Musculoskeletal Therapy (Manual Therapy – OMPT) (M.Sc.)
How to apply
Application Guidelines
The program begins each year in the winter semester (starting in September).
No admission restrictions means: There is no selection process. All applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the program (a university degree qualifying for a profession and, if applicable, additional program-specific entry requirements) and submit an application for enrollment will be granted a study place. The application for enrollment is submitted through the university's application portal.
Application deadline for enrollment (for non-restricted programs):
- For applicants with German educational qualifications: May to September 1 (cut-off date)
- For applicants with foreign educational qualifications: Please refer to the application deadlines on the uni-assist website.
Further information for applicants with foreign educational qualifications
➥ Current notice for the winter semester 2024/25: The application period for this program has been extended until October 1, 2024. Here is the direct link to the Bewerbungsportal.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master's program in Musculoskeletal Therapy (Manual Therapy – OMPT), applicants must meet the following requirements:
- State-recognized qualification as a physiotherapist
- University degree in a health-related field
- Applicants with a degree obtained abroad must provide proof of German language proficiency at DSH 2/C1 level.
In addition, by the start of the first semester, you must also provide evidence of the following entry requirements:
- Typically, at least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent part-time work over a minimum of two years after your first university degree
- Proof of English language proficiency at the university's Level 3 (CEF B1); if this proof is not available at the time of application, applicants may be enrolled conditionally and must provide proof of the required level by the end of the second semester.
The current regulations for this program can be found in the official bulletin.