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Hochschule Bochum
Bachelor German Medicine & Health

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

About the Program

The Health Sciences program focuses on comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and creating healthy living conditions, particularly for people whose health is threatened by individual, social, or environmental risks. The program also aims to improve healthcare services. Students learn various concepts and approaches in health sciences to improve the healthcare system, develop care structures, and enable healthy living conditions in all areas of life. By the end of the program, students can develop needs-based and target group-oriented health services and implement concrete measures for health promotion and prevention. The program provides knowledge and competencies in healthcare, public and community health, health and digitalization, health education, professional identity, scientific work, and research methods. Students can specialize in areas such as diversity, digitalization, and social space.
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The Health Sciences program focuses on comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and creating healthy living conditions, particularly for people whose health is threatened by individual, social, or environmental risks. The program also aims to improve healthcare services. Students learn various concepts and approaches in health sciences to improve the healthcare system, develop care structures, and enable healthy living conditions in all areas of life. By the end of the program, students can develop needs-based and target group-oriented health services and implement concrete measures for health promotion and prevention. The program provides knowledge and competencies in healthcare, public and community health, health and digitalization, health education, professional identity, scientific work, and research methods. Students can specialize in areas such as diversity, digitalization, and social space.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health Sciences at Hochschule Bochum

Is Health Sciences at Hochschule Bochum taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Health Sciences programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Health Sciences at Hochschule Bochum?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Health Sciences?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Bochum — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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