Course content of the Bachelor's degree program "Biosciences"

Compulsory courses in the first 2 years of study (semester recommendation)

CP (SWS)Proportion of Bach. grade
Basic module 1: Mathematics / Biostatistics (1st - 2nd semester)6 (4)2,12 %
Basic module 2: Physics (1st - 2nd semester)12(9)4,24 %
Basic module 3: Inorganic chemistry (1st semester)11 (9)3,89 %
Basic module 4: Organization of living organisms / Botany (1st semester)12(9)8,48 %
Basic module 5: Zoology (2nd semester)8 (6)5,65 %
Basic module 6: Human Biology (2nd semester)6 (5)4,24 %
Basic module 7: Organic Chemistry/ Biochemistry (2nd - 3rd semester)14 (12)9,89 %
Basic module 8: Developmental and neurobiology (3rd semester)6 (5)4,24 %
Basic module 9: Plant physiology / phytopathology (3rd semester)9 (7)6,36 %
Basic module 10: Animal physiology (3rd - 4th semester)10 (8)7,07 %
Basic module 11: Microbiology / Biotechnology (4th semester)10 (8)7,07 %
Basic module 12: Cell Biology / Genetics (4th semester)6 (5)4,24 %
Basic module 13: Ecology / Biodiversity (4th semester)10 (9)7,07 %


Total CP (SWS) to be achieved in the first 2 years of study120 (96)

Compulsory elective courses in the 3rd year of studyCP (SWS)Proportion of Bach. grade
Advanced module 1: Advanced practical course 112 (8)8,48 %
Advanced module 2: Advanced practical course 212 (8)8,48 %
Advanced module 3: Non-biological subject8-10 (6-8)---
Advanced module 4: Theory6-8 (5-7)---
Work placement (4-6 weeks)8 (/)---
Bachelor thesis (8 weeks)12 (12)8,48 %


Total CP (SWS) to be achieved in the 3rd year of study:60 (39-43)

CP: credit points; SWS: semester hours per week