Human Medicine at the University Witten/Herdecke is highly practice-oriented from the first semester on. From the very beginning, students have the opportunity to apply their theoretically acquired knowledge in the entire spectrum of patient care (from general practitioners to maximum clinical care). Accompanying study programmes, such as anthroposophic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and foreign cooperative partnerships, provide interesting insights into various medical approaches, cultures and health care systems.

According to the self-image of the University of Witten/Herdecke, the personality of the students is also in the foreground of medical education. The aim is to train technically and personally competent doctors who take on social responsibility and initiate necessary changes. From the learning and testing workshop, through mentoring programmes and feedback discussions, to clinical reflection training, various projects and other services, the university offers a variety of opportunities to develop one’s personality, as well as to contribute and implement one’s own ideas.

The course is not subject to admission restrictions. Admission is granted based on a personal selection procedure. This includes application via the campus online system for examining the formalities for admission to higher education and the motivation of the applicant as well as a personal interview before a selection committee.
The course-specific admission requirement is a six-month nursing internship, which must be completed by the beginning of the course.