Medicine

Overview

Degree: State Examination
Duration: 12 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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What our students say

The model degree programme in Medicine in Bielefeld has felt natural and well thought-out to me right from the start, because all subjects – such as biochemistry, anatomy and pharmacy – are meaningfully integrated into coherent modules, and complex interrelationships are taught in their entirety. Thanks to clearly defined learning objectives and a targeted focus, the volume of material remains challenging but is easily accessible for both first-year students and those with prior qualifications. I’m particularly impressed by the early integration of clinical work from the very first semester: with bedside teaching, seminars with practising doctors and a wide range of practical insights. Modern buildings, dedicated lecturers and a clear commitment to innovative and collaborative teaching make the degree programme thoroughly forward-looking for me.” 
Tom, student

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Early practical relevance
Studying Medicine offers students insights into medical practice from the very first semester. This early link between theory and practice enables students to develop practical skills and communication abilities in realistic scenarios.

Interdisciplinary education
The degree programme combines basic science and clinical content right from the start. This interdisciplinary approach promotes a holistic understanding of medical care and prepares students for the challenges in various medical fields.

Wide range of further training opportunities
After graduation, students have the opportunity to apply for their licence to practise medicine and take part in specialist further training. This variety of further training opportunities is supported by close co-operation with clinics and outpatient practices in the region.

Research and academic career
The degree programme places a strong focus on current developments in medicine, including digital medicine and interprofessional collaboration. This prepares students for an academic career, for example as part of a doctorate in clinical or theoretical research.

Flexible degree programme design
The extensive elective options in the degree programme allow students to pursue their interests and strengths. This contributes to individual development and increases the attractiveness of the degree programme on the labour market.
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, for example:

Patient care: Graduates can work in medical practices, hospitals and rehabilitation centres, where they are directly responsible for the treatment and care of patients with illnesses and injuries.

Medical technology: Career opportunities also exist in medical technology, where specialists can contribute to the development and implementation of new medical technologies and devices.

Healthcare management: The skills acquired qualify graduates for roles in healthcare management, where they support organisations in optimising healthcare services and processes.

Advisory and consultancy: Positions in consultancy firms are also possible, particularly in the area of implementing healthcare technologies or optimising medical services.

Public health: Graduates can also work in public health organisations, where they develop and evaluate programmes to improve healthcare provision and prevention amongst the population.

Access to the state exam programme is granted to those who have a suitable higher education entrance qualification (e.g. German ‘Abitur’).

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 12,5 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Medicine comprise 360 credit points.

All study places in medicine at universities in Germany are allocated by the Foundation for University Admission (Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung). There you will also find further information on the admission procedure.

!! Prospective students and applicants are strongly advised to visit this page regularly in order to be informed about the current application deadlines. !!

The following regulations apply to the study places to be awarded by Bielefeld University in the Central Aptitude Quota and in the university selection procedure in the course of studies in medicine:

1. Additional aptitude quota (ZEQ)
The selection decisions are made according to the degree of aptitude of the applicants for the medical degree program. The results of the subject-specific Study Aptitude test Test for Medical Degree Programmes (TMS) are used.

2. Selection procedure of the university (AdH)
Three sub-quotas are formed in the university’s selection process. In each sub-quota, a total number of points is calculated for each applicant calculated from the sum of the points achieved in the selection criteria; a maximum of 100 points is to be achieved in total.

The following quotas are formed:

AdH1 (20 % of the study places available in this quota)
a. Result of the university entrance qualification for the chosen study program (average grade, weighting 90%)
b. Performance of a service according to Annex 7 paragraph 1 of the place of studyVVO (in German: StudienplatzVVO NRW), (weighting 10%)
AdH2 (30 % of the study places available in this quota)
a. Result of the university entrance qualification for the chosen study program (average grade, weighting 80%)
b. Professional activity in a recognized training occupation of at least 12 months duration which provides information on the subject-specific suitability (weighting 20%), Appendix 6 subsection – Vocational training and professional activities medicine of the place of studyVVO NRW (in German: StudienplatzVVO NRW) is applied to professions listed. Multiple occupation does not increase the weighting.
AdH3 (50 % of the study places available in this quota)

a. Result of the university entrance qualification for the chosen study program (average grade, weighting 50 %)
b. Result of a subject-specific aptitude test (weighting 50%), only the grade-independent score of the subject-specific aptitude test Test for Medical Degree Programmes (TMS) on the basis of § 5 and Appendix 5 paragraph 3 a) of the study placeVVO (in German: StudienplatzVVO NRW) in the applicable version is considered.

In addition, study places are awarded via the german university entrance qualification (Abitur) best quota.

If you receive an offer of admission from the Foundation for University Admission (in German: Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung) (hochschulstart) and accept this offer of admission, you have the opportunity to enroll within the set deadline. To register, please use the Online-Registration form

The Bielefeld medical degree program is a model course of studies. Participation is subject to § 3 para. 4 SPO voluntary. By enrolling, the prospective student declares his or her voluntary decision to participate in the model course of studies and his or her knowledge of its special features in comparison to the standard course of studies in Medicine. The change to another model or standard course of studies in Medicine is usually associated with an extension of the study period.

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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