Biology (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)
The Bachelor's programme in Biology at Humboldt-Universit?t provides fundamental knowledge of biological research areas, theories, and methods. It fosters scientific work, critical reflection, and qualifies students for research, Master's studies, and diverse career fields.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The Bachelor's programme in Biology aims to impart the necessary knowledge of the discipline's research areas, topics, principles, theories, and methods, taking into account the demands of the professional world. This equips students for scientific work, scientifically sound judgment, critical reflection on scientific findings, and responsible action. This applies both to qualifying students for Master's programmes and to preparing them for careers in relevant professional fields.
Students acquire this competence through a combination of classroom instruction, online learning, and independent study, both individually and in groups. Studying Biology at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin also allows for early participation in research projects.
The programme promotes internationalization through opportunities for study abroad. Furthermore, interdisciplinary skills are developed. These enable students to establish cross-disciplinary connections and acquire key qualifications such as language skills, intercultural competence, social skills, gender competence, methodological skills, and information and media literacy.
Mono-Bachelor's in Biology (180 CP)
Mandatory Modules (135 CP)
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| BioB 1 | Fundamentals of Molecular Cell Biology | 10 CP |
| BioB 2 | Evolution and Biosystematics | 5 CP |
| BioB 3 | Mathematical Foundations of Biology 1 | 5 CP |
| BioB 4 | General and Inorganic Chemistry | 5 CP |
| BioB 5 | Organismic Biology | 10 CP |
| BioB 6 | Mathematical Foundations of Biology 2 | 5 CP |
| BioB 7 | Organismic Chemistry | 5 CP |
| BioB 8 | Laboratory Technical Practical Course in Chemistry | 5 CP |
| BioB 9 | Physics 1 | 5 CP |
| BioB 10 | Parasitology | 5 CP |
| BioB 11 | Biochemistry | 5 CP |
| BioB 12 | Biophysics | 5 CP |
| BioB 13 | Animal and Neurophysiology | 5 CP |
| BioB 14 | Physics 2 | 5 CP |
| BioB 15 | Microbiology | 5 CP |
| BioB 16 | Plant Physiology and Developmental Biology | 5 CP |
| BioB 17 | Molecular Genetics | 5 CP |
| BioB 18 | Ecology and Biodiversity | 5 CP |
| BioB 19 | Theory, Tools and Methods of Biology | 5 CP |
| BioB 20 | Final Module Mono-Bachelor's / Bachelor's thesis | 20 CP |
| BioB 21 | Study Project Mono-Bachelor's | 10 CP |
Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)
Choose 2 of the following modules:
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| BioB 22 | Molecular Microbiology and Infection Biology | 10 CP |
| BioB 23 | Fundamentals of Plant Molecular Biology | 10 CP |
| BioB 24 | Molecular Cell Biology | 10 CP |
| BioB 25 | Neurobiology | 10 CP |
| BioB 26 | Communities and Taxa in Space and Time | 10 CP |
| BioB 27 | Behavior and its Neural Basis | 10 CP |
| BioB 28 | Molecules of Life | 10 CP |
| BioB 29 | Fundamentals of Laboratory Animal Science | 10 CP |
| BioB 30 | Molecular Parasitology | 10 CP |
| BioB 31 | Special Topics in Biology 1 | 10 CP |
| BioB 32 | Special Topics in Biology 2 | 10 CP |
General Elective Modules (?WP) (25 CP)
Modules totaling 25 ECTS credits can be freely chosen from the designated module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions.
General elective course offerings (?WP) for students coming from other courses of studies
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| MB ?WP 1 | Cells and Organisms | 10 CP |
| MB ?WP 2 | Organisms in their Environment | 5 CP |
Students in the Bachelor's programme in Biophysics can also choose modules MB 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 as part of the ?WP.
Special features
The Bachelor's programme in Biology offers a broad foundation in organismic biology (botany, zoology), physiology, microbiology, molecular cell biology, and ecology. In addition, students acquire the necessary knowledge in mathematics and the natural sciences of chemistry and physics to understand modern biological questions.
A special feature is the close connection with the Biophysics programme and the provision of basic knowledge in immunology.
Furthermore, students can choose courses in parasitology, developmental biology, and theoretical biology during the advanced phase of their studies.
Participation in a current research project is also an integral part of the programme. The degree thus provides optimal preparation for the consecutive Master's programmes offered at the institute, which specialize in organismic or molecular biology.
The Biology teacher training programme requires both an interest in science and a commitment to education.
It is helpful to enjoy experimenting, observing, and analyzing, to be interested in ecological and molecular biology contexts, and to be willing to critically reflect on your own teaching ideas.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
At Humboldt University, you can apply for the following Master's programs:
- M.Sc. Quantitative Molecular Biology
- M.Sc. Organismal Biology, Biodiversity and Evolution
- M.Sc. Biophysics
Find out more in the course catalogue or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
Successful completion of this degree qualifies graduates for positions in basic and applied research at universities, museums, hospitals, research institutes, and companies in the fields of biology, medicine, medical technology, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, and environmental protection.
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
Course Advisory Service
Fragen zum Studium beantwortet Prof. Thomas Eitinger, per Telefon: 030 2093 49684 oder E-Mail.
Anerkennungsfragen
Questions regarding credit transfer can be answered by the examination office: Tina Rohde, phone: 030/2093 46789, bachelor.biologie@hu-berlin.de
Contact information for the institute
Department of Biology
Institutsgeb?ude/Hauptgeb?ude, Invalidenstra?e 42 (Hauptgeb?ude), 10115 Berlin