Medical Education (B. A.)
Who offers this course?
MSH Medical School Hamburg
Duration
Part-time: 8 semesters
State Recognition
Yes
Type of Study
University of Applied Sciences studies
SPECIALS
Start
1 April (sommer semester)
1 October (winter semester)
Part-time model at block weekends
Qualification on Completion
Bachelor of Arts
What is the content of the course of studies?
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Medical Education qualifies students to work as practice teachers at vocational schools in the healthcare sector and as practice instructors in the training of healthcare professions. In terms of comprehensive teacher training in accordance with the standards of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Bachelor’s degree programme represents the first study phase, which is to be followed up with the Master’s degree programme in Medical Education (M. Ed.).
Study content:
- Educational psychology
- Vocational education for the health professions
- General and vocational didactics
- School and education management
- Interdisciplinarity as a teaching/learning subject and challenges in teamwork
- Natural science subjects
- Anatomy / physiology
- Medical management
- Digital Health
- Health and social systems
- Political systems
- Didactics and methodology of economics/social studies
- Fundamentals of political and social science teaching and learning
- Sociology
- Media, media skills and learning processes
Where can I find employment later on?
Employment can take place, among other things:
- as a practice teacher at healthcare schools (technical colleges and vocational schools for healthcare)
- as a practical instructor in the training of healthcare professions
- in the personnel and organisational development of healthcare companies
- in associations, organisations, health insurance companies and other health and social care institutions
- in the management of interprofessional teams in health and social institutions
What are the entry requirements?
- General higher education entrance qualification or
- Subject-related higher education entrance qualification or
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification according to § 37 HmbHG or
- Special access for professionals according to § 38 HmbHG via entrance examination (according to the entrance examination regulations)
- The following professional qualifications are authorised
- Nursing professions: Geriatric nursing, health and nursing care, paediatric nursing, maternity nurses / midwives
- Doctors of all specialities
- Medical technical assistant professions: MTAF, MTRA, MTLA, MTAO / OTA, ATA, orthoptist, PTA
- Therapeutic assistant professions: occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech therapist, motor therapist, masseur
- Other non-medical healthcare professions: Medical and dental assistants, dental technicians, pharmaceutical clerks, paramedics, emergency paramedics, podiatrists, dieticians
- Social professions: Home and family carer, curative education nurse, educator / youth and home educator, remedial teacher
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form and two recent passport photos (name on reverse),
- Copy of identity card (front and back), for foreign students identity card,
- If applicable, proof of previous employment,
- Proof of first degree, course book or degree certificate, if the applicant has already studied at other universities.
In what fields/subject areas can I work?
There are a wide range of career opportunities after graduation, such as working as a practice teacher at healthcare schools (technical colleges and vocational schools for healthcare), as a practice instructor in the training of healthcare professions, in personnel and organisational development in healthcare companies, in associations, organisations, health insurance companies and other healthcare and social institutions, as well as in the management of interprofessional teams in healthcare and social institutions.
What costs will I incur as part of my studies?
Tuition fee 450 euros per month, plus 100 euros one-off enrolment fee.
Funding opportunities: BAföG, federal government education loan programme, scholarships, student loan.
