Occupational Therapy
Admissions
Do I meet the admission requirements?
German is the language of instruction. Knowledge of the German language is thus an essential prerequisite (at least Level B2).
Qualification for university entrance
You can apply for a programme at FH JOANNEUM if you have completed
- a secondary academic school or a college for higher vocational education,
- a vocational matriculation exam or
- an apprenticeship diploma plus upper secondary certificate
You have no university entrance qualification
If you have no secondary school leaving or vocational matriculation certificate you need
- a university entrance qualification exam or
- a relevant professional qualification plus additional exams, which you may take as part of the qualification course for university entrance
You need to provide evidence that you have passed the relevant exams until the start of studies.
Qualification course for university entrance
You must complete the following subjects
- Biology and Environmental Science,
- Physics 1,
- Chemistry 2 and
- English 1
A qualification course for university entrance is offered for example by the Medical University of Graz and by other universities and educational institutions.
Relevant professional qualifications plus additional examinations
Relevant professional qualifications include
Relevant professional qualifications include
- a completed apprenticeship such as orthopaedic shoemaker or orthopaedic technician,
- completion of vocational education (e.g. in allied health professions, medical and health care),
- completion of a secondary vocational school for social professions with a focus on working with disabled people (including home care).
You must complete the following subjects
- Biology and Environmental Science,
- Physics 1,
- Chemistry 2 and
- English 1
You are not an Austrian citizen?
You'll need to meet certain requirements. For more information please go to International Applicants.
Specific requirements for Health Sciences programmes
Once you have been accepted, you need to prove that you fulfil the health requirements for the course by submitting the following documents:
- a health certificate proving medical suitability
- proof of having had the vaccinations recommended for health care workers in Austria by the Federal Ministry for Health.
The final assessment of medical suitability is the responsibility of the head of degree programme.
We recommend completing a first aid course (16 hours) before the start of the degree programme. We also recommend that you complete a voluntary career-specific internship in order to gain an insight into the profession.