MEDICAL SCIENCE
BACHELOR PROGRAMME KARL LANDSTEINER UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE
Practice-oriented studies in small
Located at Campus Krems in one of
groups with individual supervision and
the most beautiful places in Europe,
at the highest level of quality in a
at the entrance to the World Heritage
modern environment - that is what
Site Wachau, the modern university
Karl Landsteiner University of Health
convinces with professionalism, inter-
Sciences stands for.
national orientation and education directly in the clinics and with the
Founded in 2013, the university is
patients. The personal development
oriented towards the two-stage
of our students, communication skills,
Bachelor-Master system, which is
self-reflection, and interdisciplinary
widely used throughout Europe.
education in promising health related
It offers academic education in Medical
areas are particularly important to us.
Science (in English), Human Medicine and Psychology.
MEDICAL SCIENCE BACHELOR PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
› school-leaving qualification or general university entrance examination for medical degree programmes
› proof of latin of at least ten semester hours per week above school year 8 (to be completed by the end of Medical 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 B2 according to the European reference framework (6.0 in IELTS, at least 87 in TOEFL, English Cambridge 1st Certificate, standardized school leaving examination, equivalent or higher qualification)
› 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 www.kl.ac.at/ en/entry-requirements FORMAT:
full-time
DURATION:
6 semesters
ECTS:
180
LANGUAGE OF
English
INSTRUCTION: ACADEMIC DEGREE:
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
FEES:
€ 8,000 per Semester
The Medical Science bachelor degree is the first part of our Bolognacompliant medical education programme and opens the door to a range of new health science professions. It is fully taught in English. KEY FEATURES
› basis for Austria´s first Bolognacompliant medical education programme
CAREER PERSPECTIVES
› 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 communcation,
The Medical Science bachelor programme is a prerequisite for the onward studies in the Human Medicine master programme, and provides a highquality foundation for further education in areas such as
› biomedical engineering › medical documentation › pharmaceutical industry
professional and problem-solving skills they require to address medical,
STRUCTURE
biomedical engineering, and health economics issues in a professional and
Modular courses are offered in all
scientific environment.
semesters, with Biomedical Physics, Public Health and Economics, Professional Development and Skills as well as Science and Research. modules 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 fosters interpersonal and professional socialisation. A regulary updated e-portfolio allows students to monitor their progress and the development of skills throughout the programme.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
SCHOL ARSHIPS AND LOANS
› To apply online, visit
Special scholarships and other forms
www.kl.ac.at/en/application
› Two-stage process: written examination and interview
of financial assistance are aimed at making the degree programmes at Karl Landsteiner University accessible to all
An updated list of application dates and
prospective students, regardless of their
deadlines is available at www.kl.ac.at/
financial situation. To find out more, visit
en/appointments-and-deadlines.
www.kl.ac.at/en/stipendien-finanzierung
CURRICULUM 1. SEMESTER:
BM01 Basics of Medical Science BM02 Locomotion – From Form to Function BM03 From Cell to Organism
2. SEMESTER:
BM04 Essential Human Body Functions BM05 Molecular Control
3. SEMESTER:
BM07 From Health Maintenance to Disease BM08 Basics of General Medicine BM09 Basics of Pharmacological Treatment
4. SEMESTER:
BM10 Basics of Microbiology and Hospital Hygiene BM11 Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases
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BM12 Elective Module
BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
BM06 Homeostasis
BM14 Metabolism BM15 Regulatory Circuits
6. SEMESTER:
BM16 Mind and Sensory Systems BM17 Life Cycle BM18 Emergencies and Rheumatic Diseases
BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ELECTIVES BACHELOR THESIS
BM13 Circulation and Respiration
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5. SEMESTER:
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