Health Care Education / GesundheitspädagogikB.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
210 ECTS
German
October 1st
Teaching Format
In-person (up to 25% online)
€360/month
€2,160/semester
Accredited by the Accreditation Council
Accreditation procedure carried out by AHPGS
Programme Profile
Diversity and interdisciplinarity
The part-time Health Care Education / Gesundheitspädagogik degree puts you in the same room as practitioners from a wide range of health professions. You'll build knowledge in education and the social sciences and learn how to bring the two together in your day-to-day work. You'll pick up the foundational didactic and methodological skills you need to design, plan, run, and evaluate health-related learning programmes for very different audiences. The course rounds this out with further competencies in areas like health counselling and health promotion.
State-recognised teaching authorisation across the federal states
The educational skills you develop here, combined with the expertise you already bring from your own health profession, qualify you to teach at state-recognised vocational health schools. Requirements vary by federal state and profession before you can take up a full-time post as a vocational school teacher* (for example, Brandenburg and the nursing professions require a master's degree). We're happy to walk you through the details one-on-one.
Where it can take you
A varied study plan and flexibly arranged placements give you room to qualify for a number of different fields in healthcare. Beyond teaching at health vocational schools, the degree opens doors across the wider health system (see also the Career Prospects and Fields of Activity section).
* Teaching work in this sector is split into full-time and part-time roles. A full-time teaching post means a 50-100% workload and usually requires at least a (health) education bachelor's degree.
“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.”
Programme Director
Programme Director, Health Care Education, Health Innovation University
Core study content
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.
Pedagogy and Health Pedagogy
Didactics and Subject Didactics
Social and Health Sciences
Social Psychology
Health Sciences/Public Health
Social Science Research Methods and Academic Working
A career in teaching
The accredited Health Care Education / Gesundheitspädagogik bachelor's qualifies you for state-recognised teaching at vocational schools* or in adult education settings. You'll also build the skills to take up roles across the wider health sector.
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Curriculum Structure
The seven-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.
Semester 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.
Wide-ranging placements – discover new directions!
Educational placements give you a chance to look inside very different working environments, gain hands-on experience, and build professional contacts. Possible settings include workplace health management, counselling, training and continuing education, plus roles at health insurers and public health offices.
Your career. Your impact.
Put the skills you build during the degree to work in your job and help drive the continued development and professionalisation of the health professions.
Research & Academia
Participate in scientific studies and applied research projects at universities and research institutions.
Future fields of practice
With Master's Degree
Add to your qualifications
You'll have the option to take additional further-training courses and specialisations to widen your career options.
“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.