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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Care under the number 1148622. Who is the Distance Learning Nursing Degree (B.Sc.) ideal for?
The Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (B.Sc.) appeals to you if you have completed training as a nursing professional or are currently being trained in a nursing profession and now aspire to specialist or leadership roles. You want to deepen the scientific, organisational and educational aspects of nursing and aim to qualify yourself for positions in practice, management, consulting or teaching. The distance learning course is particularly suitable for people who want to combine their skills from training and practice with the latest nursing science findings and additional qualifications. The flexible study model is aimed at working professionals (e.g. shift work), trainees and returnees who want to balance study and private life.
What admission requirements do you need to meet?
You can enrol in the distance learning Nursing degree (B.Sc.) if you meet the following formal criteria:
- Completion of a three-year training programme in a nursing profession (e.g. health and nursing care, paediatric nursing, elderly care) or
- Valid training contract in a nursing profession and proof of having passed the first year of training
- General higher education entrance qualification, subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification or
- Admission without a school-leaving certificate in accordance with regional legal regulations, e.g. through advanced training, a trial study or a successfully completed first year of study at a university in another federal state
There is no numerus clausus (NC). Entry without the traditional school university entrance qualification is also possible on proof of appropriate professional qualification and suitability.
Personal requirements for successful study:
- Independent and structured working method as well as high self-motivation to complete the flexible distance learning alongside work or other commitments
- Willingness to independently work on nursing science, legal and management-related topics
- Experience and interest in direct nursing practice as well as openness to new scientific developments and modern technologies
- Strong communication skills and empathy in dealing with those requiring care, relatives and the team
- Affinity for interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare
- Time resources for part-time study or combined burden due to work and family
Study Content in Detail: Which Competencies and Subject Areas Will You Acquire in the Bachelor of Nursing (B.Sc.)?
In the Nursing (B.Sc.) programme, you will acquire scientifically based and practice-oriented knowledge for complex tasks in nursing. You link your previous professional experience with nursing science, legal, and management-related topics. The focus is on eight foundational modules, complemented by elective and specialisation options. The key study contents are:
- Nursing Science: Teaching of current methodology, theories, and evidence-based practices.
- Health System & Management: Structures of the health system, management of institutions, quality and process management.
- Nursing Law & Ethics: Legal frameworks as well as ethical issues and decision-making.
- Case and Care Management: Coordination, control, and organisation of nursing care processes.
- Research Methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches, academic work, and transfer into practice.
- Interprofessional Communication: Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams, communication skills, and counselling.
You choose personal specialisations in the areas of nursing science and practice, nursing management, or nursing education. Further specialised modules (e.g. geriatrics, gerontopsychiatry, nursing diagnostics and assessment, communication, leadership) deepen your expertise.
Additional qualifications that can be integrated directly into the programme include nursing service management/responsible nursing specialist, practical instructor, case manager, nursing consultant, and nursing expert.
Course Structure: How Is the Nursing Distance Learning Programme Organised?
The Bachelor’s degree course Nursing (B.Sc.) is designed as a flexible distance learning programme and can ideally be combined with employment and private commitments. The key details of the course structure are:
- Standard period of study: 6 semesters (equivalent to 3 years); extensive modules from nursing training are credited, shortening the individual study duration to 3 semesters. Monthly start possible.
- Course structure:
- Semesters 1–3: Modules from nursing training are recognised.
- Semester 4: Academic working, interprofessional communication, nursing science, case/care management, nursing services and institutions (each 6 ECTS).
- Semester 5: Nursing law and nursing ethics, quality/process management, 3 specialisation modules (each 6 ECTS).
- Semester 6: Research methods, 2 elective modules, final thesis (Bachelor’s thesis, 12 ECTS).
- Learning formats: Digital study materials, recorded and optional live lectures, online workshops, exchange with lecturers. Exams can be taken flexibly online or at exam centres.
- Additional qualifications: Integration of further recognised professional qualifications without extra effort, e.g. nursing service management or responsible nursing specialist, practical instructor, case manager, nursing consultant, nursing expert.
- Credit transfer: Parts of the training are acknowledged, effectively reducing the study duration.
The curriculum is designed for flexible, self-directed work and offers the opportunity to support individual career goals through elective courses and specialisations.
Career Opportunities & Employment Prospects: Which Roles Does the Bachelor of Nursing Open Up for You?
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, you qualify for responsible positions in the healthcare sector. The main options at a glance:
- Leadership Roles: Management positions such as nursing service manager, ward manager, or department head in hospitals, care homes, or outpatient services.
- Educational Activities: Teaching positions at nursing schools – especially when choosing the nursing education module (e.g. in Baden-Württemberg – observe regional regulations).
- Nursing Management: Management and organisation of nursing facilities, responsibility for quality and process management.
- Specialised Professional Roles: Work in geriatrics, gerontopsychiatry, palliative care, rehabilitation, and nursing consultation.
- Health Management and Consultancy: Development of nursing concepts, activities in health-related organisations, workplace health promotion.
- Research and Project Work: Implementation of scientific findings in practice, participation in research projects and innovations (e.g. digitalisation, telemedicine).
- International Opportunities: Deployment possibilities in development cooperation and international organisations.
The demand for academically trained nursing professionals is growing significantly, especially due to demographic change, new technical challenges, and structural changes in healthcare. In the long term, further development opportunities exist through master’s degree programmes in health, nursing, or educational management.
Costs and Financing: What Will You Invest in Nursing Studies and Which Models Are Available to You?
The Nursing (B.Sc.) programme at SRH Fernhochschule is offered in three flexible payment models. The total costs vary depending on the duration and payment type; all models include a Superpower Bonus of €1,000:
- Flex 1: 18 months payment period, €449 per month (total: €8,082)
- Flex 2: 25 months payment period, €349 per month (total: €8,725)
- Flex 3: 36 months payment period, €249 per month (total: €8,964)
All study materials, online learning offerings, and examination fees are included. A free extension of the standard period of study is possible for up to 18 months.
Various paths are available for financing: educational premiums and vouchers, scholarships, support from employers, as well as the option to deduct study costs for tax purposes.
During the promotional period, the Superpower Bonus is automatically credited against tuition fees.
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