Biology Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)
FsB vom 17.08.2015 mit Berichtigung vom 05.10.2015 und Änderungen vom 30.09.2016, 01.04.2019, 01.10.2020, 14.01.2022 und 28.02.2025
Biology explores the diversity of life and the principles governing biological systems – from molecular processes to the dynamics of entire ecosystems. The Bachelor’s degree with one core subject in Biology provides a broad academic foundation in biological theory and practice (laboratory and fieldwork) that is essential for biological research. This is complemented by relevant content from chemistry, physics and mathematics. The focus is on experiments, working with data and explaining complex relationships. The Faculty of Biology offers insights into current research questions through its research-oriented teaching.
In the degree programme, students specialise by choosing from the following profiles:
• Genetics, Cell Biology, Physiology
• Ecology and Diversity
• Behaviour and Neural Mechanisms
Career paths range from Master’s programmes and research to industry, associations and public administration.
The courses
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
Length and scope of studies
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Biology comprise 180 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
The study places are subject to admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to register online with the German Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Foundation for University Admission) (hochschulstart.de) and then apply to Bielefeld University within the currently applicable application deadlines.
Places are allocated in the so-called German ‘Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren (DoSV)’ (dialogue-oriented service procedure) and is carried out in several steps. If you accept an admission offer during this procedure, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step trough the DoSV application process
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Master's programme in the Subject-specific regulations.
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.Internet pages of the subject Biology
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Faculty of Biology with the courses offered
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years - academic
- "technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.
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Show all course versions List of modules (study content) Programme of lectures (eKVV) Examination and Study Regulations for the Bachelor's Programme Subject-specific regulations (PDF) Quality report Biology (PDF)All contact persons for the subject:
Student Counselling Service Academic Student Counselling Service Examination Office Contact Point for Credit Recognition Persons responsible for modules
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