Health Science
B.Sc.
Overview
The core focus of the Bachelor’s program in Health Science is on human health. The aim is to consider and understand this from all relevant perspectives. The degree program is therefore based on five pillars:
- bio(medical) perspective
- psychological perspective
- social perspective
- context factor: health system
- research
In this way, a comprehensive picture of the structure and functions of the human body and its psyche is conveyed. A further aspect concerns the consideration of internal and external influences and environmental variables.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
As a graduate, you will be able to develop strategies in different contexts of prevention and health promotion, develop programs and measure their success. You understand health as a complex construct that is determined not only by medical aspects but also by psychological, social and economic factors. These also include variables such as quality of life and well-being. The preservation and promotion of these variables is of social relevance.
Medical and technological changes require a transdisciplinary approach to health issues. Current challenges such as demographic change, high stress levels in the workplace, physical inactivity or lack of exercise, and increasing costs in the health care system require scientifically based approaches to solutions. After graduation, you will be able to take these aspects into account when implementing preventive and health-promoting programs.
In order to take the biopsychosocial model into account, you will acquire competencies in the fields of medicine, psychology and social sciences. After completing your studies, you will be able to identify current health topics in combination with the natural and life sciences (e.g. sports and nutrition sciences) as well as with technology-related fields (e.g. computer science, mechanical engineering) and the economic sciences (e.g. UnternehmerTUM) and to work on them in a solution-oriented manner.
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
Upon completing the Bachelor’s program in Health Science, professional opportunities arise in various sectors. These include prevention centers, pension providers, care and health insurance providers, the planning and administration of public health care, and research.
The Bachelor’s degree qualifies students for further academic education and suitable Master’s degree programs.
Structure
In the first three semesters, the fundamentals are taught that enable students to gain a complete understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body, its psyche and internal and external influencing factors or environmental variables. For this reason, all modules are mandatory in this first half of the program. In each semester, all five columns are considered almost equally (horizontally). In addition, the columns build on each other vertically in terms of content over the first three semesters. The research column is additionally to be seen as a connection to the understanding of scientific content from the other columns (matrix structure).
In the fourth semester, a 20-week internship allows for initial professional orientation and setting of priorities. The partially complementary presentation of ICD and ICF perspectives in the first semesters is brought together in the fifth and sixth semesters in the modules Problem-Oriented Learning, Prevention Programs and in the research projects. Individual emphases can be set in the elective areas in order to prepare for entry into the profession or further master's programs.
In the course of internationalization, several modules in English only are obligatory for the study program. This makes it possible for German students to work internationally at a later stage, and makes it easier for foreign students to study abroad at our school.
Costs
Tuition
HK$32,449.12
(international)
HK$0.00
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the bachelor’s program.
In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
DSH
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