"You benefit from research-led teaching with a high practical component and close cooperation with internship supervisors from various institutions."
Heike Bauer-Horvath, Studiengangsleiterin
The Bachelor's degree program aims to train competent physiotherapists who apply the latest scientific findings in their work with patients and clients.
This is the right course for you if you can imagine working with patients and clients in prevention, therapy and rehabilitation, health counseling and education.
"You benefit from research-led teaching with a high practical component and close cooperation with internship supervisors from various institutions."
Heike Bauer-Horvath, Studiengangsleiterin
bachelor's degree - 6 semesters
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) and professional qualification as a physiotherapist
Full-time (Monday - Friday, occasionally Monday - Saturday)
40
FH Pinkafeld Study Center, Jormannsdorf Castle, practical facilities
German (required language level at least B2), individual courses are held in English (required language level at least B2)
none
Heike Bauer-Horvath, program Director
To study for a Bachelor's degree at our organization, you must meet one of the following requirements:
DETAILLIERTE ZUGANGSVORAUSSETZUNGEN ZUM BACHELORSTUDIENGANG PHYSIOTHERAPIE
The University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree program in Physiotherapy accepts 40 applicants. (Increase subject to approval by the AQ Austria.)
Application deadline: March 31
Only applications received within the specified deadline will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. The application is made via the Online-Application.
1. single-choice test: Moodle test 15. – 18.04.2024*
2a. practically oriented, job-specific aptitude test: in small groups at the study center in Pinkafeld (15. – 17.05.2024)*
2b. Admission interview: 04. – 07.06.2024*
*Dates are allocated and are not freely selectable
Subject to change
1. Written test
This is a written aptitude test that tests general central intellectual and specific medical-physiotherapeutic skills. Questions from the following categories are asked with regard to the requirements of the degree course and future physiotherapy work:
You can find examples of possible contents of the areas in relevant literature on the subject of test and applicant training (Internet search terms: study ability tests, intelligence test, cognitive performance test, etc.).
Examples of test trainers:
The invitation to the two further stages of the admission procedure requires successful completion of the first stage. The UAS Burgenland will inform you by e-mail no later than 2 weeks after you have completed the written test whether you have been invited to the further admission procedure or not. No information will be given by telephone.
2a. Practical, job-specific aptitude test
This is a practical aptitude test to check your job-specific and physical aptitude. The following skills and abilities are assessed at several stations:
2b Admission interview
In the form of an interview, a first impression of your aptitude for the course and profession should be gained. The content of the interview may relate to your career and study motivation, CV and training, ability to reflect and perform, ability to work in a team and the like.
Your written application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, form of application, professional experience, internships, etc.) are also decisive for your ranking in the admission procedure.
Decision on admission
Applicants are assessed according to a points system and informed by e-mail whether or not they have been offered a place. Applicants without a firm acceptance will be placed on a waiting list.
Confirmation or rejection of the study place must be sent by e-mail by July 15 at the latest, otherwise applicants from the waiting list will move up. Information on the ranking or a possible place on the waiting list will not be given by telephone.
Deposit
After the binding award of a study place, the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland charges a deposit of € 350,- to secure a study place. This will be refunded to active students at the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not meet the admission requirements prior to the start of studies (e.g. failed secondary school leaving certificate, failed additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit will also be returned. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.
Vaccination recommendations of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
According to these recommendations, it is necessary for all persons working in the clinical field to provide proof of immunity against Covid-19, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella (chickenpox). Hepatitis B can be organized by FH Burgenland during the first year of study, as the costs are covered by AUVA.
The entire immunization process must be completed before the start of the first internship and documented in the vaccination certificate.
Graduates work as employees in inpatient and outpatient healthcare and social services as well as freelancers in private practice.
You can find a few examples of successful graduates at Alumni & Stories
in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and centers, health resorts, retirement and nursing homes, centers for the disabled, hospices
in sports and preventive medical facilities, health promotion and prevention facilities, fitness studios, wellness centers, spas, sports clubs
We will be happy to advise you and help you choose the right degree programme. Make the right decision well informed.
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