Vocational Education for Health Professions (BA)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
So that you can help people achieve a successful professional life.
How will the healthcare professions change in the coming years? Why is it so important to combine practical knowledge with academic expertise? And how can one successfully pass on this acquired knowledge to others?
Learn how you can actively shape the future of healthcare professions. The distance learning program in vocational education enables you to take on training and teaching roles in a sector where dedicated successors are urgently needed.
Study profile
The Bachelor's degree program in Vocational Education for Health Professions offers you a part-time qualification opportunity for teaching activities in the dynamic professional field of health professions .
As a graduate of this distance learning program, you will have laid the foundation for a Master's degree that will enable you to teach at vocational schools and healthcare schools . You can also take on training responsibilities in companies and teaching roles for organizations .
A master's degree is required for full-time teaching at nursing schools . The specific requirements are determined by the relevant authorities in the individual federal states ( see the information on teacher eligibility PDF ).
With the Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education from HFH, you can acquire the necessary academic qualification while working in 8 semesters (7 semesters plus internship) and thus supplement your practical knowledge with scientifically sound expertise.
The importance of professions in the health and social care sectors is growing due to demographic changes and advances in medicine. The demands on modern and process-oriented training are becoming more challenging.
Due to the expansion of the competencies of trained professionals and the greater scientific focus, the experiential knowledge of teaching staff will need to be supplemented by academic expertise in the future .
Those who can present an academic degree in this field are already preparing for the future.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
7 semesters (8 semesters if the internship is done separately)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Required
You may need to sit a university entrance exam or standardized admission test in addition to your academic documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
Year-Round Continuous Intake
Classes start October 2026
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Rolling Open Applications Distance Learning
Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis without fixed application cutoff dates.
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Autumn Semester Registration Deadline Distance Learning
Registration cut-off and early promotion deadline for the autumn intake starting October 2026.
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Autumn Semester Academic Commencement Distance Learning
Access to online WebCampus study portal and digital learning materials provided for new students.
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Virtual Onboarding & Introductory Seminar Distance Learning
Introductory virtual session guiding students on how to navigate distance modules, study schedules, and online seminar platforms.
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Spring Semester Registration Deadline Distance Learning
Next major intake registration window for students commencing studies in early 2027.
About the university
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