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The distance learning course is aimed at medical, dental and veterinary assistants (MFA, ZFA, TFA) who are already working in a medical practice, dental practice, veterinary practice or other outpatient medical facility. You will benefit particularly if you wish to advance professionally and take on leadership or management responsibilities in healthcare. This course is also an option for professionals with completed further training as a specialist or with an apprenticeship contract (including successful completion of the first year of training) – regardless of (subject-specific) A-levels.
Formal Admission Requirements for Entry
To be admitted to the Bachelor's degree course Practice and Healthcare Management (B.Sc.), you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completed three-year training as an MFA, ZFA or TFA
- or a valid apprenticeship contract in one of these professions as well as successful completion of the first year of training
In addition, you need one of the following certificates:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
- or you can also be admitted without A-levels if you
- can provide proof of further professional training (e.g. IHK specialist),
- successfully complete a trial study period at SRH Fernhochschule,
- or have already successfully studied for one year at a German university.
There is no Numerus Clausus (NC). Recognition of prior achievements from your vocational training is planned, so the course will be significantly shortened.
Personal Requirements for successful study:
- Experience in the medical practice environment as well as interest in organisation, leadership and process management
- Independent, structured working methods and reliability in self-study
- Motivation to take on new tasks and leadership roles
- Willingness to use digital tools and engage with topics such as digitalisation, healthcare marketing or telemedicine
- Communication skills and ability to work in a team for exchange with colleagues and patients
Which skills does the Bachelor’s degree in Practice and Care Management impart?
In the Bachelor’s degree programme Practice and Care Management (B.Sc.), you acquire practical expertise and leadership skills specifically tailored to medical, dental, and veterinary care facilities. The course combines foundational knowledge in healthcare management with current requirements for the organisation, control, and leadership of practices, medical care centres (MVZs), dialysis centres, and healthcare companies.
- Interprofessional communication: You learn to lead teams and coordinate cross-professional collaboration.
- Digital processes in healthcare facilities: Development of skills in dealing with digitalisation and telemedicine applications.
- Project, quality and process management: Analysis and optimisation of workflows, implementation of quality standards.
- Business administration in outpatient care: Focus on financial management, controlling, and cost accounting in the healthcare sector.
- Case and care management: Development and management of care pathways and individual patient management.
- Personnel management and leadership: Personnel planning, staff management, and motivation in healthcare facilities.
- Scientific and evidence-based work: Development of scientific research questions and application of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Individual specialisations: Elective modules such as Managed Care, Health Psychology, Educational Concepts, Adult Education, Healthcare Marketing or Telemedicine strengthen your personal profile.
- Additional qualifications: During the course, you can acquire the certificates Praxisanleiter:in and Casemanager:in.
How is the course structure organised in the Practice and Care Management distance learning programme?
The course is designed for six semesters (180 ECTS) and is completed entirely via distance learning. The innovative CORE principle of SRH Fernhochschule allows you great flexibility in organising your study progress. By accrediting your vocational training as a MFA, ZFA or TFA, the programme is shortened to three semesters – the first three semesters are recognised in terms of content.
- Flexible start date: Possible monthly; you determine your own pace.
- Study stages:
- Semesters 1–3: Credit recognition from vocational training, no additional modules.
- Semester 4: Scientific work, team communication, digitalisation, case and care management, project management.
- Semester 5: Outpatient care, quality and process management, business administration, personnel management, first elective module.
- Semester 6: Research methods, two further elective modules, Bachelor thesis.
- Individual focus setting: Three freely selectable elective modules for personal specialisation.
- Practice-oriented modules: The curriculum structure emphasises direct relevance to professional everyday life and current requirements in the healthcare sector.
- Digital learning environment: Access to modern e-learning tools, online seminars, and personal support.
- Free extension of study period: After the standard study period of 18 months, a free extension by an additional 18 months is possible.
Which career paths open up after graduation?
With the Bachelor of Science in Practice and Care Management degree, you qualify for responsible positions in healthcare, especially in outpatient and inpatient care facilities. The programme provides the necessary know-how to take on leading roles in practice management or in executive management.
- Practice manager or executive management: Taking on leadership in medical, dental, veterinary practices and medical care centres.
- Leadership roles in healthcare management: Deployment in quality management, process optimisation, and digitalisation of practice operations.
- Personnel management and team coordination: Leading staff and responsibility for personnel development.
- Development and management of innovative care models: Implementation of case and care management, negotiating and managing cooperation contracts.
- Consulting and project management: Supporting healthcare companies in introducing new care structures or in digitalisation.
- With additional qualifications (Praxisanleiter:in, Casemanager:in): Taking on specialised professional and leadership tasks and consulting in various care settings.
Graduates are increasingly needed as a link between medical care, administration and management. Career advancement opportunities and improved remuneration are particularly achievable through the acquisition of academic and practice-oriented skills.
What cost model can you expect and how can you finance your studies?
The tuition fees for the Bachelor’s degree in Practice and Care Management depend on the payment model chosen. There are three installment models – the prices below are shown including the Ready Bonus of 1,000 euros:
- Flex 1 (18 months payment period): €393.44 monthly, total €7,081.92
- Flex 2 (25 months payment period): €309.00 monthly, total €7,725.00
- Flex 3 (36 months payment period): €221.22 monthly, total €7,963.92
In all models, you can extend your studies free of charge by a further 18 months after the standard study period. The price includes all study materials, e-learning offers and examination services. There are no hidden additional costs.
Financing options include, for example, funding programmes (such as BAföG or Aufstiegs-BAföG), employer subsidies, education premiums and tax benefits, as tuition fees can usually be claimed as income-related expenses.
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