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BSc Biology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Six-semester Bachelor teaching the foundations of biology with experimental observation and modern molecular biological laboratory methods; mainly taught in German.

Duration: 6 semesters (Variante Biologie International 8 semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The first four semesters cover biology foundations plus the required chemistry, physics and mathematics; students can later choose between two study variants (a four-year Biology International variant is applied for in the fourth semester).

Career pathways

Biology graduates work in very diverse fields; the degree is a first professional qualification not tied to a single career field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent qualification. Admission-restricted (local numerus clausus); application online through the DoSV procedure. Application: local numerus clausus, application via DoSV; application period 04.05.2026 - 15.07.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (Variante Biologie International 8 semesters)

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