Health Science

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.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the Bachelor’s program in Health Science (PDF, German)

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.

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.

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.

• Overview degree program structure

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The languages of instruction in this degree program are German and English. This means that you will complete modules in both German and English during the course of your studies.

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• Information on exams
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• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 2,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

For the study program B.Sc. Health Science you need the General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or the Subject-specific education entrance qualification (Fachgebundene Hochschulreife) (field of education: health or social work).

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill? 
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

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.

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Aptitude Assessment Regulations (German) (PDF 174 KB)