed master craftsman examination, or an intermediate school leaving certificate with a qualified completion of a recognised vocational training with a final grade of 2.5 or better.
• Alternatively, a professional advancement training of at least 400 teaching hours or a final examination in a state-recognised apprenticeship occupation with corresponding relevant professional experience may represent another access option.

Details

The degree programme Medical Professions (B.A.) is ideal for healthcare professionals who wish to expand their career opportunities. During the course of study, students receive comprehensive training in areas such as social sciences, business administration, and health policy. They learn to apply scientific methods and acquire knowledge in evidence-based medicine and the e-health sector.

The programme also includes specific modules that allow students to specialise in areas such as corporate management and administration, health education, public health, or hand rehabilitation. The course content is deepened through practice-oriented scripts and attendance at lectures, which can be attended flexibly either online or on site.

After graduation, a wide range of professional opportunities are open to graduates, whether in nursing management, research, health promotion and prevention, or other leadership positions in various institutions. In particular, occupational and physiotherapists benefit from the expanded knowledge, providing opportunities for application and development in their own practice.