Are you already trained as a nurse and want to be involved in training the next generation of nurses? With this degree programme, you can acquire pedagogical-didactic as well as nursing and subject-specific skills for a professional job in Nursing Teacher Education. The degree programme opens up new career perspectives and interesting fields of employment in education, training and advanced studies in nursing.
You will acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical experience for teaching and learning in nursing education. The degree programme will enable you to instruct in practice and theory in a nursing science-based and pedagogically competent manner.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Teacher Education , you can, for example, take up a job as a practice coordinator or full-time central practice instructor. Entry into a vocational school and practical teaching are also possible. Or you can already work as a teacher with your Bachelor's degree and acquire a Master’s degree in parallel. Continuing education and training also offer interesting work opportunities.
Your career opportunities
Practical guidance and conceptual tasks in practical nursing training
Teaching activities at health and nursing schools, especially practical teaching and practical supervision
Planning and implementation of in-house training and education
For this degree programme, in addition to the university entrance qualification or the entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences, you need a completed vocational training as a nursing specialist, geriatric nurse, health and nursing assistant or as a health and paediatric nurse.
Check the requirements Do you have a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur/Fachhochschulreife), a school leaving qualification from a country other than Germany, or a vocational qualification? If you do, you have already fulfilled the first requirement.
Apply to enrol When you have uploaded all your documents and certificates by the deadline specified and paid the mandatory fees and subscriptions, you must confirm your details and submit them to us. This automatically submits your enrolment application. You are then enrolled for the upcoming semester at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. You will receive an email welcoming you to Esslingen and providing you with some initial information.
Yes, you can still work to a certain extent. The days you are required to study are – with reservation – laid down in advance for the whole degree programme.
Which qualifications can I gain while I am studying?
On successful completion of the 2nd semester you are qualified as a practical instructor. From the 4th semester onwards you can work as a teaching assistant at a school of nursing.
Is my university place guaranteed when I enrol for this degree programme?
Yes, for degree programmes which have no admission restrictions (no NC), there is no prior selection procedure. All applicants will be awarded a university place directly when all necessary documents have been submitted by the enrolment deadline, the documents have been examined and the administration fees have been paid.
Can I enrol although I have not yet received my final certificate?
Unfortunately not. We require your certificate by the enrolment deadline at the latest.
For whom is the study programme suitable?
Are you empathetic, open and team-orientated? Would you like to pass on your skills and experiences in the nursing profession and promote development in the health sector?
Do you enjoy educational topics and want to broaden your skills? Are you interested in learning about the state of current research in nursing education? Then the Nursing Teacher Education degree programme will suit you!