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Biology B.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Programme overview

When bacteria convert biomass into valuable sources of energy, when vegetable and cereal crops thrive even under extreme stress, when the skin of a desert-dwelling organism inspires the design of solar cell coatings, and when ecosystems are protected through sustainable practices – biology proves its power not only to reveal deep connections, but to drive real-world solutions for the future.

Faculty: The bachelor’s program in Biology is offered through the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences .  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

A bachelor’s degree in biology from RWTH opens the door to a wide range of exciting career paths. Biologists study living systems – humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms – using tools from biochemistry, microscopy, and biophysics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent HZB. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB). Admission to first semester: restricted (NC for WS 2026).

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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