Abschluss: Master

Orthopaedic technology mechanic

LOCATION OF THE TRAINING PROVIDER

Hamburg

Duration

3 years

State Recognition

Yes

Type of Training/Education

Duale Ausbildung: Schule und Praxis

SPECIALS

–

Training ALLOWANCE

A training salary is paid that increases with the years of training.

What are my activities in this job?

Orthopaedic mechanical specialists make orthopaedic aids, such as prostheses, arm supports, bandages and wheelchairs. They advise patients based on their clinical profile regarding the various options for orthopaedic aids. They then prepare sketches of these aids and manufacture them. Orthopaedic mechanical specialists fit the orthopaedic aids to the patient and advise on their function and use.

Where can I work?

After training, you will find jobs mainly in orthopaedic technology and rehabilitation workshops or in medical supply stores.

What requirements must I meet?

First general school leaving certificate
A careful and precise way of working is desirable.

How much will the training cost?

There are no costs.

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Handwerkskammer Hamburg

Berufliche Schule Gesundheit Luftfahrt Technik (BS 10)

Medical technologist for radiology (MTR)

LOCATION OF THE TRAINING PROVIDER

Hamburg

Duration

3 years

State Recognition

Yes

Type of Training/Education

Academic, with theroetical and practical parts

SPECIALS

Internships in external facilities

Training ALLOWANCE

Some providers pay a training allowance that increases over the years. Where this is not the case, funding via BAföG is possible under certain conditions.

What are my Activities in this job?

The medical-technical radiology assistance works in an environment of high-tech medicine. It perform radiological examination procedures on a doctor’s instructions in order to detect and record diseases and injuries in the human body. In doing so, she independently applies X-rays: for example, in images of bones and organs, in vascular imaging and in computer tomography. In addition, medical-technical radiology assistants work in magnetic resonance imaging, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine. Here they use sensitive examination equipment that is used to cure serious diseases – such as cancer.

WHERE CAN I WORK?

As an MTR, you will mainly be employed in hospitals and specialist practices for radiology.

WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST I MEET?

General or subject-linked university entrance qualification
Intermediate school-leaving qualification or
Interest in natural sciences
Good to very good grades in physics, mathematics and biology
Careful and precise way of working
Health suitability

HOW MUCH WILL THE TRAINING COST?

Depending on the provider, material and/or examination costs may be incurred.

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Asklepios Bildungszentrum für Gesundheitsberufe (BZG)

Dentistry

Who offers this course?

Universität Hamburg

Duration

11 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Starting the programme is only possible in the winter semester.

Qualification on completion

State examinations

What is the content of the course of studies?

The dentistry course is theoretical, practical and scientific in nature and leads to the profession of dentist.

In the five-semester preclinical stage of the course, basic scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics right up to the dental preliminary examination, the basic medical subjects of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and preclinical prosthodontics and terminology are taught.

In the five-semester clinical section, courses and lectures in the fields of dentistry such as preventive dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, dental radiology, dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine, as well as teaching courses in clinical-practical and clinical-theoretical medicine are offered.

By means of integrated dental courses in the fields of preventive dentistry and dental prosthesis, a scientifically founded and interdisciplinary way of thinking and treatment is promoted, which allows treatment tailored to the needs of the patient.

The dental examination (“Staatsexamen”) is taken at the end of the clinical studies after the 10th semester.

Where can I find employment later on?

Hospitals, dental practises, research facilities, healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, medical management, health policy.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Dentistry 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?

The semester fee the University of Hamburg is currently € 335,00 (Summer term 2022) plus about € 5,000 costs for materials and instruments.

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Therapy- and nursing sciences (B. Sc.)

Who offers this course?

HFH Hamburger Fern-Hochschule

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University degree – distance learning

SPECIALS

Part-time interprofessional, extra-occupational course.
Vocational training is calculated/integrated in parts.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The practice-oriented course builds on the respective educational contents in the professional modules, and specific skills on the basis of nursing and therapy disciplines are taught.
Specialization in occupational therapy: e.g. living environments in the context of occupational therapy, client-oriented interaction and consultation.
Specialization in speech therapy: e.g. evidence-based therapy and therapy evaluation, speech therapy self-image change.
Specialization in nursing care: e.g. assessment of nursing care requirements, nursing diagnostics.
Specialization in physiotherapy: e.g. motor system and motion control, professional ethics of physiotherapy.
Interprofessional modules promote expertise for common professional patient and client care: e.g. case management in integrated care, health and social research, work on projects, collaboration in projects (online module), start-ups, scientific work.
Further, profiling by choosing a study specialization in healthcare: Patient education and counselling, prevention and intervention, application of rehabilitation.

Where can I find employment later on?

Flexible use in different sectors and healthcare facilities, for example, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, medical practices, outpatient care services, other medical and therapeutic facilities, speech therapy kindergartens. Work with patients or clients; instruction or training of relatives; participation in quality circles; workplace design; specific prevention programmes, e.g. for children, professional speaker or employees in the context of workplace health promotion; special tasks in education; interface management; primary nursing; participation in (research) projects

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Graduates carry out therapeutic or nursing care or the care of people with health problems and support their caregivers. They can describe, control and design work processes in a comprehensible manner. They have a grasp of theoretical and empirical research findings (evidence-based practice) as well as the scientific basis for the analysis of selected subject-specific theories and concepts, and are able to initiate and consolidate an inter-professional dialogue using appropriate methodological and personality-related skills. Graduates are able to build up a network of experts from science and practice on their own initiative and to call for and foster patient-oriented cooperation of all professional groups involved.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate, vocational qualification and three years of professional activity.
Proof of relevant professional training (qualified to use professional title), followed by at least ten months of professional experience.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

€ 290 per month (total € 10,440) plus Bachelor’s examination fee of € 490.

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Social Work & Diaconia – (vocationally integrated)

Who offers this course?

Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie

Type of study

Duration

Six to eight semesters (depending on prior qualifications)

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University course (vocationally integrated!)

SPECIALS

In addition to the B. A. it is possible to acquire diaconal competences and to complete the church’s exam, by assigning specific building blocks, which is the prerequisite to be ordained as a deacon.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) and state-approved Social Worker or Social Education Worker

What is the content of the course of studies?

The basic courses include the topics

“Basis of social work & diaconia”,
“Methods and plans of action in social work & diaconia”,
“Societal and institutional framework conditions for social work & diaconia” and
“Practice research”.

The course specialization in “Health” is structured in the modules

“Health and illness in contexts of life situations”,
“The health system”,
“Challenges and features of social work in relation to health” as well as
“Deepening in current theoretical and political discourses”.

Where can I find employment later on?

The course specialization in “Health” prepares you for working in different areas of the health system after having completed the studies. As a graduate you can also work and promote health in all areas of social work.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Opportunities can be found in fields such as:

Public healthcare
Assistance for disabled persons or reintegration
Geriatric care
Addiction help and counseling
Community/social psychiatry
Hospital work

What are the entry re

What are the entry requirements?

To qualify for the vocationally integrated bachelor degree in “Social Work & Diaconia” at the Ev. Hochschule the following requirements must be met:
- General higher education entrance qualification and
- Employment during the studies in the field of social work with at least half of the regular weekly working hoursand one of the following three options:
1. Degree of vocational training in a relevant related field of social work or
2. Degree of vocational training in a relevant field of social work and a minimum of two years of working experience in an approved field of social work (allows crediting of 30 credits) or
3. Degree of vocational training and a minimum of two years of experience in an approved field of social work.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

€ 295.- per month semester tuition and approx.200 € semester fee per semester; one-time 150 € administration fee.

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Evangelische Hochschule Hamburg

Evangelische Hochschule Hamburg (berufsintegrierend)

Evangelische Hochschule Hamburg (praxisintegrierend)

Evangelische Hochschule Hamburg (Master)

MSH Medical School Hamburg (Bachelor)

MSH Medical School Hamburg (Master)

DIPLOMA Hochschule

Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg

FOM – Hochschule für Berufstätige (Bachelor)

FOM – Hochschule für Berufstätige (Master)

HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule

NBS Northern Business School

HAW Hamburg (Bachelor)

HAW Hamburg (Master)

Social Work

Who offers this course?

Hochschule Fresenius

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

A special feature of the course is the close interrelation between theory and practice. Experienced practitioners teach students at Fresenius University. Early on, very concrete work priorities are set; case studies are always reality-based and use examples from real life.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Arts

What is the content of the course of studies?

Important lesson contents include history, theories and fields of social work, integration and interculturalism, methods and techniques of social work, youth work, mental disorders and their development, social work with the elderly and the disabled. The acquisition of legal knowledge is also essential, especially the content of social security codes, so as to be able to inform the client about their social rights and to bring administrative and organizational activities closer together.
Overview of the structure of the course (priorities):
• 1st-2nd semester: Principles, theories, social contexts
• 3rd-4th semester: Application areas in social work
• 5th-6th semester: Link between theory and practice, bachelor’s thesis

Where can I find employment later on?

See professional subject areas.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

The field of activity of the social worker is interdisciplinary and covers management tasks and development aids of all ages, right up to providing support and advice within different social structures. Possible fields of work are:
• Family counselling
• Socio-educational family assistance/work with the elderly
• Pre-school education, school social work, media education
• Adult education, help in parenting
• Child and youth services
• Addiction counselling
• Street work
• Help for migrants and refugees
• Probation services

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?

€ 545.- per month

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Social & Health Management (MBA)

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

5 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

Part-time interdisciplinary high practical relevance.

Qualification on completion

Master of Business Administration

What is the content of the course of studies?

The main focus of the MBA Social and Health Management course is the development of potential management and leadership skills, as well as communication and cooperation skills on the basis of personal experience. On a practical basis, the course has a multidisciplinary and inter-occupational approach. Many leadership and managerial responsibilities within the social and healthcare sector show parallels, even if the institutional context and the supply contract are different in each case. Topics from their own everyday work are analyzed, reflected on and conceptualized, and can be tested and implemented early on in professional practice in the form of new behavior patterns and approaches to problem-solving. Modules The composition of the modules is also geared towards the main functions and areas of activity of managers in social and healthcare facilities. Information on the 11 modules can be found on the website.

Where can I find employment later on?

Social and healthcare facilities, entitlement to promotion, career qualification for senior civil service.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Quality management, personnel management, research, organisational development, accounting, marketing, strategic alignment, occupational health promotion

What are the entry requirements?

A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 210 credit points (CPs), relevant master’s degree or diploma. Applicants with only 180 credit points must attain an additional 30 CPs.
Minimum two years of professional experience within education, social or healthcare sector, high school-leaving certificate, currently hold a management position within the education, social or healthcare sector or striving for a management position.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

€ 9,950 tuition fees plus semester fee , currently € 340.40 (summer term 2022).

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Rescue Engineering

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

7 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The compulsory, profession-specific pre-study internship comprises 13 weeks. It is strongly recommended that it should be completed before the start of the course. However, this is not a prerequisite.

Qualification on completion

Bachelor of Engineering

What is the content of the course of studies?

In this interdisciplinary course, extensive knowledge is provided on all areas of the rescue services in addition to engineering scientific-technical, scientific, economic and social science content. Fire brigade and rescue technology contents are components of the course. The curriculum is composed of seven subjects that are broken down into the basic course (first year), subsequent studies (second year), and consolidation studies (third year). The sixth semester is a practical semester. Here, students are introduced to engineering-related activities from the professional field. The course is concluded with a dissertation.

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.Emergency services, fire brigades, aid agencies, civil protection, consulting companies, hospitals, industrial companies, non-life insurers.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Possible fields of activity: Management in securing major events, leadership in fire and rescue services, expert and expert activities for health insurance companies, product development and service for manufacturing companies of equipment and procedures for emergency services as well as medical and safety technology, specialist journalism and public relations, management functions in international aid projects.

What are the entry requirements?

General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate and three years professional activity.
It is very helpful to have a solid grounding and a lasting interest in subjects such as mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry at the start of the course. You should also have enthusiasm for technical solutions.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee currently €340.40 (summer term 2022).

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Public Health (MPH)

Who offers this course?

HAW Hamburg

Duration

3 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

The additional degree in European Master of Public Health can also be studied. HAW Hamburg has worldwide partner universities, where a stay abroad can be completed; an internship in another European country is mandatory for the EMPH.

Qualification on completion

Master of Public Health (MHP)

What is the content of the course of studies?

The Master’s course deals with the determinants of health from a global and interdisciplinary perspective. This teaches scientific and practical professional skills to improve the health of populations or groups. In ten modules, health economics and health policy in German, European and international public health will be introduced, epidemiology, health promotion in the family, community and occupational setting, as well as public health ethics, food and environment.

Where can I find employment later on?

The degree course provides a 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 behavior and structural conditions for better health in individuals, groups and populations, management of projects and organizational units in administration or in the management of companies in health economics and health policy.

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

Typical professional fields of activity are the public health sector, 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, organizations and institutions, as well as activities in health policy and international developmental cooperation.

What are the entry requirements?

Bachelor in Health Sciences, part of these fields or in related fields or after a completed degree with a minimum of 210 CP and one year of professional practice in the area of Public Health.
English (C1)

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

€ 2,400 tuition fees per semester (€ 7,200.- in total) plus semester fee of currently € 340.40 (summer term 2022).

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Psychology (M. Sc.)

Who offers this course?

Universität Hamburg

Duration

6 semesters

State recognition

Yes

Type of study

University studies

SPECIALS

A minimum 12-week work placement required during the course.

Qualification on completion

Master of Science

What is the content of the course of studies?

The consecutive master’s course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the bachelor program. Students acquire in-depth expertise in psychological diagnostics and methodology as well as in the basics of psychology and its fields of application. Consolidation opportunities in Hamburg: ‘Cognitive (development) Neuroscience’, ‘Social, Developmental, and Personality Psychology’, ‘Psychology of Motivation’, ‘Clinical Psychology’, ‘Educational Psychology’, ‘Industrial and Organizational Psychology’.

Where can I find employment later on?

Psychologists work among others within scientific research, education and training, psychological counselling in the health, welfare and education sectors. They are also consultants in administration, business and industry. On completing the master’s course, graduates acquire the prerequisite to start doctoral studies or job-specific training (postgraduate training in psychotherapy for example).

In what fields/subject areas can I work?

See places of employment

What are the entry requirements?

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Adequate knowledge in mathematical, natural sciences and a humanities way of thinking and working, as well as English language skills.

What costs will I incur as part of my studies?

Semester fee approx. € 335.- (summer term 2022)

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