BA Biosciences (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

It is a tiny species of bacteria. In fact, it is one of the smallest living organisms on earth. And it pales in comparison to Armillaria ostoyae, a giant mushroom that covers an area of approx. 9 km 2 in a national park in Oregon – that’s around 1,200 football pitches.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject worth 120 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject worth 60 ECTS credits. As a minor subject, ‘Biosciences’ can be combined with all major subjects offered at the University of Jena.

Career pathways

Your career opportunities will mainly depend on the major subject you choose. Here are some examples: Scientific journalism; Public relations / publishing; Science and natural history museums; Environmental education; Government agencies and environmental protection institutions.

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