Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

The Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, a dual qualification program that enables students to pursue a career in nursing. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in various healthcare settings.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a 7-semester program that leads to the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and simultaneously to the state-recognized profession of "Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann" (nursing professional). The program is generalist in orientation and qualifies students for general nursing care of people of all age groups in various nursing care settings.

Program Structure

• The program is divided into 7 semesters, with a total of 210 ECTS credits.
• The program is practice- and competence-oriented, with a modular structure.
• Students participate in training in communication, interaction, and teamwork throughout the program.
• The program includes learning in a modern and established skills lab.
• Interprofessional and diversity-sensitive learning (medicine and nursing) and interprofessional teamwork are integral parts of the program.
• Students have access to a variety of practical fields for internships within the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
• The program includes practical deployments in the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, academic teaching hospitals, and cooperation facilities for ambulatory and stationary long-term care.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a valid university entrance qualification in Berlin.
• The usual semester fees apply.

Career Prospects

The program qualifies graduates for evidence-based work in fields of nursing practice, including:

• Management of complex cases
• Consulting and education of nursing recipients and relatives
• Conception of nursing services
• Participating tasks in the area of practice development, evidence-based practice, and quality management
• Guidance and qualification of employees on current nursing care processes
• The bachelor's degree and existing cooperation with the Charité provide international connectivity.
• The degree offers career advancement opportunities in areas such as nursing management, nursing research, patient care, and nursing education, as well as access to master's and doctoral programs.

Information for Interested Individuals with Professional Qualifications

The Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin offers the opportunity for professional further qualification in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This program is designed for individuals who are already trained as nursing professionals and wish to pursue academic further qualification.

Further Qualification Program

• The program is designed for individuals with a professional qualification in nursing.
• The program starts in the third semester and takes five semesters to complete.
• Previously gained practical experience is recognized, and the skills training and practical deployments are waived.
• The workload is approximately three working days per semester week.
• The program concludes with a bachelor's thesis and a oral, written, and practical state examination.

Accreditation

The Charité ensures compliance with formal requirements and promotes quality development in studies and teaching through regular review of the programs. New study programs are conceptually accredited before implementation.

Contact Persons

• Nadine Falkenhagen, Praxis Coordination
• M. Sc. Sarah-Charlotte Petersen, Scientific Employee, Study Program Coordinator

Study Advice and Information

• Referat für Studienangelegenheiten (Department for Student Affairs), the contact point for all general and organizational questions regarding studies.
• Pages for study programs and application and admission procedures are available for further information.