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  3. Applied Therapeutic Sciences in Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedics) / Physiotherapy B.Sc.
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School of Social Sciences

Applied Therapeutic Sciences in Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedics) / Physiotherapy B.Sc.

This professionally accredited degree equips already qualified Speech and Language Pathologists (Logopedics) as well as Physiotherapists for a highly rewarding career in the modernised and diverse health service that can significantly improve clients' quality of life.

Overview

Degree Bachelor of Science
Start of study Winter semester
Application period Winter semester 01 June until 15 July
Standard period of study 3 semesters at HSB, 6 in total
Credits 180
Accredited

Yes

Admission restricted Yes
Admission requirements
  • General higher education entrance qualification.
  • The prerequisite for admission to the program for students qualified in Germany is an initial certificate of clinical practice.
  • The prerequisite for admission for international students is proof that their undergraduate education has lasted at least three years or an initial university degree in Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedics) or Physiotherapy.
  • Following registration, it is possible to apply for transfer of credits earned at other European higher education institutions according to ECTS. Determination of whether the requirements are met is made by the examination board.
Language of instruction German
Faculty/institution School of Social Sciences
Integrated stay abroad No

Aims and admission requirements

The Applied Therapeutic Sciences degree program Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedics) or Physiotherapy aims to equip already certified clinicians in each of their professions for a highly rewarding career in the modernized health service that meets the changing requirements within the European Union and beyond.

The three semester study program was designed to suit already certified clinicians who are already part-time working in clinical settings. That is, students need to prove that they have already obtained a certificate of clinical competence (in Germany: Staatsexamen) in speech and language pathology/ Physiotherapy to practice as a clinician to attain a Bachelor of Science in Applied Therapeutic Sciences.

This eligibility criterion is easily met by most international students from around the world who are recognized in Germany if their undergraduate education has lasted at least three years and if they have obtained/are to obtain their degree from a higher, officially accreditated education institution which is officially recognized by their state.

Programme and degree content

The program encompasses four interprofessional modules, nine modules specific to the discipline, plus two optional compulsory modules, one of which must be selcted. We use lectures, seminars, problem based learning and case-based teaching to prepare students for their advanced career, whereas research shapes the course content and makes sure that students have the chance to cover the most up-to-date theories and innovations.

The degree programme delivers more advanced topics such as research methods and statistics embedded in research projects, case-based mentoring to enhance evidence-based clinical practice, and subject specific skills such as assessment and service provision for culturally and linguistically diverse children with developmental language disorders for Speech and Language Pathologists, and complex care of multimorbid and chronically ill patients as well as pain management for Physiotherapists.

We take a student-centered approach to the development of knowledge, thinking and professional identity and multiprofessional competences.

Career prospects

The already certified Speech and Language Pathologists (Logopedics) and Physiotherapists build on their prior qualifications to achieve a bachelor's degree in Applied Therapeutic Sciences in just 1.5 yrs.

Speech-Language Pathologists and Physiotherapists provide diagnosis, treatment, support and care for children and adults, that is across the lifespan. As allied health professionals they work with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, midwives, occupational therapists and doctors.

Our graduates will bring additional skills and knowledge. They are able to access new fields of activity beyond working with patients in clinics and practices. They are qualified to provide service to the non traditional population such as culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Also, they will be ready to provide high quality and effective service provision within an interprofessional and multifaceted process as a reflective practitioner aiming to provide culturally responsive service. 

  • Ein Student spricht mit weit geöffnetem Mund in ein Mikrofon während einer logopädischen Übung.
  • Eine Frau bringt einen Sensor am Knie einer Studentin an, um damit Bewegungen aufzuzeichnen.

Programme structure

  • Interprofessional:

    • Clinical Research Methods and Statistics

    SLP/Logopedics: 

    • Scientific Reading and Writing 
    • Principles of Clinical Reasoning
    • English as a Scientific Language
    • International Health Care Systems

    Physiotherapy: 

    • Scientific Reading and Writing 
    • Principles of Clinical Reasoning
    • English as a Scientific Language
    • International Health Care Systems
  • Interprofessional:

    • Project Related Research Methods and Statistics

    SLP/Logopedics: 

    • Scientific Research Project and Management
    • Advanced Clinical Reasoning - incl. excursion
    • Cultural Diversity and Multilingualism
    • Elective Module, e.g. Digital Innovations, Quality Management for Private Practices

    Physiotherapy: 

    • Scientific Research Project and Management
    • Advanced Clinical Reasoning
    • Ethics and Pain Management
    • Elective Module, e.g. Digital Innovations, Quality Management for Private Practices
  • Interprofessional:

    • Interprofessional Communication and Management

    SLP/Logopedics: 

    • Scientific Research Project and Dissemination
    • Mentoring in Clinical Reasoning - Bridging the Research-Clinical Divide 
    • Thesis

    Physiotherapy: 

    • Scientific Research Project and Dissemination
    • Mentoring in Clinical Reasoning - Bridging the Research-Clinical Divide 
    • Thesis

Course Outline

Module manual (German)

  • Modulhandbuch ATW (PDF, 597 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards)

Examination regulations (German)

  • BPO ATW 2021 (PDF, 448 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards)
  • BPO ATW Änderung 2022 (PDF, 490 KB, File does not meet accessibility standards)
  • General examination regulations for bachelor degree programmes

Podcasts

  • Physio:logical! - English podcast series from ATW-students

  • SaLT! - English podcast series from ATW-students

  • Ein Piktogramm, das eine Person darstellt

    „‘The degree programme offers lots of opportunities [...] and opens up an internationally recognised perspective for clinical work settings.’ “

    Anne Student

  • Ein Piktogramm, das eine Person darstellt

    „‘The degree programme in therapeutic sciences is of high practical relevance.’“

    Bianca Student

  • Ein Piktogramm, das eine Person darstellt

    „‘The programme is characterised by the high level of motivation of the professors and the academic staff [...].’ “

    Martina Student

  • Ein Piktogramm, das eine Person darstellt

    „‘This study program definitely has a positive impact on the quality of my work.’ “

    Lena Student

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    Questions about the degree programme can be answered by the contact persons on the degree programme pages. If you have any further questions about your decision to study at HSB, our advisory and service institutions will be happy to help.

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  3. Admission and enrolment

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Undergraduate Course and Communication Disorders Clinic

School of Logopedics

If you are interested to start our postgraduate programme at HSB but haven't accomplished an initial training to serve as a speech language pathologist, yet, we are proud to offer an undergraduate program in cooperation with a local School of Logopedics and a local School of Physiotherapy.

The School of Logopedics and the School of Physiotherapy in Bremen are allocated to the largest healthcare provider, the hospital group Gesundheit Nord (GeNo). The School of Logopedics includes a Communication Disorders Clinic offering diagnostic and treatment services to people of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

 

Contact

Director of Speech and Language Pathology (Logopedics)

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Prof. Dr. Wiebke Scharff Rethfeldt
Head of Logopedics - Applied Therapeutic Sciences Program
+49 421 5905 3768
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Director of Physiotherapy

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Prof. Dr. Annika Schwarz
Head of Physiotherapy - Applied Therapeutic Sciences Program
+49 421 5905 6723
+49 176 1514 0227
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Student Office

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Vivien Rupp
+49 421 5905 2723
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Application, admission, enrolment and examination matters

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Michael Seegelcken-Kuhn
+49 421 5905 2354
+49 176 1514 0131
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