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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

About the Program

Improving health at population level via preventive and health promotion measures is at the heart of health sciences, which seeks to analyse and gain insights into factors that influence sickness and health as well as determining and evaluating, on the basis of this analysis, needs-based healthcare for the population. The discipline spans academic areas including occupational studies, epidemiology, health promotion, health economics and health policy, building on foundational disciplines such as medicine, sociology, psychology, ethics, economics, management, education science and communication studies. The six-semester course incorporates a sixteen-week professional placement and a Bachelor thesis, with opportunities to study abroad.
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Improving health at population level via preventive and health promotion measures is at the heart of health sciences, which seeks to analyse and gain insights into factors that influence sickness and health as well as determining and evaluating, on the basis of this analysis, needs-based healthcare for the population. The discipline spans academic areas including occupational studies, epidemiology, health promotion, health economics and health policy, building on foundational disciplines such as medicine, sociology, psychology, ethics, economics, management, education science and communication studies. The six-semester course incorporates a sixteen-week professional placement and a Bachelor thesis, with opportunities to study abroad.

Application Requirements

* Alman öğrenciler için: Fachhochschulreife, Allgemeine Hochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife veya benzeri bir yeterlilik
* Uluslararası öğrenciler için: Alman Abitur veya Fachhochschulreife'ye denk akademik yeterlilik
* Ön kurs deneyimi gerekmemektedir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health Sciences at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Is Health Sciences at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg 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?

379 EUR / semester. 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 für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?

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 für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — 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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