Bachelor of Biomedical Analytics - Hochschule Burgenland

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences is the right place for you if you have an interest in natural sciences and health. Biomedical analysts work in laboratories, hospitals and research institutions. They analyse a wide variety of samples and are an essential part of medical diagnostics. By establishing innovative methods, they are involved in research achievements in various areas of the life sciences.

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Maria Bemelmans, Programme Director

“Biomedical Sciences is a very wide-ranging and therefore very varied and interesting professional field. The technical innovations make it possible for members of the profession to constantly develop further. This job offers the opportunity to be involved in both diagnostics and research and thus make an essential contribution to excellent healthcare.”

Marie Bemelmans, Programme Director

Programme fact file

Degree programme

Bachelor’s degree programme – 6 semesters

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - BSc or B.Sc.

Programme structure

job-friendly****

Available study places

Study location

UAS Study Centre in Pinkafeld
(dislocated lectures planned)

Language of tuition

German - minimum level C1 (individual courses will be held in English, minimum level B2)

Tuition fees

None

****job-friendly: Monday–Thursday (in exceptional cases, Monday–Friday), internships: Monday–Friday

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Bachelor’s degree programme Biomedical Sciences

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Online advisory sessions

Individual counselling appointments by appointment (online or face-to-face) at

maria.bemelmans(at)hochschule-burgenland.at

For a Bachelor’s degree programme at our institution, you must meet one of the following requirements:

Matura (Austrian final school-leaving examination giving access to university)
Limited or general higher education entrance examination
University preparation programme with additional qualification examination

DETAILS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Admission requirements: Matura (Austrian final school-leaving examination giving access to university), limited or general higher education entrance examination, university preparation programme with additional qualification examination

Application: by the application deadline on 31 March at www.fh-burgenland.at/anmeldung

Admission procedure:

2-step admission assessment:

Application documents and personal statement
Admission interview

Specific requirements for degree programmes for healthcare professions

Proof of health suitability by means of a medical certificate
Proof of the required vaccinations according to the vaccination recommendations for healthcare personnel of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection

Highlights of this degree programme

Double qualification: In addition to their academic degree, graduates also receive professional qualification as a biomedical analyst
Possibility to specialise through elective subjects such as molecular blood group diagnostics, cell culture techniques and animal experimentation, mass spectrometry and molecular pathology
High practical component: students spend a quarter of their training in a total of 5 internships in different healthcare facilities in various specialist areas
Focus on quality management in the laboratory

The skills labs and numerous tutorials enable students to engage in a lively exchange between theory and practice and consolidate the skills and competences acquired
Experience interprofessional collaboration through interprofessional courses with other degree programmes in the Department of Health and Social Sciences
Optimal group size, which enables the promotion of individual competences of the students
Specialisation through advanced Master’s degree programmes

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Career opportunities

The following three examples are representative of many other career fields:

Biomedical analysts working in research examine biological samples to gain new medical insights. Working alongside research teams, they develop and test innovative tests and procedures to improve the detection and treatment of diseases. Their work makes an important contribution to the discovery of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, thereby helping to advance the field of medicine.

Biomedical analysts play a crucial role in clinical diagnostics. They carry out tests to detect diseases and monitor the progress of treatments. In doing so, they work closely with doctors to provide accurate and reliable results. Their work plays a key role in making accurate diagnoses and ensuring the best possible treatment for patients – an important contribution to health and a speedy recovery.

Biomedical analysts specialising in functional diagnostics play a vital role in assessing the functioning of organs and bodily systems. They carry out tests on the heart, lungs or the nervous system and assist doctors in making accurate diagnoses and monitoring conditions. These tests enable individual treatment plans to be developed with the aim of specifically improving patients’ health.