Psychology, Bachelor of Science

Admission Requirements

You need a higher education entrance qualification in accordance with BbgHG or a recognised equivalent. If you do not yet have your Abitur certificate, you can apply with the report of the last semester, but you 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 provide access.

International applicants also require proof of their German language skills at level C1. A foreign higher education entrance qualification must have been recognised by a certificate recognition body (school authority).

Application for the Psychology degree programme at MHB – without NC

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

The application process for the Psychology 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):

• Motivation letter (max. two DIN-A4 pages, Times New Roman, 12 pt), including descriptions of: personal background, interests and inclinations, significant events and path to career choice, as well as motivation for studying psychology in general and for studying at MHB
• Detailed tabular CV without passport photo
• Proof of higher education entrance qualification
• Additional certificates and assessments (e.g. internship certificates, training, academic degrees)
• If applicable, proof of German language skills

The file must be named following the pattern “LastName_FirstName_Application_Psychology”. Late submission of missing documents is excluded. Please note that an application fee of 200 euros will be charged.

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

The third step consists of the personal selection procedure in Neuruppin. On this selection day, applicants pass through several stations and meet faculty members 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, applicants will receive prompt feedback by email about the acceptance or rejection of a study place.

Where You Study Psychology at MHB

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

• Neuruppin: The main headquarters of MHB is located on the grounds of the University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg. This is where the presidium, administration, the deanery and the central facilities for study and teaching are based. A large part of the teaching in human medicine (pre-clinical semesters) and the Psychology Bachelor 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-scientific institutes support research and teaching. Neuruppin itself offers a high quality of life with lake access, leisure opportunities and a familiar student life. Accommodation is comparatively affordable; the university assists in finding suitable housing if needed. Berlin is about an hour away.
• Rüdersdorf: In Rüdersdorf, MHB operates together with the Immanuel Diakonie a university hospital with a broad medical spectrum. Of particular relevance here are the areas of psychiatry, psychosomatics and healthcare research. The Institute for Health Services and Health System Research as well as the Institute of Clinical Pharmacology are based here. Parts of the Master's programme in Health Services Research take place on site. Medical students also use this location for practical assignments. Accommodation is available on the hospital campus.
• Lindow: The Salus Klinik Lindow is one of MHB’s partner clinics. Lindow is located north of Berlin, about 15 km from the Neuruppin campus, and is part of MHB’s practice-oriented regional study structure. The clinic treats a wide range of mental illnesses, primarily addictions and psychosomatic disorders.

Funding Options & Scholarships for Studying at MHB

Studying at MHB involves financial investment but is affordable for many students through targeted funding offers, repayment models and regional cooperation. MHB offers various ways to finance study costs:

• Instalment Payment and Clinic Loans: Fees can be paid in monthly or semester instalments. Clinics in the partner network offer so-called clinic scholarships (loans up to €80,000), which are waived upon subsequent employment at the hospital – a frequently used model.
• Reverse Generational Contract (UGV): Students pay little or nothing during the course and make income-dependent repayments after graduation. The cooperation is usually via CHANCEN eG. Payments are only made if a sufficient income is earned later.
• Scholarships: MHB awards Germany Scholarships (€300 monthly, performance-independent), own MHB scholarships as well as subject-specific scholarships (e.g. for addiction or Parkinson research). Additionally, MHB students are eligible to apply to all state and church-related talent promotion foundations. In cases of hardship, a social fund provides grants or interest-free loans.
• BAföG and Student Loans: MHB is eligible for BAföG. However, BAföG usually only covers living expenses. For tuition fees, state-subsidised loans (e.g. KfW) or bank loans may be an option. MHB provides appropriate contacts on request.

MHB actively supports financial planning. The student advisory service provides information about individual options during the application process and helps to combine sources of funding – for example BAföG, scholarship and clinic loan. In particular, the clinic scholarship makes it possible to save a large part of the costs – combined with a secured perspective in the medical profession.