Preparatory Course
Health Education
Preparatory Course in Health Education (Propädeutikum Gesundheitspädagogik)
Course Details
Preparatory Course in Health Education
Who it's for
- Educators at vocational health schools
- Practice instructors and mentors
- People working in non-school health education (e.g. continuing professional development)
- School leadership
- University graduates from related disciplines such as nursing, health, and therapy sciences, vocational pedagogy, medical and health education, or other related fields
Group size
8 – 12 participants
Prerequisites
See details below
Tuition
€3,000
Format
In person (Friday 4–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM). Friday sessions are held online.
Language
German
Location
Berlin Health Innovation University, Studienzentrum Berlin auf dem Gesundheitscampus am Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin (ukb), Brebacher Weg 15 / Haus 2, 12683 Berlin
Dates
Module: Anthropological Foundations of Pedagogy I
17 – 19 Apr 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Module: Anthropological Foundations of Pedagogy II
29 – 31 May 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Module: General Didactics and Lesson Planning I
24 – 26 Apr 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Module: General Didactics and Lesson Planning II
15 – 17 May 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Module: Subject-Specific Didactics of Health Professions I
3 – 5 Jul 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Module: Subject-Specific Didactics of Health Professions II
4 – 6 Sep 2026
Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Profile
About the Preparatory Course
The Master's programmeme in Health Education requires a relevant Bachelor's degree worth 210 ECTS credits. If you currently hold 180 ECTS credits, Health Innovation University offers a tailored one-semester preparatory programmeme (Propädeutikum) to earn the remaining 30 ECTS credits before starting the Master's. The Propädeutikum covers a range of pedagogical modules at Bachelor level and meets the relevant legal requirements (see below). It is aimed at university graduates from nursing, health, and therapy sciences, vocational pedagogy, medical and health education, and related fields (e.g. health sociology, emergency management) who are trained and currently working in a healthcare, nursing, or therapy profession.
Modules
Course Content
Each of the three modules can also be taken individually as a standalone course.
Learning Outcomes
Health Innovation University offers this preparatory course for anyone interested in the Master's programmeme in Health Education (M.A.). It's ideal if you're already teaching at a health vocational school and want to deepen your pedagogical skills, or if you're looking to start the Master's but still need the required 30 ECTS credits in education.
How It Works
The Propädeutikum is designed to fit around your career. Sessions run from Friday to Sunday in a mix of in-person and online formats, making it manageable alongside work and family. Moodle serves as a supporting learning platform so you can access materials from home. Each module block runs over a university weekend with the following schedule: Fri 4–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM Reflection sessions are also offered as ongoing support.
Admission Requirements
- Relevant vocational training in a healthcare profession (with professional experience)
- A relevant undergraduate degree* (e.g. in health, nursing, or medical education/sciences, or related fields such as applied therapy sciences, social sciences, etc.) worth 180 ECTS credits
- Successful admissions interview
* Or a current transcript if applying during the final phase of your Bachelor's degree
Course Instructors
Lena Setzepfand
lena.setzepfand@hui-university.deMargarida Rischawy-Mariano
margarida.rischawy-mariano@hi-university.deAccreditation
The Propädeutikum in Health Education is accredited both as part of the Health Care Education programmeme and as a module within the Master's programmeme in Health Education.
Certificate
Certificate with 30 ECTS credits
Interested? Get in touch!
Send us an email for advice or to request more information.
margarida.rischawy-mariano@hi-university.de