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The following admission requirements apply for enrolment in the Bachelor's degree programme in Physiotherapy:
Requirements for the study phase alongside vocational training
- General university entrance qualification, subject-specific university entrance qualification, or the advanced technical college entrance qualification according to § 37 HmbHG
- Existing contract with a vocational school for physiotherapy
Requirements for the two-semester full-time study phase
- General university entrance qualification, subject-specific university entrance qualification, or the advanced technical college entrance qualification according to § 37 HmbHG and
- A successfully completed vocational training as a physiotherapist
- The official recognition of the professional qualification
- The professional licence as a physiotherapist
- Successfully completed modules of the study phase alongside vocational training (proof of examination results)
- Recognition of non-university modules and internships
The degree programmes at MSH Medical School Hamburg are free of numerus clausus: talent, motivation and discipline count more than the grade average on the certificate. Punctuality, good performance and commitment during the course of study, however, are of great importance.
Details
Do you want to build a career as a physiotherapist, take on management responsibilities, underpin your work scientifically, and always rely on solid practical knowledge? With the Bachelor’s degree programme in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) at MSH Medical School Hamburg, you are optimally prepared for your professional future. Alongside the university of applied sciences degree programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will complete a practical vocational training with a state-recognised qualification. After four years, you will have a double certification that qualifies you for various levels of work in physiotherapy and, if necessary, also facilitates changing jobs abroad.
An advantage of the part-time bachelor’s degree programme in Physiotherapy at MSH is not only the double qualification but also the acquisition of interdisciplinary expertise. Those who wish to specialise in disciplines such as sports or neuroscience benefit from an exceptionally comprehensive range of courses at the University of Health and Medicine. Another major plus is that already 90 of the 180 required credits from the vocational training are credited towards the degree programme, given equivalent content.
Teaching takes place in small learning groups and in close contact with highly qualified academic staff. The close networking of MSH with the company-owned state-recognised vocational school for physiotherapy is also ideal. Both institutions share the campus in Hamburg’s HafenCity. There is also a direct cooperation alongside studies with the Segeberg Clinics and various other partners, where students complete practical units in connection with teaching units, especially in the neuroscientific field.
The bachelor’s degree programme is state-recognised and professionally accredited.
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Hi, I am Fai , I have a higher diploma in engineering field in Hong Kong . Is it also meet the entry requirement? As this is a physical therapy program, not engineering related . Please help clarify. Thanks
Hi Fai, thanks for your question! To start the B.Sc. Physical Therapy degree at Medical School Hamburg, you need the general university entrance qualification, a subject-related entrance qualification, or the advanced technical college entrance qualification according to German standards. In addition, you need a contract with a vocational school for physiotherapy for the dual phase, and for the final full-time phase you need to have completed a recognised vocational training as a physiotherapist, including official recognition and a professional licence.
Your higher diploma in engineering from Hong Kong alone unfortunately does not meet these requirements, since the programme specifically asks for qualifications and practical training in physiotherapy or a related health field. However, if you have completed any further training or practical experience in physiotherapy, or if your qualification can be officially recognised as equivalent to the required German qualifications, there might be a chance. I recommend clarifying your specific case with MSH’s admissions team, as they can review foreign qualifications individually.
If you want, I can help you find the right contact at MSH or explain the recognition process further. Are you already working in physiotherapy or related healthcare? Or are you looking for entry options into the field?