Composition of degree programme

The bachelor`s degree course in biology is divided into three sections:
Core curriculum (1^st year of study), expansion- (2^nd year of study) and in-depth phase (3^rd year of study).

Core curriculum

Expansion Phase

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 in-depth phase, two focal aspects must be chosen, with a size of 15 CP. The focal aspects can be chosen from a wide range of 15 biological diciplines (see list below)

The biological specialist disciplines are:

• biochemistry;
• didactics of biology;
• bioinformatics;
• botany;
• developmental biology;
• genetics;
• immunology;
• microbiology;
• protection of nature;
• plant ecology; 
• plant physiology;
• animal ecology;
• animal physiology;
• cell biology;
• zoology.

In addition, compulsory modules as well as one university project internship must be completed.

Please have a look at the publications of the notification of the University Giessen (MUG), where you can find the relevant study- and examination regulations (please note that only the latest German version is authoritative).

Practical relevance

Important professional competences for the practical relevance are going to be conveyed in a theoretical and practical manner. In addition, there is the possibility to acquire practical experiences within a biological occupational field internship.

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.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.