Master (CE)
Health Studies*
part-time
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The Academic Expert Program Functional Diagnostics qualifies you for the evidence-based analysis and resolution of complex diagnostic and therapeutic issues in pulmonary, sleep medicine, cardiological, and neurological functional diagnostics. Scientifically sound content, modern teaching methods, and hands-on work with state-of-the-art equipment combine innovation with clinical expertise. With flexible learning formats and few campus-based sessions, the program is ideally suited for completion alongside your professional work.
Academic Expert in Functional Diagnostics*
Tuition fee
Once payent € 7.350,-1
+ ÖH-Contribution + optional costs for additional services, if applicable2
Application Wintersemester 2026/27
01. March 2026 - 15. June 2026
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1 Alternative payment plan for semester fees available upon request. Full details on tuition fees can be found in the general tuition regulations.
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.
This program in continuing education is designed for biomedical scientists in functional diagnostics who wish to deepen and expand their knowledge in a targeted manner and elevate their expertise to a new professional level. It also opens up new opportunities for anyone seeking to specialize or change careers within the field of functional diagnostics. If you have an interest in scientific work and evidence-based clinical practice, this program in continuing education offers you the ideal framework for further developing your diagnostic skills.
In-depth, practice-oriented specialization with a clear professional profile.
Current research, modern teaching methods, and digital learning formats combine scientific insights with practice-oriented learning.
Thanks to few on-campus sessions and a high proportion of online learning, the program can be easily balanced with work and personal life—flexible, predictable, and practice-oriented.
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.
Learn more about the program's content and structure; we'll also answer any questions you may have about admission requirements and the application process.
Join one of the appointments above using the Zoom-Link The same link is valid for all of the above appointments. (Link: https://hcw-ac-at.zoom.us/j/99069263976)
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 on our campus. 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 interface of health and engineering.
In the Academic Expert Program Functional Diagnostics, you will acquire in-depth expertise in the performance, analysis, and interpretation of cardiological, pulmonological, neurological, and sleep medicine functional tests—ranging from resting and stress diagnostics to the evaluation of complex functional disorders. In addition, you will focus on the safe use, calibration, and digital networking of systems for functional diagnostics and deepen your skills in interdisciplinary collaboration at diagnostic interfaces. Through journal clubs and practice-oriented project work, you will develop your own research questions in the field of functional diagnostics, methodically evaluate your results, and present your findings in professional discussion forums, thereby combining scientific work with innovative approaches.
Graduates of the academic expert program benefit from excellent career opportunities in a growing, interdisciplinary field. The specialized training qualifies graduates for demanding specialist and interface positions in the health, sports, and rehabilitation sectors, as well as for roles involving a high degree of personal responsibility and development prospects.
We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, private laboratories, the Medical University of Vienna and 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. 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: 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
Interim Team Leader Infectiology
+43 1 606 68 77-4114
elis.godaj@hcw.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 226, D.1.33 (Gebäudeübersicht)
1100 Wien
+43-1-6066877-4130
func-dia@hcw.ac.at
Office hours
Thursday and Friday
2.00 - 5.00pm
Biomedical Scientist; Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Scientist; Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Scientist; Senior Lecturer
