HEALTH SCIENCES BACHELOR PROGRAMME FORMAT: FULL-TIME

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1 HEALTH SCIENCES BACHELOR PROGRAMME FORMAT: FULL-TIME

2 HEALTH SCIENCES BACHELOR PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Format: full-time Duration: six semesters ECTS: 180 Fees: 7,000 per semester Language of instruction: English Academic degree: Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) The Health Sciences bachelor degree is the first part of our Bologna-compliant medical education programme and opens the door to range of new health science professions. KEY FEATURES Basis for Austria s first Bolognacompliant medical education programme Integrated study of biomedical engineering and health economics Small-group teaching with a strong practical focus All-round individual supervision Sufficient time and space to nurture personal talents Programme graduates will possess the interdisciplinary communication, professional and problem-solving skills they require to address medical, biomedical engineering and health economics issues. CAREER PERSPECTIVES The Health Sciences bachelor programme is a prerequisite for entry to the Human Medicine master programme, and provides a high-quality foundation for further education in areas such as: Biomedical engineering Medical documentation Pharmaceutical industry Students aiming to enter specialised occupations such as medical documentation assistant or pharmaceutical adviser have the option of taking advanced electives. STRUCTURE Modular courses are offered in all semesters, with the Professional Development module playing a vital role throughout the programme. The aim is to provide training in professional conduct for the medical and health professions, which in turn promotes interpersonal and professional socialisa-

3 tion. A regularly updated e-portfolio allows you and your lecturers to monitor your progress and the development of skills throughout the programme. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SELECTION PROCESS To apply online, visit Two-stage process: written examination and interview School-leaving qualification or general university entrance examination for medical degree programmes Basic Latin (to be completed by the end of Health Science bachelor programme) Proof of study of biology of at least one hour per week above school year 8 English language proficiency with minimum entrance level of 6.0 in IELTS, or a TOEFL equivalent or Cambridge English: First (FCE) certificate Study place based on the Karl Landsteiner University selection process For information on special requirements for applicants from EU/EEA and non-eu/non-eea countries, visit > An updated list of application dates and deadlines is available at SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS Special scholarships and other forms of financial assistance are intended to make the degree programmes at Karl Landsteiner University accessible to all prospective students, regardless of their financial situation. To find out more, visit or (German only).

4 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences is the first Austrian tertiary education institute to offer interdisciplinary medical and health sciences degree programmes in line with the requirements of the Bologna model. The university s combination of medical training with a strong focus on technology and economics paves the way for entry into rewarding new careers in health science. A network of university hospitals in St Pölten, Krems and Tulln enables the university to provide students with quality-assured, research-led education, and to carry out top-class clinical research that is recognised worldwide. Karl Landsteiner University received accreditation from the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria) in late KARL LANDSTEINER UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30 A-3500 Krems Degree programme administration Tel: +43 (0) ext. 260 (fax: ext. 501) studienadministration@kl.ac.at

5 CURRICULUM HEALTH SCIENCES SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Strategies in health sciences, somatology, from cellbiology to life cycle Function and regulation, molecular control and complex systems, scientific thinking in medicine PROGRESS MONITORING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMESTER 3 Human health and disease, health care, applied science SEMESTER 4 Basics in diagnosis and treatment, life style diseases and epidemiology), science project PROGRESS MONITORING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PREPARATORY COURSE AND PR SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 Circulation, regulation, adaptation and homeostasis Mind, senses and activity, life Cycle, clinical and patient centered care PROGRESS MONITORING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVES BACHELOR THESIS

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