Human Medicine, Staatsexamen

Admission Requirements

You need a university entrance qualification according to BbgHG or an equivalent recognised qualification. If you do not yet have your Abitur certificate, you can apply with the certificate from the last semester, but must submit the Abitur certificate by the time of enrolment at the latest.

Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college entrance qualification or a vocationally qualifying higher education degree also grant access. In the case of professional qualification from health professions, certain requirements can replace a university entrance qualification.

International applicants also need to provide proof of German language skills at level C1. A foreign university entrance qualification must have been recognised by a certificate recognition authority (school authority).

Application for the Human Medicine Programme at MHB – without NC

Apply without NC and be admitted to the Human Medicine programme at MHB regardless of your Abitur grade: The multi-stage selection process makes this possible.

The application procedure for the Human Medicine degree programme at the Brandenburg Medical School consists of three steps and is based on the principle “Personality instead of NC”. Instead of a numerus clausus, motivation, experience and personal suitability are the focus.

In the first step, the online application takes place about five months before the application deadline. The following documents must be submitted in a PDF file (max. 4 MB):

• Letter of motivation (max. two A4 pages, Times New Roman, 12 pt)
• Answer to two application questions (max. one A4 page in total): 1. Scientific competencies play a significant role in the activity as a doctor. Please comment on this context with reference to your own observations/experiences if applicable. 2. What challenges do you associate with the model degree course in Medicine at MHB and how would you address them?
• Detailed tabular CV without passport photo
• Proof of university entrance qualification
• Current certificates and references (e.g. internship certificates, training, degrees)
• If applicable, proof of German language skills

The file must be named in the format „LastName_FirstName_Application_HumanMedicine“. Submission of missing documents afterwards is excluded. Please note that an application fee of 200 euros is charged.

In the second step, it is checked whether the application documents are complete and meet the formal requirements. Then an individual content assessment by reviewers takes place. Applicants will then be informed by email whether they are invited to a selection day.

The third step consists of the personal selection process in Neuruppin. On this selection day, applicants go through several stations and meet members of the faculty as well as students. The aim is to get to know motivation, personality and attitude. Subject-specific knowledge is not tested. After the selection day, feedback on admission or rejection of a place on the course will be provided promptly by email.

Where You Study Human Medicine at the MHB

The MHB does not have a central large campus but is regionally networked with four study locations across Brandenburg. The main sites Neuruppin and Brandenburg an der Havel are complemented by facilities in Bernau near Berlin and Rüdersdorf. Each location offers its own special focus and contributes to practice-oriented training.

• Neuruppin: The MHB’s main office is located on the grounds of the University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg. It houses the presidency, administration, the deanery as well as central facilities for studies and teaching. The majority of teaching in Human Medicine (preclinical semesters) and the Psychology Bachelor's degree takes place here. Facilities include modern seminar rooms, laboratories, a learning and communication centre with a library, as well as a skills lab for clinical training. Several medical and natural science institutes support research and teaching. Neuruppin itself offers a high quality of life with lake access, leisure opportunities, and a close-knit student life. Housing is comparatively affordable, and the university assists with finding suitable accommodation if needed. Berlin is reachable in around an hour.
• Brandenburg an der Havel: Brandenburg an der Havel is home to the University Hospital Brandenburg (UKB) and a modern teaching campus at Nicolaiplatz. Higher semesters of medicine as well as dental medicine are taught there. The Brandenburg Learning and Interdisciplinary Training Centre (BLiTZ) offers simulations for emergency and examination scenarios. Students benefit from the direct link between teaching and clinical practice. The city offers an urban flair, diverse leisure activities, and good connections to Potsdam and Berlin. Dormitory places and affordable housing are available.

Funding Options & Scholarships for Studying at the MHB

Studying at the MHB involves financial investment but is made affordable for many students through targeted funding programmes, repayment models and regional cooperation. The MHB offers various options to finance your studies:

• Instalment Payment and Hospital Loans: Fees can be paid in monthly or semesterly instalments. Hospitals in the partner network offer so-called hospital scholarships (loans up to €80,000), which are waived in case of subsequent employment at the hospital – a widely used model.
• Reverse Generational Contract (UGV): Students pay little or nothing during their studies and make income-dependent repayments after graduation. Cooperation usually takes place via CHANCEN eG. Payments are only made if a sufficient income is earned later.
• Scholarships: The MHB awards Germany Scholarships (€300 monthly, irrespective of performance), its own MHB scholarships as well as subject-specific scholarships (e.g., for addiction or Parkinson’s research). Additionally, MHB students are eligible to apply to all state and church scholarship foundations for talented students. In cases of hardship, a social fund provides grants or interest-free loans.
• State Funding Programme for Strengthening Rural Medical Care: The State of Brandenburg has established a funding programme to strengthen medical care in rural regions. This programme targets medical students who are willing to work for at least five years in underserved areas of Brandenburg after completing their training and specialist qualification. Participants receive a monthly scholarship of €1,000 for the duration of their studies, but for a maximum of 75 months.
• BAföG and Student Loans: The MHB is eligible for BAföG. However, BAföG usually only covers living expenses. For tuition fees, additionally state-subsidised loans (e.g., KfW) or bank loans are possible. The MHB provides appropriate contacts on request.

The MHB actively supports financial planning. Student advisory services provide information about individual options already during the application process and assist in combining funding sources – such as BAföG, scholarships and hospital loans. In particular, the hospital scholarship enables significant cost savings – combined with a secure prospect in the medical profession.