Biology

full time

Degree
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
August 2026 (EU)
August 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Biology

Focus

Biochemistry, Zoology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Botany, Biophilosophy

Annotation

Biology is one of the key areas of modern Life Sciences. The objective of the degree course is to convey specialist knowledge founded in theory and methodology in central areas of biology, as well as to provide basic training in the scientific foundation subjects. In doing so, an overview of the relationships within biology and with neighbouring disciplines is taught, as well as independent academic work and methodological skills.

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Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

We recommend good previous knowledge in the natural sciences and English.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German