Master (CE)
Health Studies*
part-time
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The Academic Expert Program Cytology offers biomedical scientists highly specialized continuing education in the field of cytology. You will deepen your expertise in gynecological and extragenital cytology, learn about modern molecular pathological methods, and acquire in-depth knowledge of digital pathology— a field with a promising future. Lay the foundation for your specialized career while simultaneously strengthening your diagnostic confidence.
Academic Expert in Cytology
Tuition fee
Once payment € 7.350,-1
+ ÖH contribution + optional costs for additional services, if applicable2
Application winter semester 2026/27
01. March 2026 - 15. June 2026
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1 Alternative payment plan for semester fees available upon request.
2 The costs depend on the additional services selected from the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna, such as work clothing, licenses, tutorials, or excursions.
* Subject to approval by the relevant bodies or AQ Austria.
Are you already working as a biomedical scientist and would like to gain further qualifications in cytology? At a time when digitalization is bringing about lasting changes in diagnostics, you’ll prepare yourself for the implementation of artificial intelligence in everyday laboratory work. This program is ideal for you if you want to expand your expertise in the field of precision diagnostics while simultaneously building skills in quality assurance and research. Whether in the clinical setting or as a freelancer—here you’ll deepen your expertise.
One of the few programs in continuing education in the DACH region that combines classical cytology with the requirements of digital transformation and AI.
Learn from leading professionals in the field who incorporate latest case studies and real-world laboratory scenarios into their teaching.
Thanks to the combination of online lectures, interactive self-study modules, and concentrated on-campus sessions, the academic expert program can be seamlessly integrated into your daily work routine.
The relevant admission requirements for this academic expert program are:
If a post-secondary degree (e.g., diploma) is presented, the following must also be provided:
In addition, proof of valid registration in the Health Professions Register must be provided.
The required language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is at least
Applicants may require legalization of documents from countries other than Austria in order for them to have the evidential value of domestic public documents. Information on the required legalizations can be found here in PDF format.
For documents that are neither in German nor English, a translation by a sworn and court-certified interpreter is required. Your original documents should have all the necessary legalization stamps before translation so that the stamps are also translated. The translation must be firmly attached to the original document or a legalized copy.
As part of your online application, upload scans of your original documents including all required legalization stamps. For documents not issued in German or English, scans of the corresponding translations must also be uploaded. The head of the study program decides on the equivalence of international (higher) education qualifications. Therefore, your documents can only be checked as part of the ongoing application process.
The German "Fachhochschulreife" (German advanced technical college entrance qualification) is not formally equivalent to the Austrian general university entrance qualification. Whether access to the Bachelor's degree program is possible via a relevant professional qualification and which additional examinations must be taken for this is decided by the head of the degree program or study program after reviewing the application documents in the course of the admission procedure. In your online application in the selection field "Relevant admission requirement", please select the item "Foreign limited higher education entrance qualification".
Your path to studying at Hochschule Campus Wien begins with your registration on our application platform. You can start your application directly in your online account or activate a reminder if the application phase has not yet started.
Proof of identity
Proof of citizenship
Proof of citizenship is only required if you have uploaded an Austrian driving license or residence permit as proof of identity. For foreign documents, please upload them together in one file:
Change of name - proof
PRÜFEN - Proof of fulfillment of the relevant admission requirement
If you have not yet completed your studies, please upload proof of all courses completed to date as part of the relevant degree program, including ECTS credits.
Your application is valid once you have completely uploaded the required documents. If you do not have all the documents at the time of your online application, please submit them immediately upon receipt by email to the administration of your study program (see section “Contact”).
After completing your online application, you will receive an email confirmation with information on the next steps.
The admission procedure consists of two stages.
The first stage is your online application. We will review the submitted documents to verify that you meet the formal admission requirements. The second step is a personal admission interview, during which we would like to learn more about your motivations, skills, and knowledge.
The next step is a structured admission interview. A documentation form is used to assess the applicants’ educational and professional motivation.´
We assess professional and social qualifications, including motivation, clarity of goals, performance, and perseverance. This process ensures that the program’s quality standards are maintained for students and reduces the risk of dropouts. If necessary, the interview can also be conducted online via video call.
Applicants are ranked according to criteria assessed during the admission interview. Evaluations are documented in a transparent manner in accordance with the established criteria. The selection criteria are exclusively subject-related.
The head of program also provides information and guidance during regular (online) information sessions and in-person meetings.
Join one of the appointments above using the Zoom-Link. The same link is currently valid for all appointments. (Link: https://hcw-ac-at.zoom.us/j/99069263976)
In case of any question regarding your participation in the info sessions, please refer to cytology@hcw.ac.at.
Do you still have questions about the program? Make an appointment with the administration office (cytology@hcw.ac.at) for a a personal consultation with the head of program via Zoom. (more Contact information)
The academic expert program combines in-depth medical-technical expertise with the requirements of a modern, state-of-the-art laboratory. Through a combination of online lectures, interactive self-study modules, and intensive practical learning phases, you will master the core disciplines of modern cytology.
Hochschule Campus Wien is distinguished by its extensive expertise and large network. As the only university of applied sciences in Austria, Hochschule Campus Wien trains students in all seven legally regulated advanced medical, therapeutic, and diagnostic health professions, as well as in midwifery. The Vienna Healthcare Group is an important partner in the areas of education, research, and development.
We also work closely with the professional association biomed austria. Professional events such as the annual conference of biomedical scientists are held regularly at HCW. At our attractive main campus, you will also benefit from our modern infrastructure, which includes L2 laboratories (safety level 2 laboratories). In addition, you will gain access to an interdisciplinary professional community. There is great potential in research projects at the intersection of health and engineering.
At a state-of-the-art laboratory workstation and through comprehensive lectures, you will deepen your understanding of the core disciplines of this specialized program:
As a graduate of the Academic Expert Program Cytology, a wide range of professional fields and career opportunities are open to you—including worldwide. In addition, you can directly apply the skills you have already acquired in the Master’s Program (CE) Health Studies: The 60-ECTS specialization in accordance with the MTD Act (§43) can be seamlessly expanded into the master’s program totaling 120 ECTS.
The Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme of the Radiological Technology bachelor's program brought international students and lecturers together in Vienna for the third time.
17. October 2024
We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, private laboratories, the Medical University of Vienna, European universities, the professional association biomed austria, and healthcare institutions. This provides you with opportunities for practical learning phases, job searches, or participation in research and development activities. You will complete the extensive practical learning phases at locations including clinics within the Vienna Healthcare Group. Many of our partnerships are listed on the Campusnetzwerk platform. It’s always worth taking a look—it might lead you to a new job or an interesting event hosted by our Cooperation Partners!
Head of project: Lena Rettinger
Head of project: Harald Penasso
Head of project: FH-Prof.in Lena Rettinger, BSc MSc
Head of project: Susanne Maria Javorszky
Head of project: Mag. Dr. phil. Georg Gappmayer
Head of project: Carina Hauser Bakk. rer. soc. oec. MA
Head of project: Priv.-Doz. Dr. Clemens Ley, MA
Head of project: FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Dr.techn. Franz Werner
Head of project: Dr. Peter Putz
Head of project: Mag. Dr. Peter Putz
Team Leader Pathology; Senior Lecturer
+43 1 606 68 77-4117
michaela.macho@hcw.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 226, D.1.33 (Gebäudeübersicht)
1100 Wien
+43-1-6066877-4130
cytology@hcw.ac.at
Office hours
Thursday and Friday
2.00 - 5.00pm
