Dietetics – Information about the written online admission test

The admission test consists of four parts:

  1. Human biology and advanced knowledge (see recommended reading)
  2. Assessment of language skills (sentence completion and analogies)
  3. Assessment of numerical skills (basic arithmetic, word problems, and number sequences)
  4. Assessment of figurative reasoning and spatial awareness (matrix and cube problems)

The subsequent ranking of applicants is based on the following weighting:

  • Human biology and advanced knowledge (50%)
  • Language, numerical, and figurative reasoning skills (50%)

Total test duration: approx. 110 minutes

Recommended reading

Basic knowledge of human biology

This part of the test contains questions on human biology, anatomy and physiology. These refer to the following subject matter:

Haider-Strutz, I. (3. Auflage). Anatomie Biologie Physiologie für Gesundheitsberufe. Wien: Facultas Universitätsverlag. (in German)

  • Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biophysics: pp. 28–43
  • Chapter 4: Cell Biology: pp. 44–52, pp. 54–66
  • Chapter 14: Digestive System (gastrointestinal tract): pp. 194–215
  • Chapter 16: Urinary Organs: pp. 230–243

Further information

The online admission tests are conducted with the processor ELT E-Learning Trainings GmbH and the sub-processor ELC E-Learning Consulting GmbH using the "Proctorio" examination software. This software verifies the identity of the participants and records a video of you and a video of your screen during the exam. In addition, the audio is also recorded during the test. The examination software “Proctorio” performs an ID check of your official photo ID and monitors your admission tests electronically and fully automatically. After each part of the test, the software will prompt you to perform a system diagnosis and ID check.

Before you take the online admission test, we have prepared a sample test for you to familiarize yourself with the procedure. This allows you to check that everything is working properly from a technical point of view.

PLEASE NOTE: The sample test must be completed before starting the official online admission test.

All applicants who achieve the required minimum level in the written admission test qualify for test phase 2. The remaining applicants cannot be considered further in the current selection process.

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