Midwifery Science (B.Sc.)
Taught in German
Overview
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Would you like to provide professional support to women and families during the most important phases of their lives? Support them during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding, right through to early childhood and thus make a lasting contribution to the health and well-being of mothers and children? Then a degree programme in Midwifery Science is just right for you!
Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) and the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) at the Giessen site have been offering a dual degree programme in midwifery science in cooperation with the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) since 2022. Hesse is thus expanding its range of degree programmes at a leading location for research and science. The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery Science degree programme enables students to obtain a professional licence to practise as a midwife (m/f/d) and is designed as a primary qualification, practice-oriented and undergraduate course. It comprises seven semesters with a total of 210 ECTS credits and is offered in German. The programme combines a scientifically sound education with practical skills training at university level. A special feature of the programme is that students are paid throughout the entire course. The Midwifery Science department at JLU Giessen is located in the Centre for Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Director: Prof. Dr. Ivo Meinhold-Heerlein) of the Faculty of Medicine (11).
Special features of the degree programme:
- Dual qualification: Bachelor's degree and professional licence to practice midwifery (m/f/d)
- EU-wide recognition: automatic professional recognition in the European Union and the European Economic Area
- Theory-practice interlinking: Close connection between academic training and practical experience
- Individual support: Personal support during the practical training phases
- Study locations and practice centres: Theoretical training at Justus Liebig University Giessen in cooperation with the Technical University of Central Hesse as well as practical training at Giessen University Hospital and other cooperating clinics, birthing centres and midwife practices.
- International cooperation with Kirinyaga University, which enables a study visit to Kenia.
- Financial support: monthly allowance during the entire study programme
Composition of the Study Programme
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Duration of Studies
7 Semesters - 210 Credit Points (CP)
Composition of the Study Programme
Dual study programme: The course is divided into a theoretical part (2,200 hours), which is carried out at the Justus Liebig University (JLU) in Giessen in cooperation with the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM), and a practical part (2,200 hours), which is completed in the cooperating practice facilities, in particular at the University Hospital Giessen (UKGM).
Teaching and Learning Content
Designing care processes
You will acquire the ability to plan, manage and personalise complex care processes for pregnant women, women giving birth, women who have recently given birth and breastfeeding mothers. You will utilise scientific findings and make well-founded decisions on prevention and health promotion.
ResearchYou will familiarise yourself intensively with current fields of research in midwifery science and integrate this knowledge into your professional practice. You will learn to develop research-based solutions, utilise new technologies and identify training needs in the field of midwifery.
Critical and reflective thinking
You will develop the ability to critically analyse and apply theoretical and practical knowledge. This will enable you to create innovative solutions to further develop your professional practice. You will work in a scientifically sound manner and utilise your knowledge in a targeted manner in practice.
Co-creation of standards
You will be actively involved in the development of quality management concepts, risk management plans, guidelines and expert standards. In this way, you will contribute to the further development of the midwifery profession and promote a high quality of care for women and their families.
Content
Information on the course content of the degree programme can be found on the website of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen.
Application
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Commencement of Studies
Winter Semester
Language of Instruction
Main language of instruction: German
Literature is partly available in EnglishPrerequisites for Admission
Admission to the degree programme is only possible if a training contract has been concluded with a cooperating practice institution. The main employer for the practical part of the degree programme is the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) in Giessen.
The following criteria apply for admission to the midwifery degree programme:
- At least twelve years of general school education or appropriate vocational training in the healthcare sector.
- Health suitability and required knowledge of German.
- No behaviour that calls into question the suitability for the course.
The degree programme is admission-free, without NC. Prerequisite is an employment contract with the UKGM, Giessen site.
Further information on the admission requirements
Deadlines
Application to the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH (UKGM) in Giessen
1 Feb 2026 – 31 Mar 2026
Feedback regarding invitation to a personal application interview
by 30 April 2026
Application interviews with the selection committee
5 May 2026 – 28 May 2026
Immatriculation
1 Jul 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
Start of studies winter semester 2026/2027
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Application for the practical academic training programme
Please apply via the application portal:
Dual study programme in midwifery (B.Sc.) at Rhoen Klinikum AG Job portalGo directly to the application form:
Dual study programme in midwifery (B.Sc.) at Rhoen Klinikum AG Job portalUniversitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH
Bildungszentrum Standort Gießen
- Bewerberbüro –
Gaffkystr. 18
35392 Giessen
Andrea Funke
Tel: +49 641 985 45191
Bewerbung.Bildungszentrum@uk-gm.deFurther information on the application
For further information on how to apply, please refer to the Pages of the Technischen Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM).
More Information
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Examination and study regulations
Examination Regulations of THM
Module handbook (THM)Special Regulations of JLU (including Module handbook)
Links
Dual Studies: Midwifery (B.Sc.) – Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg
Midwifery Science (B.Sc.) – Justus-Liebig-University Gießen
Midwifery Science (B.Sc) – Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM)
Contact
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Team of JLU
Contact: Teaching
Anja Chung, B.Sc., EuM.Sc. Midwifery, Dr. biol. hom. cand.
Lecturer in the Midwifery Science degree programme
Midwife, Midwifery Scientist (B.Sc., EuM.Sc. Midwifery)anja.chung@gyn.med.uni-giessen.de
Phone: 0641 99 48343Rebecca Hepp, B.Sc., EuM.Sc. cand.
Lecturer in the Midwifery Science degree programme
Midwife, Midwifery Scientist (B.Sc. , EuM.Sc. cand.)rebecca.hepp@gyn.med.uni-giessen.de
Phone: 0641 99 48343 | Mobile: 0177 9318752Contact: Research
Prof. Julia Berger, Ph.D., MBA, M.A.
Professorship for Midwifery Science
Midwife/ Skills Lab Instructor,
MBA Knowledge and University Manager,
Health economist,
Business Economist International Management,
Educator,
Nursing economist,
Coach in human resource developmentJulia.Berger@uni-giessen.de
Phone: 0641 985 45204Office: Klinikstr. 33, Room 1.171
Secretary's office: Sekretariat.HW@uni-giessen.de
Klinikstr. 33, Room 1.172
Appointments by arrangement via email or Stud.IPProject Manager
Prof. Dr. Ivo Meinhold-Heerlein
Director of the Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Klinikstr. 33, 35392 Giessen
Tel.: 0641 985 45101
Frauen.KlinikStudent Counselling
Student Counselling of Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM)
Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen
Building A10, 1st floorPhone: 0641 309-7777
studienberatung@thm.deHead of degree programme
Prof. Dinah Marten
Senckenbergstr. 17-21
Building A31
Room 2.05 (2. OG)Phone.: 0641 309 6655
dinah.martenConsultation hours by appointment