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Basic Modules:

Name of Module CP  Start of Module
Genetics and Microbiology  6 Winter term, 1. semester                                                                                         
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 6 Winter term, 1. semester
Cell and Developmental Biology 6 Summer term, 2. semester
Anatomy and Physiology of Plants 6 Summer term, 2. semester
Evolution and Systematics 6 Summer term, 2. semester
Basics of Ecology and Conservation 6 Summer term, 2. semester
Biochemistry and Good Scientific Practice 6 Winter term, 3. semester
Statistics and Experimental Design 6 Summer term, 4. semester
Chemistry for Biology Students 12 Winter term, 1. semester
Physics and Mathematics for Biology Students 12 Winter term, 1. semester

Advanced Modules:

Name of Module CP   Start of Module
Practical Work Experience for Bachelor Biology 12 3. semester at earliest
Biodiversity of Plants 12 Summer term
Biology of Vertebrates and Humans 12 Summer term    
Biology of the Cell 12 Summer term (2. half of the course period)
Development and Function: Genes Cells and Medical Implications I 12 Winter term (2. half of the course period)
Development and Function: Genes Cells and Medical Implications II 12 Summer term (2. half of the course period)
Microbiology 12 Winter term (blocked after course period)
Molecular Genetics 12 Summer term (1. half of the course period)
Morphology of Spermatophytes 12  Winter term (every second year)
Mycology 12 Summer term
Conservation Biology 12 Summer term
Conservation Ecology: From Basics to Application 12 Summer term
Ecology of European Habitats 12 Summer term
Plant Ecology and Geobotany 12 Winter term
Plant Physiology 12 Winter term
Plant Ecology and Interactions 12 Winter term
Animals, Interactions and Ecosystems 12 Winter term (2. half of the course period)

Specialisation Modules:

Name of Module CP   Start of Module
Biodiversity and Ecology of Plants and Associated Organisms - Specialisation 18 Winter term (on request summer term is possible)
Developmental and Function - Specialisation 18 Winter and summer term
Microbiology - Specialisation 18 Summer term 
Molecular Genetics - Specialisation 18 Winter term (second half)
Conservation - Specialisation 18 Winter term
Ecology - Specialisation 18 Winter term
Plant Physiology - Specialisation 18 Winter term
Cell Biology - Specialisation 18 Winter term

Practical Modules:

Name of Module CP Start of Module
Biodiversity of Plants - Practical 12 Winter  or summer term (after course of period)
Development and Function - Practical 12 Winter or summer term
Developmental Genetics - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Community Ecology and Interactions - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Microbiology - Practical 12 Winter term
Molecular Biology of Plant Pathogen Interactions  - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Genetics - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Plant Physiology - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Mycology - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Conservation - Practical 12 Winter and summer term (after course of period)
Ecology - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Cell Biology - Practical 12 Winter term (after course of period)

Final Module:

Name of Module CP Start of Module
Bachelor Thesis                                                                  12 Winter or summer term (subject to agreement; normally in the 6. semester) 

The Module Manual for B.Sc. Biology

In the Module Manual you will find the following information for each module :

  • content and qualification goals of the modules
  • teaching and learning methods/types of classes
  • requirements for attending
  • applicability of the module
  • ECTS point requirements (e.g., passing exam)
  • workload and duration of the module.

Before you take a course you should read through these pages. Here you can find out what qualifications you will obtain in the module and what will be expected of you so and that might avoid unpleasant surprises:

Module Manual for the B.Sc. Biology (German) (pdf)

MarSkills:

Starting with the third semester you can integrate offerings from other subjects into your program by choosing MarSkill modules in the amount of 18 credit points. It´s an interesting supplement to personalize your study program and make it unique. The MarSkills  field contains modules of differents faculties as well as central "pool" modules  - for example "Digital Content" or the "Marburg module". For the current range of module offerings please see our MarSkills module book: 

Please note:
This page applies to the current examination regulations in Wintersemester 2023/24. If you are studying according to an earlier or later examination regulation other provisions may apply. In that case please contact our Advising service for further information.