Health Care Engineering

University of Applied Sciences: FH JOANNEUM

Study locations: Graz

Topic: Technology, Engineering

Duration of studies: 6 Semester

Type of study course: Bachelor degree programme

Graduation: BSc

Link to courses of study: www.fh-joanneum.at/hce

Study language: German

Short description:

“Engineering“ does not simply mean “applying technology”, it also involves the notion of “design”. Health Care Engineers help to optimise health care processes using information technology and organisation. The course provides interdisciplinary expertise in health care, IT, management, organisation, law as well as process, project and quality management. Soft skills such as communication, team training and conflict management also form part of the curriculum.

Study focus:

Health services, health facility management, assessment of medical technology, public health, biometrics, epidemiology, IT

Organisation form: Full-time

Number of study places per year: 25

Work placement: Project assignments in fourth semester and work placement in fifth semester

Admission requirements:

University entrance qualification or professional qualification with additional examinations

Mode of application: Written application including CV, copy of school certificates and proof of citizenship as well as completed Application Form

Application deadline: Spring: 30 March 2012; Summer: 4 June 2012

Dates for admission procedure: Spring: assessment procedure from 23 April 2012; Summer: assessment procedure from 2 July 2012

Admission procedure: Application, written assessment test and interview

Begin of studies: Autumn 2012

Info days: OPEN HOUSE Graz: 24 March 2012