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Deutsch Who benefits from the vocationally integrated Bachelor's degree in Nursing?
The vocationally integrated Bachelor's degree in Nursing is aimed at prospective nursing professionals who want to combine their nursing training directly with a scientifically based degree programme. You are in the right place if you are committed to working in the nursing sector and want to qualify early for advanced tasks, leadership positions, or for quality assurance and research in nursing. The degree is especially suitable if you start your training at a nursing school and want to begin your academic career in parallel – regardless of whether you later want to specialise clinically, in management, or in nursing innovation.
Admission: What formal requirements must you meet?
The following conditions apply for admission to the vocationally integrated Bachelor's degree in Nursing:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur), advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or an equivalent recognised university entrance qualification
- Alternatively university entrance for qualified professionals: proof of at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience as well as passing an aptitude test (if no university entrance qualification is available)
- Training place at a nursing school, whereby the start of training and studies may be a maximum of a few months apart
- For international applicants: proof of German language level C1
- Also to be submitted: a current CV with passport photo and a copy of ID (or National Identity Card)
Personally, you should be willing to learn independently and actively, as well as possess resilience and organisational skills. Communication skills, empathy for contact with patients and colleagues, and an interest in scientific issues and innovations in nursing are helpful. Experience in dealing with digital applications in nursing and learning contexts is advantageous but not mandatory.
What content and skills does the part-time nursing degree programme convey?
In the part-time Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, you acquire scientific, methodological, and practical competencies for modern nursing practice. The programme is divided into four areas: nursing science and research, practical instruction, nursing practice, and nursing theory:
- Nursing science and research: You engage with scientific methods, research processes, and evidence-based practice. The aim is the analytical reflection of nursing phenomena and the development of research-oriented practice.
- Practical instruction: You learn to competently guide, advise, and assess nursing students as well as colleagues. This area includes content for qualification as a practical instructor (300 hours of theory).
- Nursing practice: Within job-related projects, you practise the direct application and transfer of scientific findings to practical nursing work.
- Nursing theory: You receive a sound theoretical foundation in nursing-relevant models, concepts, and approaches to action.
During the course of your studies, you choose one of two specialisations:
- Nursing management: For future leadership roles. You learn personnel development, economic control, leadership, and the implementation of nursing science findings in daily work. The content is taught over 900 hours.
- Nursing quality and nursing control: Here, you focus on quality development, process management, and innovative care concepts. There is an analysis of national and international settings.
Both specialisations also include the theoretical content required for recognition as a nursing consultant according to § 7a SGB XI.
What is the process and structure of the part-time Bachelor’s degree in Nursing?
The programme is designed for seven semesters (three and a half years) and runs concurrently with or partly following your nursing training. The key facts about the process:
- The first six semesters run alongside your three-year vocational training in nursing.
- Lectures are held in blocks: once a month over three consecutive days on campus (e.g. Thursday to Saturday).
- Theoretical and practical components are closely intertwined so that you can apply what you have learned directly in your professional daily routine.
- After successful completion of training, the seventh semester runs parallel to employment until you achieve the “Bachelor of Science” degree.
- Locations are Gera and Cologne; currently, only the Nursing Management specialisation is offered in Cologne.
- The programme is conducted in German and comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits.
- The SRH-CORE principle supports responsible, active learning and the direct practical application of study content.
What career paths does the part-time Bachelor’s degree in Nursing open up?
Graduates of the part-time B.Sc. Nursing programme are qualified for a variety of fields of activity. The practice-oriented, scientific training and possible specialisation offer the following prospects:
- Clinical nursing practice: Application of scientific findings in nursing, evaluation and optimisation of nursing interventions.
- Project leadership and management: Management of projects on clinical issues, active shaping of change processes in healthcare.
- Quality management, controlling, case management: Taking on management and analysis tasks in nursing facilities, initiating improvement measures.
- Consulting and expert reports: Working as a nursing consultant or expert, e.g. for health insurance companies, hospitals, or authorities.
- Employment with nursing and health insurance companies
- Pedagogical qualification: With additional qualification as a practical instructor, the possibility to enter training and further education in health professions.
- Nursing research: Participation in scientific projects, development and implementation of innovative care concepts.
- Leadership and management tasks: Especially with the Nursing Management specialisation: from ward management to nursing service management up to executive management or founding your own outpatient nursing service.
- Further qualification: The bachelor’s degree entitles you to commence a consecutive master’s degree, e.g. in nursing education, healthcare management, or nursing science.
What costs and financing options should you expect?
For the part-time Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at SRH University, you pay:
- €390 per month over the entire study duration (7 semesters = 42 months, status 2024).
- One-off enrolment fee: €750 (for non-EWR nationals: €1,000 and prepayment of the tuition fee for the first semester).
- The tuition fee includes all learning materials as well as examination fees (no additional costs for repeat exams or final thesis).
There are various options for financing:
- Employer subsidy: Many employers provide financial support; it is recommended to enquire with your training organisation in good time.
- State funding: BAföG, education loan programmes, or scholarships for students in healthcare can be utilised.
- Tax deductibility: Study costs and expenses for the training can generally be claimed as work-related expenses or special expenses for tax purposes.
The monthly fee remains guaranteed stable throughout the entire duration of your studies, giving you long-term planning security.
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