BSc BioGeoWissenschaften (BioGeoSciences) at University of Koblenz

The BSc BioGeoWissenschaften examines nature and the environment and addresses those interested in biodiversity and landscape ecology. It combines the core subjects biology and geography with chemistry, physics, statistics and socio-economic and planning courses.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics / Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; on campus  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Practicals, lectures and seminars on biological and geoecological aspects of geo-ecosystems, a six-week external work placement, compulsory electives, and a research project applying knowledge to a specific landscape or question. Topics include botany, zoology, landscape ecology, ecotoxicology, microbiology, geomorphology, soil and hydrogeography and GIS. The fifth semester can be spent abroad. The degree ends with a bachelor's thesis and an oral examination.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in environmental research and in advisory roles in federal and state authorities, municipalities, national and international companies and engineering and consulting offices. The degree gives access to the MSc BioGeoSciences in Koblenz.

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