Abschluss: General university entrance qualification (Abitur)

Ecotrophology

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The programme ends after six semesters with a 16-week internship and the writing of the Bachelor’s thesis.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The course offers lectures on scientific, technical and social science fundamentals, nutritional physiology, e-counselling, food science, community care, sensor technology and nutritional education. It enables students to design and implement nutritional counselling and educational services for healthy and affected people, and to develop and evaluate food, equipment and manufacturing processes.

Where can I find employment later on?

Hospitals, health insurance companies, geriatric care institutions, group catering businesses, medical practices, independent health advice and education, government agencies, ministries, food producers.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Graduates work in research, product development, nutritional and consumer advice, occupational health promotion, quality management, occupational health and safety, group catering and nutritional education.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife), advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife).

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee, currently € 340.40 (summer term 2022).

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Molecular Life Sciences (B. Sc.)

Who offers this course?

Universität Hamburg

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Foreign placements possible.
The course consists of about 50% practical work.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The course is divided into basic scientific education (first to third semesters), general and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, developmental physiology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. There is specialist consolidation (fourth to sixth semesters), which teaches knowledge about molecular medicine, structural biochemistry and cell biology. Multidisciplinary elective subjects are also offered. Acquired knowledge is put into practice with a project study and an internship.

Where can I find employment later on?

When selecting the main focus of medical engineering, for example, in research institutions, in private companies in the fields of medical technology, medical device technology and related disciplines.Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Industry.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Possible career fields are, for example, the biochemical or pharmaceutical industry or a job at customs and the criminal investigation department or in the field of science journalism.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife), advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife).
The 50% practical content requires a certain physical capability. A good command of English is useful (but not mandatory).

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee € 335.- (summer term 2022)

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Medical Engineering (B. Sc.)

Who offers this course?

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Duration

7 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

A practical phase of six months is integrated into the course. Students can specialise in different electives (including biomechanics). There is a postgraduate master’s programme.
The course requires a pre-practical phase of 13 weeks. This is not an admission requirement, but it must be undertaken within a certain period

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The course is divided into 3.5 years of study and is modular. During the first year, the scientific and technical basics as well as the basics of computer science are taught. The second year is about technical and scientific applications. There are also subjects such as law, business administration and project management on the plan. In the third year, course-specific applications (e.g. imaging procedures in medicine) are covered. The degree course is concluded with a dissertation.

Where can I find employment later on?

There are a large number of potential workplaces for medical technicians. They are found, for example, in companies that develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices; in hospitals (e.g. in the context of device management or patient safety); in consultancy firms, e.g. when hospitals or doctors’ practises are purchasing new equipment; in research facilities; in authorities and health offices, which, for example, monitor compliance with technical standards.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Medical technology is a growth industry. There are excellent employment and career opportunities in the Hamburg region, throughout Germany and worldwide. Typical focus areas for graduates in medical technology are, for example, marketing, product management, sales, development and service, application of medical devices, equipment management and maintenance planning, medical advice (patient safety), quality assurance and training, hospital planning and set-up as well as clinical research.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate, master tradesperson, business administrator or vocational training and three years of subsequent work experience.
Knowledge of English (for example, by submission of the original certificate of the higher education entrance qualification).

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee of € 340,40 (summer term 2022). This sum includes the semester ticket for Hamburger (HVV) public transport.

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Healthcare Professions (B. A.)

Who offers this course?

DIPLOMA Hochschule Fachbereich Gesundheit & Soziales

Duration

5 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Can be studied part-time; study duration is only five semesters because the course is shortened by two semesters because of the necessary access qualification, and 60 ECTS are recognised for this.

Lessons on about two Saturdays per month. Attendance can be physical or in virtual form.

Entry as a guest student after the first year of training is also possible.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Arts

What is the content of the course of studies?

The course includes lectures on the interdisciplinary approach, clinical reasoning, social sciences and scientific work, health policy, clinical psychology as well as on soft skills.
Students can choose between elective modules while studying. Health management, health education, nursing science, nursing therapy as well as hand rehabilitation are on offer.

Where can I find employment later on?

Inpatient and outpatient care, adoption and procedure-related independent naturopathic activities, education and training, business management (own medical practise, clinic), certification, rehabilitation, health promotion.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Graduates find employment in the care of disabled and the elderly, in psychiatry, in areas of prevention and rehabilitation, in hospitals as well as in private practice.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife), advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife).
Required access profession from nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, care of the elderly
In the absence of university entrance qualification, this can also be made separately. The course builds on therapeutic and nursing knowledge already held.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

€ 207.-/ month, € 6.875.- in total*. *incl. examination fee ( € 665.-) *With the waiver of the mailing of printed study materials, a reduced tuition fee is granted for this degree programme. The standard monthly tuition fee is reduced by € 10.- in this case. Free extension of study to four semesters is possible.

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Medicine

Who offers this course?

Universität Hamburg

Duration

12 semesters + 3 months

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Nursing care internship (three months), clinical traineeship (four months).

Qualification on completion

State examinations

What is the content of the course of studies?

Modern medicine is constantly progressing, both in the basic disciplines and in the specialist medical disciplines. Practical demands on doctors and research-based medical professionals are constantly increasing. The Medical Faculty of the University of Hamburg has created the ‘iMED’ model course in medicine to address these challenges right from training. Its central guiding principle is its scientific orientation, i.e. the mediation of a critical stance, the awareness of problems and methods, the ability to structure and be independent, as well as the ability to orient towards evidence-based science. The task of training of practical skills is just as important as the promotion of psychosocial skills that are essential for the medical profession.

From the first semester, medical studies at Hamburg integrate theoretical, theoretical-clinical and clinical-practical aspects, so that theory and practical clinics can be continuously connected. All training content is developed from three perspectives (practical competences in diagnosis and therapy/theoretical fundamentals/social interaction with patients and colleagues).

Where can I find employment later on?

Hospitals, doctors’ practises, research facilities, medical services, healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, medical management, health policy.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Medical basics and applied research, patient care, health promotion and prevention, sales and management (pharmaceuticals, medical technology), politics and administration.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate or a special higher education entrance in accordance with §37 and §38 of the Hamburg Higher Education Law for working people without higher education entrance qualification through an entrance exam.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee is currently € 335.- (summer term 2022)

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UNI-Hamburg

MSH Medical School Hamburg

Universitätsmedizin Neumarkt

Mechatronics

Who offers this course?

Helmut-Schmidt-Universität

Duration

5 trimesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The programme always starts in the winter semester (beginning of January).

Qualification on completion

Master of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

Mechatronic systems already have high economic and technical importance today, which will become even more significant in the future. In particular, mini and micro systems such as hard disks, pacemakers and driving stability systems are associated with the term mechatronics.

The Systems concept is key to mechatronics: Mechatronic developments call for the interaction of the engineering disciplines of mechanical engineering, electronics and information technology.

Students of Mechatronics at HSU are therefore trained in the holistic approach. They will later not be all-rounders though, but specialists with the ability for interdisciplinary thinking. In the Master’s in Mechatronics, the mandatory subjects of mathematics, numerical analysis, mechanics, fluid mechanics, machine dynamics, computer science and control systems reflect the spirit of mechatronics with their alignment. More of these basic subjects provide the student with methods that enable them to delve more deeply into more complex tasks. This is the cornerstone of a challenging job in the area of research and development or later in the context of a PhD. In addition, there is the specific mandatory subject ‘Mechatronic Systems’. The student can also choose between several specialisations (including Applied Mechanics, Automation Technology

Where can I find employment later on?

Mechatronics engineers are in demand on the job market. The mechatronics engineer is predestined for research and development with their holistic systematic approach. The application of mechatronic systems is also now commonplace in production planning and manufacturing industry, and increasingly taken up. Mechatronics engineers are also in high demand in sales and project planning positions because of their ability to communicate with experts from various disciplines.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

The mechatronics engineer has wide areas of mechanical engineering and electronics open to him/her. It is not possible to give a comprehensive list of the areas of application here, but for example automotive technology, medical technology, process automation, consumer electronics, and systems construction are just a few.

What are the entry requirements?

Technically relevant bachelor, grade of at least ‘Good’.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Free for members of the armed forces as part of an officer’s career. Proportionate tuition fees are charged for civilian students, which are covered by the sending cooperation company/authority (industrial scholarship) within the framework of targeted professional development. It is not possible to pay the fees independently (as a self-payer). The tuition fees for this degree programme currently amount to € 18,637.50.

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Mechanical Engineering

Who offers this course?

TUHH

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Choice of a specialisation after the fourth semester, e.g. medical engineering. The course can also be studied as a dual course.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The lecture contents of the course are mathematical and scientific principles, engineering principles, engineering applications, subject-specific consolidation (five consolidations to select from) and multidisciplinary teaching content.

Where can I find employment later on?

Research institutions, in private companies in the fields of medical technology, medical device technology and related disciplines.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Professional subject areas include product management, hospital management, and research and development engineering.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate, vocational qualification and three years of professional activity, master, business administrator.
Interest in technology and mathematics as well as the conclusion of a ten-week basic internship.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee currently € 332.10 (summerterm 2022)

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TU-Harburg

HSU – Helmut-Schmidt-Universität

HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschul (Bachelor)

HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschul (Master)

HAW Hamburg

Speech Therapy

Who offers this course?

MSH Medical School Hamburg

Duration

8 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The Bachelor’s programme in Speech Therapy at the MSH Department of Performance, Neuroscience, Therapy and Health starts at the same time as the practical training as a speech therapist at one of the cooperating vocational schools. After six semesters accompanying the training and two semesters full-time, students acquire a double qualification consisting of the Bachelor of Science and the state-recognised professional qualification.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The speech therapy degree programme is designed to be practice-oriented, but always keeps the latest scientific findings and methods in mind. The modules of this training-accompanying study programme are divided into the following four fields of competence:

profession-specific competence (focus on the basics of speech therapy interventions)
inter-professional competence (focus on soft skills such as team leadership and team development)
extended professional competence (focus on neuro- and health sciences)
Scientific competence (preparation for the final Bachelor’s thesis)

Where can I find employment later on?

In practices and clinics, in healthcare facilities, in educational institutions, in professional schools and colleges, independently in one’s own practice or consulting firm.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Speech therapy leads to a professional qualification in treatment therapy of speech therapy and language, speech, voice and swallowing disorders. After completing your studies, you will be able to independently alleviate and cure communication and speech problems.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife), advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife).
Aptitude test and an ENT certificate (laryngoscopy and stroboscopic).

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Study tuition € 200.- per month for semester 1 to 6, € 450.- per month for semester 7 to 8, as well as a one-time registration fee of € 100.-

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Interdisciplinary Healthcare & Management

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

–

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

We will train you how to improve your client-focussed, professional and interdisciplinary care or treatment of patients and/or support for expectant and young families. For that, you acquire skills in the fields of science and research, management and communication and counselling to help shape healthcare. As part of this course of studies, you will acquire the skills and abilities to understand the results of studies and research and to be able to carry out scientific work. You will acquire knowledge that will enable you to better manage your everyday work, improve your communication skills in all relevant areas and cooperate on an interdisciplinary level. Furthermore, you will gain an insight into healthcare structure in order to be able improve work processes with this newly gained knowledge, to develop an understanding of social and institutional conditions and thus open up new career opportunities for yourself.

Where can I find employment later on?

Nursing care facilities. Outpatient, partial inpatient and inpatient facilities are meant here as well as care for specific target groups such as people with acute and chronic illnesses and the terminally ill. The study programme also trains students, however, for scientific roles in other social and healthcare institutions such as local authorities, communities, health and nursing care insurance companies. Moreover, graduates can also find work in associations, parties and areas of policy advice.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

The professional topics include, among other things, nursing-related organisational and management responsibilities at senior and middle management level, case management, discharge management, transfer of care, patient training, care consulting, care assessments, specialist and management tasks in the area of care-related quality management, working with scientific departments and bodies of experts as well as organisational and planning/conceptual tasks within healthcare facilities.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife), advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), completed professional training as: Nurse, paediatric nurse, geriatric nurse, midwife or obstetric nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Current semester fee: € 340,40 (summer term 2022)

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Health Sciences (B. Sc.)

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The 16-week internship is integrated into the course of studies, regulated and supervised by the university, and usually completed in a relevant institution of professional practice with a minimum of 16 weeks and can also be completed abroad.
HAW Hamburg has partner universities worldwide, where study time in health sciences can be completed abroad.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The course includes the health science fields of activity as a broad basis for later specialisation in professional practice or in the master’s course. The contents are health promotion, prevention, epidemiology, ergonomics, health economics and policy, as well as medical, social science and economic fundamentals. Students learn in seminar lessons, in specialist projects, laboratory studies and seminars with an extensive elective area.

Where can I find employment later on?

The hands-on professional qualification degree course provides science-based qualification for independent planning and execution of surveys and analysis and interpretation of health-related information and data, development, implementation and evaluation of measures to change behaviour and structural conditions for better health in individuals, groups and populations, participation in projects and in the management of organisations and companies in health economics and health policy.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Typical professional fields of activity are health and safety at work, environmental and consumer protection, occupational and community health promotion, health monitoring and epidemiology, research and training for companies, government agencies, insurance companies, professional associations, associations and institutions, as well as activities in health policy.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate or completed training and three years of professional activity.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Approx. € 340,40 (summer term 2022) including HVV ticket.

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