Biology
Degree
Mono-bachelor, Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) - Please also see the Biology combined bachelor’s course, the Biophysics mono-bachelor’s course and the ‘Bachelor’s and master’s courses’ FAQ as required.
Standard time for completing course
6 semesters
Start of study
Winter semester only, with numerus clausus
Course structure
In total 180 credit points (CP*) are required
Mandatory Modules: 75 CP (including bachelor’s thesis)
Mandatory Elective Modules: 85 CP
General Elective Modules: 20 CP
*One credit point (CP) equals a workload of 25 - 30 hours for preparation, follow-up and attendance at classes.
Why study Biology at HU?
The Biology bachelor’s course offers wide-ranging basic training in organismic biology (botany, zoology), physiology, microbiology, molecular cell biology and ecology. This is combined with a knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences disciplines of chemistry (as a minor field) and physics, which you will require for an understanding of the issues of modern biology. Particularly noteworthy features are the close link with the Biophysics course and a focus on the basic knowledge of immunology. In addition, students may select courses from the fields of parasitology, developmental biology and theoretical biology during the advanced phase. The study programme also includes participation in a current research project. The course is an ideal preparation for the department’s consecutive master’s courses with a focus on organismic or molecular biology.
Course content
To find detailed information about the exact course content, use the annotated lecture catalogue and current timetables. You will find them online at u.hu-berlin.de/vorlesungsverzeichnis. The Study Counselling Service is also available to help you (see important addresses). You’ll find module descriptions, the course curriculum and other details in the course and examination regulations, available online at www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 20/2015.
Mono-bachelor's course Biology with 180 CP
Mandatory modules (75 CP)
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bio1 | Introduction to Biology | 10 CP |
| Bio2 | Evolution, Structure and Function of Plants | 5 CP |
| Bio3 | Shapes of domestic Plants and Animals | 5 CP |
| Bio4 | Morphology and Evolution of Animals | 5 CP |
| BioAC | General and Anorganic Chemistry | 10 CP |
| BioMA1 | Mathematical Fundamentals of Biology 1 | 5 CP |
| BioMA2 | Mathematical Fundamentals of Biology 2 | 5 CP |
| BioOC | Organic Chemistry | 10 CP |
| BioPH1 | Physics 1 | 5 CP |
| BioPH2 | Physics 2 | 5 CP |
| BioBA | Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Mandatory elective modules (85 CP)
In-depth studies (55 CP)
Students must choose in total 4 modules with 10 CP and three modules with 5 CP.
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bio5 | Biochemistry | 5/10 CP |
| Bio6 | Physical Chemistry and Biophysics | 5/10 CP |
| Bio7 | Animal Physiology and Neurophysiology | 5/10 CP |
| Bio8 | Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology | 5/10 CP |
| Bio9 | Microbiology | 5/10 CP |
| Bio10 | Ecology | 5/10 CP |
| Bio11 | Plant Physiology | 5/10 CP |
Specialized studies (30 CP)
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bio12 | Study Project | 20 CP |
| BioXY | Specialization module | 10 CP |
General elective modules (20 CP)
In addition to specialised study, Students acquire subject-specific, non-specialist and interdisciplinary key qualifications of 10 CP. The general elective modules can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions (see: http://agnes.hu-berlin.de/). Furthermore, students must choose one module from the specialized studies (BioXY) with 10 CP.
General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bio13 | Biology Research Areas - Organismic Biology and Evolution | 5 CP |
| Bio14 | Biology Research Areas - Molecular Life Sciences | 5 CP |
Master’s courses
You can apply for the following master’s courses at Humboldt-Universität:
- Molecular Life Science
- Organismic Biology and Evolution
- Biophysics
You’ll find other programmes in the current ‘Post-graduate degree courses’ course catalogue, available athttp://studium.hu-berlin.de/beratung/sa.
Important addresses
Department of Biology: Invalidenstraße 42, 10115 Berlin, www.biologie.hu-berlin.de
Study Counselling Service: Dr. Hennig, Tel. +49 30/2093 8610, lehre-und-studium@biologie.hu-berlin.de
Approval/classification (Examinations Office): Ms. Czaja, Tel. +49 30/2093 8648,czaja@physik.hu-berlin.de
Applications: http://studium.hu-berlin.de/bewerbung, see also ‘Course catalogue’
Links to job market: careers information centre (http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/DE/BuergerinnenUndBuerger/ArbeitundBeruf/Berufswahl/Berufsinformationszentren/index.htm) , employment market reports (http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Navigation/Statistik/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Akademiker/Akademiker-Nav.html), Federal Employment Office Berufenet (http://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufe/), Hochschulteam calendar of events (http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/DE/dienststellen/rdbb/berlinmitte/Agentur/BuergerinnenundBuerger/Akademiker/index.htm)
Version: May 2015
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