Biomedical Science

About this programme

Biomedical scientists are experts in conducting laboratory and function diagnostic examinations and analysing the results. Bianca Kathrein T +43 512 5322-76809 Beate Tholema T +43 512 5322-76710 Barbara Harrich T +43 512 5322-76716 Verena Schaffenrath-Mayrhofer T +43 512 5322-76712 Send E-Mail What does a career as a biomedical scientist entail? Biomedical scientists conduct measurements and examinations of body fluids, tissues, and cells. The data gathered is the basis for diagnoses and possible treatments of diseases, especially within human and veterinary medicine. Medical research also highly relies on such measurements. Once you have completed your studies, you will have a wide range of fields to choose from and promising career perspectives ahead of you. You will be able to work in diagnostic laboratories e.g. in hospitals, as well as in private and university-based research institutes. Many of our students receive attractive job offers already during the practical training, whether as part of the course or as part of writing their Bachelor Paper. Initially, students acquire basic medical, chemical, and mathematical knowledge and learn about the work process in biomedical sciences. In our modern training labs, the theoretical knowledge is linked with the appropriate analysis methods and evaluation processes. Basic technical skills needed for working in a laboratory are also covered, so that you can gradually improve and internalise them throughout your studies. The third pillar that helps you develop your skills is the practical training that is completed in each