Overview

The Master’s Programme in Dysphagia Management from SRH University Heidelberg provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education covering the entire spectrum of dysphagia care. You gain expertise in basics, assessment and diagnostics, and explore therapeutic interventions across different patient populations, from paediatrics to geriatrics. A strong emphasis is placed on evidence-based decision-making, balancing external research, clinical expertise, and patient-centred care.

Due to its structure with three on-site study blocks per semester in Heidelberg and additional regular weekly study days online, the programme is highly compatible with professional commitments and well-suited for students who live further away.

Career prospects

Possible fields of work include:

Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private practices, applying advanced assessment and therapy techniques

Research and academia, contributing to scientific advancements in dysphagia care

Healthcare technology (innovations in AI and digital therapy solutions)

Leadership roles in healthcare institutions, policy development, and patient care management, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based dysphagia treatment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Normal and impaired swallowing

Screening and Clinical Assessment

Risk Management and Prevention in Dysphagia Care

Respiration and Swallowing System

Nutrition in Dysphagic Patients

Dysphagia Across Lifespan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

You can apply at any time. If you need a visa, it is recommended that you apply early, at least four months before the start of the semester.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 26 other Masters in Health Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate degree (minimum 180 ECTS) or an equivalent academic qualification in one of the following subject areas: Speech and Language Therapy / Speech Therapy / Clinical Linguistics or Speech and Language Pathology (SLP). (Applicants from related or other health-related academic fields (e.g. Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing Sciences) may be admitted on a case-by-case basis, provided they can demonstrate – as part of an individual selection procedure – that they possess professional qualifications in dysphagia care comparable to those acquired in Speech and Language Therapy.)

Proof of basic knowledge in the field of dysphagia

Proof of English language skills

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7080 EUR / year

≈ 7080 EUR / year

Additional Details

€590 per month for EU/EEA students

€ 3,540 per semester for non-EU/non-EEA students

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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