Biology Major Subject (Academic)

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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Contents of the subject Biology

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Contact persons

Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Interdisciplinary education
The "Biology Bachelor of Science" degree programme offers a comprehensive education that combines the fundamentals of biology with content from chemistry, physics and mathematics. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial for biological research and enables a broad spectrum of possible applications.

Strong research faculty
The Faculty of Biology at Bielefeld University is strong in research and offers students access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. This creates optimal conditions for students to come into contact with current research questions and methods and to gain practical experience.

Wide range of specialisations
Students have the opportunity to specialise in various areas during their Bachelor's degree, including genetics, cell biology, ecology and neuronal mechanisms. This flexibility supports individual development and enables a customised academic career.

Practical laboratory experience
The degree programme places great emphasis on practical laboratory work. Students gain experience with high-throughput equipment and different classes of biomolecules, which prepares them for the demands of research and industry.

Professional orientation
The degree programme prepares students specifically for various appointments, including work in scientific and industrial research as well as in associations and administrative institutions. This opens up many different career paths for graduates.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Research and Development: This degree qualifies graduates for careers in academic or industrial research, where knowledge of biology and related disciplines is applied to develop new products and technologies.

Biotechnology and the Pharmaceutical Industry: Graduates can pursue careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, where they contribute to the development of new therapies and biotechnological applications.

Environmental and Nature Conservation: In fields such as environmental and nature conservation, graduates are in demand to investigate ecological issues and develop sustainable solutions.

Administration and Associations: Graduates can work in public institutions or associations, where they use their biological expertise to support policy decisions and promote environmental standards.

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.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Major Subject (Academic) Biology comprise 120 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a combined Bachelor programme with NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

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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.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with One Minor Subject

As Minor Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Business Administration and Economics Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies French German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context Law Linguistics Literary Studies Mathematics Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Spanish

Combined Bachelor's Degree with Two Minor Subjects

As Minor Subject you may choose Aesthetic Education Art History and Historical Image Studies English Studies: British and American Studies Ethics Informatics Latin American Culture and History Linguistics of Romance Languages Literary Studies Mathematics Physics Protestant Theology

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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
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