Part-time distance learning program Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) – FHM

Is the part-time Physiotherapy study right for you?

The part-time Bachelor's degree programme in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) is aimed at trained physiotherapists who wish to expand their qualifications at an academic level. The course is ideal for professionals who want to study alongside their work in healthcare and deepen their expertise scientifically. It is particularly suitable if you aspire to take on leadership roles in the long term, work independently, or position yourself in new areas such as health management or prevention.

What are the formal requirements you need to meet?

For admission to the part-time Bachelor's degree programme in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.), the following applies:

• Completed training as a state-recognized physiotherapist (full and recognized vocational training)
• No high school diploma or technical college entrance qualification is required: Admission is possible even without general qualification for university entrance, provided that the vocational training has been completed and in most cases at least three years of professional experience or a professional further education are available
• Admission free – there is no NC (Numerus Clausus)
• Recognition of training achievements: Modules or content already completed in the vocational training are recognized as a whole, leading to a shortening of the study period and a reduction in tuition fees

You should have the following personal requirements:

• Willingness to regularly complete learning phases in online and self-study (e.g. weekly online lectures and on-site weekends)
• Independent time management to balance work, study, and personal life
• Practical experience from physiotherapy practice as well as an interest in scientific work
• Communication and teamwork skills, as group tasks, counseling, and practical projects are part of the study
• Interest in interdisciplinary topics such as prevention, health economics, management, and health education

What content is covered in the part-time Bachelor's programme in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.)?

In the part-time Bachelor's programme in Physiotherapy (B.Sc.), you will expand your knowledge in prevention, rehabilitation, and clinical diagnostics. The programme is based on your completed physiotherapy training and deepens medical, physiotherapeutic, and practice-related competencies. You will learn to scientifically understand the connection between body, mind, and health and develop individual therapy plans. Important content includes:

• Biomedical and pathological basics (e.g. anatomy, pathology, biomechanics)
• Advanced physiotherapeutic methods (various therapy and movement concepts)
• Prevention and rehabilitation sciences
• Psychosocial basics (e.g. communication, patient counseling)
• Health economics and business administration for therapy professions
• Legal foundations and professional development
• Personal development (self-management, self-marketing, Medical English)
• Scientific work and practical transfer (e.g. therapy projects, SiP modules)
• Therapeutic exercise on equipment (KGG): Acquisition of the recognized KGG certificate – prerequisite for conducting device-supported physiotherapeutic treatments.

Many modules from your training are recognized as credit transfer. This way, you specifically deepen your expertise and expand your skills towards management and scientific reflection.