Public Health Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Public Health

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Contact persons

Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Practice-orientated education
The degree programme offers a high level of practical relevance, which is ensured through internships and projects in cooperation with external partners. Students deal with real-life conditions and current changes in the healthcare sector, which promotes the application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

Interdisciplinary qualification
Students are trained to become interdisciplinary experts who acquire both health-related and communication skills. This combination enables graduates to identify and solve complex communication problems in the healthcare sector.

Wide range of specialisation options
The degree programme offers the opportunity to specialise in various areas such as health counselling, health education and epidemiology. This profile formation promotes individual career planning and adapts the degree programme to students' personal interests.

Dedicated support
The close contact between teaching staff and students ensures an appreciative learning atmosphere and supports personal development. Numerous support services, such as individual counselling, contribute to an optimal study experience.

Future-orientated career prospects
The relevance of health communication is increasing both nationally and internationally. Graduates are therefore well positioned in a promising professional field, which increases their chances on the labour market.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Health Communication Specialists: Graduates can pursue careers in health communication at health and long-term care insurance companies, health centers, or in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. This role requires an understanding of and the ability to develop effective communication strategies in the healthcare sector.

Health Services Advisors: Working in consumer and patient advisory centers allows graduates to interact directly with citizens and advise them on health matters. This role requires both communication and technical skills.

Project Managers in Healthcare: Graduates can work as project managers in NGOs or agencies, where they plan and implement health projects. This opens up the opportunity to actively shape and promote socially relevant issues.

Media and PR Professionals: Graduates have the opportunity to work in media companies or public relations agencies. In these roles, they can present health-related topics and make them accessible to the public, underscoring the importance of health communication in society.

Scientists and Researchers: With their solid training, graduates can also pursue careers in research, particularly in health reporting or epidemiology. In doing so, they contribute to the advancement of health sciences and the improvement of health care systems.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Public Health comprise 180 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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