Biologie / Biology (B.Sc.)

Are you interested in the science of life? Would you like to understand how organisms function, how cells work and how biological processes take place? Are you enthusiastic about the natural sciences and want to better understand life on earth?

Then the Bachelor's degree programme in Biology is just right for you!From the smallest bacterium to the houseplant in your living room to the giant blue whale - in biology you will study life and nature and learn to understand complex ecosystems. Botany, genetics, zoology - it's all part of the programme, both in theory and in practice in the form of laboratory work and field experiments.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Biology is divided into three sections: 

• Core curriculum (1st year of study), 
• advanced phase (2nd year of study) and 
• specialisation phase (3rd year of study).

A special feature of the degree programme is that the modules are offered in the form of block studies. This means that modules on one topic are taught daily for 4 weeks. After this period, you complete the module immediately afterwards with an examination. This offers you an intensive examination of the respective topic in lectures and practicals and avoids the typical exam stress at the end of a semester.

Mandatory Modules

Mandatory Modules

Already in the expansion phase additional electives for up to 6 credit points can be taken from the optional range of courses besides the mandatory modules.

In-depth phase (5^th & 6^th semester)

In the last two semesters, you choose your own specialisations depending on your interests. In the fifth semester, the organism and ecology specialisations focus on topics such as climate change, nature conservation, evolution and marine biology. The molecular biology specialisation covers topics such as immunology, neurobiology, tumour formation, gene regulation and developmental biology. In addition, you will deepen your scientific writing and presentation skills in a module.

The fifth semester can alternatively be planned as a semester abroad.

The sixth semester prepares you optimally for writing your Bachelor's thesis in the form of a research semester. All modules (such as theory module, project internship, assistant module) in which you familiarise yourself theoretically and practically with the topic of your Bachelor's thesis, as well as the Bachelor's thesis itself, will be completed in the biological research groups at JLU. 

Please also refer to the publications in the University of Giessen (MUG), where you can find the relevant study and examination regulations (see ‘Further information’). You will also find further contact persons under ‘Contact’.

Practical relevance

In addition to theoretical content, important technical skills for professional practice are also taught in practical form, e.g. through laboratory practicals, field work and excursions. Students also have the opportunity to gain practical experience as part of an internship in a biological field.

Bachelor's dissertation

Almost half the time in the sixth semester is taken up writing the bachelor`s dissertation. In the thesis the student must show that he/she is capable of working independently on an academic project. The thesis will be evaluated by two examiners.

Examination and study regulations

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Study programme flyer

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited since 23 June 2005.

Links

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 08

Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hoch­schul­informations­tagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!

Study orientation

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:

• creating a course schedule,
• examination regulations and registration deadlines,
• campus areas and leisure activities,
• and much more.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.