Biomedical Science
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Academic Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc)
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Mode of Study:
Full-time / 6 Semesters / 180 ECTS
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Language of Instruction:
German
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Head of Degree Programme:Dr. Jennifer Blauensteiner, MSc, BSc More of this Person
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Campus:
Graz
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Application Deadline:26 March 2019 more deadlines
Do you find science exciting? Are you interested in medicine? Would you like to work in a lab? Then our course is just the one for you. We’ll show you how to handle the latest technology and teach you the most up-to-date methods used in lab testing.
What you will learn:
Pre-analytics: collecting sample material from the patient and preparing it for analysis
Students use a range of different sampling techniques (such as taking blood from a vein) and prepare patient samples for the particular analysis required.
Analysing patient samples
Students analyse patient samples according to the suspected diagnosis and prepare the lab result.
Monitoring the analytical process
Biomedical scientists are responsible for the accuracy of patient results. Technical and biomedical validation is an important aspect of quality assurance.
Communicating proficiently
The ability to communicate effectively is particularly important when dealing with patients and when working as part of a team. Our course will give you all the skills you’ll need to handle results swiftly and correctly.
Combining theory with practice
We’ll teach you how to troubleshoot. It’s essential to understand the underlying theory to avoid or detect errors in the analytical process and diagnosis.
Promoting research
Work placements and your bachelor thesis will give you an insight into a range of research fields. Working on research projects is a possible career option at the end of your training.
Did you know, …
… that we have six laboratories?
Our students have access to specialist labs for clinical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, microbiology, haematology and immunohaematology, immunology and microscopy. These labs are used a great deal in our practice-based course.
Did you know, …
… that, from the second semester, students go on external work placements?
To give our students the best possible preparation for working life, from the second semester onwards they work in a variety of external labs during work placements undertaken each semester. This introduces them to a number of different areas of activity.
Did you know, …
… that biomedical scientists are involved in teaching the lab practicals?
Biomedical scientists are responsible, along with others, for developing and running practical classes. This ensures that students are taught relevant skills and procedures by experienced practitioners.
Did you know, …
… that lab results and patient samples are dealt with by a biomedical scientist?
Biomedical scientists are an important intermediary between patients and doctors, receive patient samples and are responsible for the entire analytical process.
Did you know, …
… that biomedical scientists don’t just work in the lab, they also work with patients?
Through jobs in fields such as functional diagnostics (e.g. lung function), for example, they work directly for and with patients.
Did you know, …
… that biomedical scientists can also work in primary health care and in research?
Because of their practical training biomedical scientists are highly regarded team players both in primary health care, in processing patient samples and in research institutions.
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