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Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische PflegeMental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

This is a Bachelor's program in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing. After successful completion of the study program, graduates work as academically trained professionals independently and scientifically with people with mental stress or emotional distress. The program is designed for working professionals with classes scheduled every six weeks throughout the study period. Students learn to accompany the recovery process of their clients within the framework of a professional relationship, apply various methods of education, counseling, and psychoeducation situationally and professionally, and design and control individual care/nursing processes using evidence-based assessment instruments in a targeted, results-oriented, and participatory manner. The program also offers opportunities to acquire additional certificates and qualifications such as Case Management Certificate (DGCC), Adherence Therapy Certificate, Care Counseling Certificate, and Qualification for Practical Instruction in Nursing Education.

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

Psychiatric Nursing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische Pflege at Fachhochschule der Diakonie

Is Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische Pflege at Fachhochschule der Diakonie 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 Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische Pflege programme cost? ▼

2.910 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische Pflege at Fachhochschule der Diakonie? ▼

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 Psychische Gesundheit Psychatrische Pflege? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Fachhochschule der Diakonie — 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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