Radiological Technology

What you can offer

You are interested in both medicine and technology and are therefore looking for an intersection that combines both. You have already acquired a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. You approach problems logically and analytically, display manual dexterity when operating equipment and have a strong sense of responsibly. Your good spatial imagination helps you to analyze images. Despite all the physical and technical aspects, you never lose sight of the person, who you show great empathy. Strong social skills are also necessary for work in interdisciplinary teams. Your curiosity makes you open to science and research in order to also keep up with the rapid advances in medical technology in the future.

What you will learn in the degree program

Radiological diagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine are the main focus of the degree program. Personal development, knowledge of health law, health economics and project management complete your education.

• In the basic medical subjects such as anatomy, physiology and pathology you will acquire knowledge about the human organs and bodily functions.
• Physical-technical subjects impart basic knowledge for proper operation of the equipment.
• Radiological technical procedures and examination and treatment methods are the focus of the 36 weeks of internships.
• Radiation protection, digital image data management and teleradiology will round out your education.
• With in-depth electives you can set your own individual focus.

How you benefit

Radiographers independently perform examinations according to doctor's orders. At the intersection of human, medicine and technology, you will examine and treat patients with the help of radiological diagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. On large medical equipment, you are responsible for ensuring examinations are carried out in a timely manner and in good quality and for post-processing the digital data. The large equipment includes computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as positron emission tomography (PET). As a radiation safety expert, you are competent in ensuring the protection of patients and personnel from ionizing radiation. You work in hospitals or X-ray institutes as well as in the medical technology industry. There you train employees in the use of large equipment, advise on the implementation of teleradiology systems and imageless (digital) X-ray systems, and cooperate in the development of medical devices. With this degree you will be qualified to practice the profession of radiographer. The MTD Act is the basis for this degree program.

Admission requirements

• Higher education entrance qualification:
  • School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.
  • Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
  • Equivalent certification from abroad

Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.

• University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung)

Information and institutes that offer courses to prepare for the university entrance qualification examination can be found on the portal Erwachsenenbildung.at of the Federal Ministry for Education and Women.

• Relevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinations
• German (non-native speakers): Minimum level B2

• Proof of English proficiency of level 1 must be provided by the beginning of the degree program.
• Regulation for the admission of third country citizens

After being accepted, you must provide the following proof of your suitability:

• Medical certificate of good health
• Participation in a first aid course (at least 16 hours, within the last two years)
• Current extract of your police record

Application

In the winter semester are 60 and in the summer semester 50 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Radiological Technology each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:3

To apply you will need the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Proof of citizenship
• School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination (Studienberecthigungsprüfung) / verification of professional qualifications
• Letter of motivation (in German)
• CV in table form (in German)

Please bring the original documents with you to the computer test.

Please note:
It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.