Medical Technology Sciences – Laboratory Technology

dual system, including practical semester, full time

Degree
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Heidenheim, Heilbronn

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Health Science

Annotation

The main topics covered by the laboratory technology program include methods of molecular diagnostics, molecular cytogenetics, chromatography (FPLC, HPLC), mass spectroscopy, reproductive medicine, biomedical cell technology and bioanalytical chip technologies.

Alternating theoretical and practical phases in cooperation with companies and social institutions. Depending on the location of the various areas of specialisation.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

A study and training contract with a company or social institution.

The degree programme in Medical Engineering Sciences is aimed at medical technologists who are already professionally qualified in three specialisations
- Functional diagnostics (MTL)
- Laboratory analysis (MTL)
- Radiology (MTR)
and is also aimed at
- Surgical Technicians (OTA)
- Anaesthesia Technical Assistants (ATA)
- Emergency paramedics (NFS)

Lecture period

  • 01.04.2026 - 30.09.2026
  • 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    The academic year starts on 1 October each year. It is not possible to begin studying in the summer semester for the Bachelor's programmes at the DHBW. Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies).

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies). The academic year starts on 1 October each year. It is not possible to begin studying in the summer semester for the Bachelor's programmes at the DHBW.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies). The academic year starts on 1 October each year. It is not possible to begin studying in the summer semester for the Bachelor's programmes at the DHBW.

Winter semester (2025/2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies). The academic year starts on 1 October each year.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies). The academic year starts on 1 October each year.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Please apply for a dual Bachelor´s degree course in time at the selected Dual Partner of the DHBW (in some instances, this is possible from one and a half years before the scheduled start of studies). The academic year starts on 1 October each year.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English