Study at BFH
Are you interested in a bachelor's or master's degree program at the Department of Health? Here you will find all the information you need about our degree programs.
Our focus is on patients and clients. We train healthcare professionals in four different fields for them.
Bachelor’s degree programmes
Admission requirements
Admission to bachelor's degree programs at the Department of Health at Bern University of Applied Sciences is determined by the educational qualification.
Admission with a high school diploma:
- Vocational high school diploma, specialized high school diploma (four years), academic high school diploma
- German language skills: Level C1
Admission with a degree in a health profession at the higher technical college level and higher technical examination:
- Admission is granted according to the list below (in german)
The following two bachelor's degree programs are aimed at certified nursing professionals HF (AKP, PsyKP, KWS, IKP, DN II):
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (part-time)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (part-time)
We also offer a four-year part-time nursing program. It is aimed at healthcare professionals EFZ (FaGe) and care professionals EFZ (FaBe) with a high school diploma:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for FaGe and FaBe)
Master’s degree programmes
A masters study course (Master of Science, MSc) can follow the successful conclusion of a bachelor study course. It conveys an in-depth and broad theoretical knowledge base and includes an introduction to scientific research. The MSc qualifies holders to pursue an academic career, i.e. for a doctorate / PhD. We offer the following masters courses:
