Introduction to Biology University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Ecology
Focus
Insight into fundamental content and scientific concepts in various sub-disciplines of biology, Anatomy/Morphology, Developmental Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Nature Conservation, Microbiology, Mycology, Ecology, Physiology and Cell Biology
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor In the minor subject "Introduction to Biology" you will gain an insight into the fundamental content and scientific concepts of the various sub-disciplines of biology. There is a broad range of subjects to choose from, such as: Anatomy/Morphology, Developmental Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Microbiology, Mycology, Nature Conservation, Ecology, Physiology and Cell Biology. Essential biological accompanying sciences, including biochemistry and biostatistics, are also possible modules. You will learn to describe biological facts using the relevant technical terms and will be able to access new areas of expertise and knowledge in biology yourself. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills
Admission requirements
https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studienangebot/bachelor/nebenfach/einfuehrung-in-die-biologie
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German