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Have you trained in a health profession and are eager to pass on the knowledge you have accumulated? Then you should qualify for a teaching and counselling role with the Health Education online study programme. As a health educator, you will provide tomorrow’s professionals with the necessary knowledge to competently care for people in need of therapeutic treatment. You will receive a sound educational and didactical basis that will prepare you in the best possible way for teaching at schools for health professions, as well as for further and continuing education.
In addition, your online study programme in Health Education will provide you with an important set of competencies to oversee quality development processes in various institutions, and to actively shape the field of health education. As there will be significant demand for health educators in the years to come, you can expect excellent opportunities on the job market after completing your Bachelor’s in Health Education.
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1113320c
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Begin today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Free trial month*
Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
🤔 Can't find your qualification? No worries! Our form helps you get other qualifications recognised.
🤔 Can't find your qualification? No worries! Our form helps you get other qualifications recognised.
Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Studieren mit (Fach-)Abitur
Du kannst in unser Bachelorstudium einsteigen, wenn Du eine der folgenden Hochschulzugangsvoraussetzungen mitbringst:
Allgemeine oder fachgebundene Hochschulreife (Abitur)* + Ausbildung als Ergotherapeut:in, Logopäd:in, Physiotherapeut:in, Diätassistent:in, Medizinisch-technische:r Assistent:in, Podolog:in, Notfallsanitäter:in in Deutschland
Fachhochschulreife (Fachabitur: schulischer und praktischer Teil)* + Ausbildung als Ergotherapeut:in, Logopäd:in, Physiotherapeut:in, Diätassistent:in, Medizinisch-technische:r Assistent:in, Podolog:in, Notfallsanitäter:in in Deutschland
Absolvierende von Waldorfschulen und des Berufskollegs Baden-Württemberg müssen ihre Fachhochschulreife von der zuständigen Behörde bestätigen lassen, um in einem anderen Bundesland studieren zu können. Dies gilt auch, wenn Du in einem anderen Bundesland als Thüringen studieren möchtest. Hierfür können zusätzliche Leistungen erforderlich sein. Unsere Studienberatung beantwortet Dir hierzu alle Deine Fragen.
*Für Bewerber:innen mit internationalen Schulabschlüssen (z.B. IB-Diploma) oder im Ausland erworbenen Schulabschlüssen führt die Hochschule eine Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung (gemäß Anabin) durch.
Studieren ohne (Fach-)Abitur
Du kannst aber auch ohne (Fach-)Abitur an der IU Internationalen Hochschule studieren. Dazu bringst Du folgende Voraussetzungen mit:
Abgeschlossene, qualifizierte Berufsausbildung als Ergotherapeut:in, Logopäd:in, Physiotherapeut:in, Diätassistent:in, Medizinisch-technische:r Assistent:in, Podolog:in, Notfallsanitäter:in in Deutschland und
Mind. 3-jährige hauptberufliche Tätigkeit als Ergotherapeut:in, Logopäd:in, Physiotherapeut:in, Diätassistent:in, Medizinisch-technische:r Assistent:in, Podolog:in, Notfallsanitäter:in
We require proof of your German language skills from prospective foreign students for the German language study programme. You can prove this to us as follows:
TestDaF (TND3, min. 3 points in all sections, level B2)
DSH (DSH1, level B2)
Telc (Telc B2, level B2)
ÖSD (ÖSD B2, level B2)
Please note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years as a rule.
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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