Health Care EducationB.A.
A degree that brings together theory, practice, and research — equipping you for a wide range of careers across the health professions.
Key Facts
7 Semesters
180 ECTS
German
October 1st
Teaching Format
In-person (up to 25% online)
€390/month
€2,340/semester
BAföG eligible
Accredited by the Accreditation Council
Accreditation procedure carried out by AHPGS
Programme Profile
The part-time Health Care Education degree brings together theory, practice, and research in a programmeme designed around your professional life. Alongside experienced practitioners, you'll build a solid grounding in educational and health pedagogy, learning to plan and deliver educational programmes for a wide range of audiences. The curriculum also covers health counselling, prevention, and health promotion. Through integrated practical phases and a research-informed thesis, you'll apply your knowledge in real contexts, lead evidence-based projects, and expand your professional network through our partner organisations. A key focus is the state-recognised teaching qualification in your own health profession, which opens pathways into vocational health schools. The programmeme also leads to opportunities in health counselling, prevention, clinical supervision, and roles at the crossroads of healthcare. What makes it particularly valuable is the interprofessional perspective it builds, the close integration of health sciences and health pedagogy, and the emphasis on developing real-world project management skills.
“Our goal is to provide students with respectful, empathetic, and scientifically sound education that focuses on their competencies and prepares them for real-world challenges.”
Prof. Dr. Silke Brenne (kommissarisch)
Programme Director, Health Care Education, Health Innovation University
Key Study Areas
Our Health Care Education B.A. curriculum weaves together theory, research, and applied practice, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and preparing you for roles in health education, counselling, and prevention.
Foundational Theory
Research Methodology
Practical Applications
Professional Development
Advanced Topics
Capstone & Integration
Practical Certification
Includes hands-on certification in industry-standard tools and methodologies, preparing you for immediate professional application.
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Curriculum Structure
The six-semester programmeme combines integrated practical phases with flexible specialisation options. Monthly weekend intensives are supported by self-directed study on our e-learning platform, making it straightforward to balance your studies with work and family life. During the practical phases and individually tailored placements, you'll apply what you've learned in real settings and build valuable professional experience.
Semesters 1-2: Foundations
Building Your Knowledge Base
During the integrated practical phases, you'll put your theoretical knowledge to work in real projects, develop hands-on teaching and educational skills, and grow your professional network through our partner organisations.
Your thesis is supervised with a strong practical focus: through our methods and academic writing workshop, you'll receive close personal guidance so that theory and research flow naturally into your final work.
One Degree. Diverse Paths.
Graduating with a Health Care Education B.A. opens up a broad range of career paths in a growing health sector. You'll be qualified for roles in health counselling, prevention, clinical supervision, and at the intersections of healthcare. Along the way, you'll gain interprofessional knowledge, benefit from the close connection between health sciences and health education, and develop targeted project management skills — capabilities that translate across many professional fields. The degree also qualifies you for state-recognised teaching authorisation in your own health profession. Please note that direct entry into state school teaching is not possible.
Clinical & Healthcare
Work in clinics, hospitals, and healthcare facilities providing professional services and support.
Private Practice
Establish your own practice or join an established professional team in the private sector.
Research & Academia
Participate in scientific studies and applied research projects at universities and research institutions.
Future Specializations
With Master's Degree
Expand Your Qualification
Option to complete additional certifications and specializations to broaden your career opportunities.
“Private universities score points with greater practical focus and intensive support.”
German Economic Institute (IW)
Study on Higher Education Quality
Why Study at Health Innovation University?
Our small class sizes create space for personal support and genuine dialogue with lecturers and fellow students.
This part-time programmeme is hands-on and application-focused. You'll translate theory into practice, strengthen your educational skills, and build lasting connections through our partner organisations.
You'll be guided towards a confident start in your career — whether in health counselling, prevention, clinical supervision, research, or management.
Monthly weekend intensives, combined with self-directed study on our e-learning platform, make it possible to pursue a part-time degree while keeping pace with work and family commitments.
Experienced professors and lecturers accompany you closely through your theoretical studies, practical phases, and thesis.
Admission Requirements
Qualifications Accepted
- General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur)
- Subject-specific university entrance qualification
- University entrance qualification
- Completed vocational training (2+ years) in related field
No Numerus Clausus
Admission is through an internal selection process. Prior relevant modules or professional experience may be credited towards your degree.
Fees & Financing
Financing Options
- BAföG (Federal Training Assistance)
- Student loans (Studienkredite)
- Educational loans (Bildungskredite)
- Scholarships
Ready to Educate Future Healthcare Professionals?
Join our programme and make a lasting impact on healthcare education.