Biology Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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 minor subject in Biology provides a foundation in the theory and practice (laboratory and fieldwork) of the subject. The focus is on experiments and explaining complex relationships.
During the specialisation phase, students study biology didactics and three subject areas:
• Genetics, Cell Biology, Physiology
• Ecology
• Behaviour and Neural Mechanisms
An important component of the programme is the didactics of biology. It combines subject-specific content with the question of how to teach biological topics in school in an age-appropriate, understandable and competency-based manner. Students engage with the planning, analysis and reflection of biology lessons and learn to use experiments, models and other subject-specific approaches in a way that promotes effective learning. In addition, the programme develops the foundations for student-centred and differentiation-sensitive teaching that addresses current biological and socially relevant topics.
The Bachelor of Science with a teaching option leads to the Master of Education programme.
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 can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')) Biology comprise 60 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.
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. Further information can be found on this page.
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 not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.
Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC
To the application portal
Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model) and therefore necessarily requires an application for a study place.
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education. Further information can be found on this page.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.
Further links
Further links
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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