Osteopathy, Bachelor of Science

Admission Requirements

With your B.Sc. in Osteopathy, for example, you can work in private practices, rehabilitation centers, or in clinics and hospitals as an osteopath.

In order to enroll in a university course at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, study applicants must provide the necessary qualifications for university studies (university entrance qualification). This can be demonstrated by:

• the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), which entitles you to study at all universities in all federal states,
• or the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, which entitles you to study in the corresponding subject area and in the federal states specified in the certificate,
• or the vocational higher education entrance qualification, which entitles you to study at a university of applied sciences or in a coordinated degree program at a university in the federal states specified in the certificate.

Alternatively, you can also be admitted without a Abitur or vocational higher education entrance qualification. The following is required for admission without Abitur:

• You have successfully completed a master craftsman examination.
• Or you have a qualification in accordance with the Regulation on the Access of Qualification Professionals to Universities in the State of Hessen, which includes either a qualification from a vocational advanced training of at least 400 hours, a qualification from a technical school or a professional or administrative academy, or a successfully completed final examination in a state-recognized vocational training occupation with at least three years of subsequent professional experience and passing a separate university entrance examination.
• For foreign qualifications, equivalence must be proven for admission.

Study applicants who have obtained a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or vocational higher education entrance qualification, but the federal state of Hessen is not listed on their certificate, please contact us at our free info hotline 0800/3400400 or arrange a call back - we are happy to help and look forward to your call!

Study Contents and Specialisations

One of the oldest diagnostic methods is the examination of the body through palpation. Basics of palpation, treatment techniques, and the possibilities of osteopathic tests are extensively covered from the first semester onwards. Throughout the course of the study, the symptoms and activity of the tissue, the connections between internal and external well-being, palpatory integration, and health sciences are key focal points.

The study plan includes the following modules:

• 1st Semester: Principles of development, Body - Self I, Diagnostics I, Models of Perception
• 2nd Semester: Scientific methodological competence I, Body - Self II, Diagnostics II, Vitality
• 3rd Semester: Pathophysiology and Diagnostics/Therapy, Diagnostics and Therapy, Palpatory Dimension of Osteopathic Practice, Evidence-based Practice in Osteopathy
• 4th Semester: Medical Integration, Regulatory Models, Visceral Osteopathy
• 5th Semester: Psychiatry-Neurology, Emergency Management, Palpatory Integration, Scientific methodological competence II
• 6th Semester: Osteopathic Identity and Professionalism, Framework for Professional Practice, Differential Diagnosis I, Electives
• 7th Semester: Practical Clinical Training
• 8th Semester: Differential Diagnosis II, Therapeutic Process, Bachelor Examination

The sixth semester is a practical semester where students apply their acquired knowledge in the professional field. Here, the Fresenius University cooperates with various partners.

By the way, Osteopathy is considered a form of medical practice in Germany. This means that it can only be practiced by naturopaths and doctors. Therefore, in order to work as an osteopath, you must pass the naturopathic exam during or after your studies. The program prepares you intensively for this exam.

Study Locations from Cologne to Munich

Fresenius University offers the Bachelor's program in Osteopathy at a total of 4 locations in Germany. Conveniently, if you wish to explore a new city during your studies, you can simply switch to one of the other campuses of the university.

Cologne: Cologne, the vibrant city with a population of 1.1 million in North Rhine-Westphalia, not only offers a wealth of culture and entertainment, but is also one of the most important economic centres in Germany. The city hosts media companies, insurance firms, food, and chemical industries, making it particularly promising for a successful career after graduation. You can find the Wirtschaft & Medien campus as well as the Gesundheit & Soziales campus of the university directly in MediaPark, the commercial park for media companies in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne.

Frankfurt: Frankfurt is a manageable city with an interesting urban character and international flair. Apart from banking and real estate, the city boasts a lively media landscape and a well-developed healthcare sector. You can find the Health and Social Sciences department of Fresenius University in Frankfurt at Marienburgstraße 6.

Idstein: Idstein is a small university town in the southern Hessian Rheingau-Taunus district, near the state capital Wiesbaden. The region in and around Idstein is home to numerous industries and companies, offering excellent job prospects. Fresenius University has a large network of partner companies, providing students in Idstein with a wide range of internship opportunities. Idstein is, in fact, the headquarters of Fresenius University, with the main building located right in the city centre on Limburger Straße.

Munich: Munich is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Germany. The Bavarian capital not only offers a vast cultural scene and numerous attractions but also beautiful surroundings with many lakes. With its many renowned, internationally active companies, Munich is one of the strongest economic cities in Germany. Fresenius University is represented in Munich with two campuses: The Wirtschaft & Medien campus is located in Schwabing on Infanteriestraße, while the Gesundheit & Soziales campus can be found on Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße.

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• B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Campus Study: This program provides fundamental and in-depth knowledge in medical, natural sciences, social sciences, and other scientific areas. The acquired competencies are applied on patients during several internships.
• B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Dual Study: This program combines the bachelor's degree with vocational school training to become a physiotherapist. After completing the sixth semester and passing the state exam, you achieve professional accreditation. With the Ludwig Fresenius Schools as a competent partner of Fresenius University, you will cover the vocational school component.