Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the field of health sciences providing a qualification for professional practice.
Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: C
IELTS
min 7
TOEFL iBT
min 95
TOEFL pBT
min 587
BULATS
min 75
TOEIC
min 945
German
Goethe-Zertifikat
min B1
Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD)
min DSD I (B1)
CEFR German
min B1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
For students without a German university entrance qualification, proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language Level B1.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Health Scienсеs at HAW Hamburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Health Scienсеs
HAW Hamburg
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin > 9 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
A first university degree in the field of health sciences providing a qualification for professional practice with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent university degree is required.
Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records.
Proof of special knowledge of the English language Level C1 (see language requirements).
For students without a German university entrance qualification, proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language Level B1.
Letter of motivation.
Curriculum vitae.
If you completed your school education outside of Germany, you must send officially certified copies of your certificates to be reviewed by uni-assist BEFORE you can apply online to the HAW Hamburg. You will get a certificate - Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) - from uni-assist that you must include with your application to the HAW Hamburg. Please apply early, as the VPD process can take 4-6 weeks.
Location
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HAW Hamburg
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