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Biology Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs
Overview
Contents of the subject Biology
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Advantages of the subject Biology at Bielefeld University
The ‘Bachelor’s in Biology (Specialist Programme)’ 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 opens up a wide range of career opportunities.
A Research-Intensive Faculty
The Faculty of Biology at Bielefeld University is research-intensive and offers students access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. This creates ideal conditions for engaging with current research questions and methods and gaining practical experience.
Diverse specialisation options
Students have the opportunity to specialise in various areas within the Bachelor’s programme, including genetics, cell biology, ecology and neural mechanisms. This flexibility supports individual development and enables a tailor-made academic career path.
Practical laboratory experience
The programme places great emphasis on practical laboratory work. Students gain experience with high-throughput equipment and various classes of biomolecules, which prepares them for the demands of research and industry.
Career Guidance
The programme specifically prepares students for a range of career opportunities, including roles in scientific and industrial research, as well as in professional bodies and administrative organisations. This opens up a wide variety of career paths for graduates.
Career prospects
Research and development: This qualification paves the way for a career 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 biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, where they contribute to the development of new therapies and biotechnological applications.
Environmental protection and nature conservation: In fields such as environmental protection and nature conservation, graduates are in demand to investigate ecological issues and develop sustainable solutions.
Administration and associations: Graduates can work in public sector organisations or associations, where they use their specialist biological knowledge to support policy-making and promote environmental standards.
What are the 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.
What formalities are important?
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 Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Biology comprise 60 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Application, admission, and enrolment
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.
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.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor
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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