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.
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Frequently asked questions about the degree programme
Heike Bauer-Horvath, programme director
"You benefit from research-led teaching with a high practical component and close cooperation with internship supervisors from various institutions."
Marlene Szupper, Interim head of degree programme
Programme fact file
Degree programme
bachelor's degree programme - 6 semesters
Academic degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) and professional qualification as a physiotherapist
The University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree programme 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.
Multi-stage admission procedure:
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
Information on the admission procedure:
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:
Language comprehension/expression (German and English)
Logical and networked thinking
Numeracy
Concentration and memory skills
Spatial imagination
General health-related knowledge
Ability to make decisions in certain situations with patients
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:
Guth, K. & Mery, M. (2017). Test trainer for all types of recruitment tests, aptitude tests and job aptitude tests: Suitable for training, work and study. Ausbildungspark Verlag.
Hesse, J. & Schrader, H.-C. (2011). Logic test training. Passing aptitude and recruitment tests with confidence. Stark Verlag.
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:
Observation skills
Manual dexterity
Motor learning and coordination skills
Empathy
Dealing with certain therapy situations
Ability to work in a team
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.
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 allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. 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 University of Applied Sciences 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.
Double degree: In addition to the academic degree, graduates also have a professional qualification as a physiotherapist
Graduates have a wide range of applications on the job market in all medical and preventative areas
Highest proportion of practical training: you will spend a third of your training in a total of seven internships at different healthcare facilities in various specialist areas
optimal group size that enables individual support for students
interactive exchange with other degree programs in the Department of Health