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Research-oriented study programs

Our research-oriented range of study programs comprises a broadly based Bachelor's program with a standard period of 6 semesters and two Master's programs, each with a standard period of 4 semesters. The master's degree you choose after completing your Bachelor's degree depends on your personal interests.

Moreover, the Dual Major Bachelor's program offers the possibility to study biology in combination with another subject. As a polyvalent degree program, it can be combined not only with a teaching-oriented Master's program, but also with a research-oriented Master's program.

Please note

This year, the BSc Biology, MSc Biology and MSc Nanosciences degree programmes were reaccredited. The examination regulations and module descriptions valid from WS24/25 are available online and apply to students starting their studies in WS 24/25. Students who started their studies before WS 24/25 continue to study according to their valid examination regulations. Information on any required equivalences will be available here shortly.

The 2-subject Bachelor of Biology and all teacher training programmes have NOT been reaccredited. These programmes will retain their current examination regulations. Information on any required equivalences can be found here shortly.

Bachelor of Science "Biologie"

In this research-oriented Bachelor's program, you will receive a broad education in the diverse subdisciplines of biology. The degree qualifies you both for entry into a profession and for further Master's studies.

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Description of the Bachelor's program "Biologie" (German)

Dual Major Bachelor's program

The Dual Major Bachelor's program (2-Fächer-Bachelor) is polyvalent: it can be combined with the teaching-oriented Master's program "Lehramt an Gymnasien" as well as with a research-oriented Master's program - or you can enter professional life directly. Depending on your goal, you choose your profile in the so-called professionalization area.

Please find more information here:

General description of the Dual Major Bachelor's program

Dual Major Bachelor's program - tips for clever combinations (German)

Description of the study program "Biologie - 2-Fächer-Bachelor" (German)

Master of Science "Biology - From Molecules to Organisms"

In this Master's program, you can choose between three specialisations according to your interests: "General Biology", "Evolution, Behavior and Ecology", and "Cell and Molecular Biology".

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Desciption of the Master's program "Biology - From Molecules to Organisms"

Master of Science "Nanosciences - Materials, Molecules and Cells"

This interdisciplinary master's program qualifies you for a scientific career in the field of "nanosciences" at the interface of biology, chemistry and physics.

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Description of the Master's program "Nanosciences - Materials, Molecules and Cells"