Bachelor's Programme Biology
| Faculty | Faculty of Biology |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
| Qualification Level | Bachelor (First Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6 |
| ISCED-F | 0511 Biology |
| Mode of Study | Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 033 630 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2019)* |
| Language of Instruction | German |
| Admission Requirements |
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates |
| Supplemental Examination |
The supplemental examination in Biology and Environmental Protection is dropped
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| PODCAST | http://streaming.uibk.ac.at/medien/c102/c1021067/Podcasts/Studienpodcasts /Biologie.mp3 |
| Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2019W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Insbruck Bulletin February 7th 2024, Issue 24. No. 420 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 2nd 2023, Issue 19, No. 275 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 16th 2022, Issue 19, No. 281 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 9th 2020, Issue 26, No. 242 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 4th 2020, Issue 13, No. 206 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from December 18th 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 18th 2019, Issue 10, No. 138 (Amendment of the Curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 8th 2019, Issue 43, No. 432 (Equivalence List)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 8th 2019, Issue 32, No. 379
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 19th 2014, Issue 12, No. 209 und 214 (Amendment Admission Procedure and Payment)
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Period, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- SL The Bachelor’s Programme Biology at the University of Innsbruck (Compulsory Module 1 lit. a/1h/0.5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Botany (Compulsory Module 1 lit. b/2 hrs/3 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Zoology (Compulsory Module 1 lit. c/2 hrs./3 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Microbiology (Compulsory Module 1 lit. e/2 hrs./3 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of the examinations listed in paragraph 1 entitles to passing all further lectures and examinations beyond the studies induction and orientation stage as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis as prescribed by the curriculum. The registration requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
(3) Before the completion of the studies induction and orientation stage, courses corresponding to 20.5 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The registration requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to the Biological Disciplines
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Biology
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Biochemistry
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Human Biology
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Microbiology I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Botany I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Zoology I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Scientific Working
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Ecology I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Microbiology II
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Zoology II
7.5 ECTS-AP: Botany II
7.5 ECTS-AP: Ecology II
7.5 ECTS-AP: Microbiology II
2.5 ECTS-AP: Presentation
5.0 ECTS-AP: Practical Skills: Fieldwork or Practical Skills: Lab Work
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
15.0 ECTS-AP: Bachelor's Thesis
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Bachelor's Programme Biology, incorporating the fundamentals of the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, physics) and general abilities (multidisciplinary skills, laboratory methods, field methods, experimental design, statistics), offers wide-ranging instruction in the individual branches of biology (botany, zoology, microbiology, ecology and molecular biology). The modules convey both theoretical knowledge, based on extensive laboratory and field experience, and necessary practical skills. Students are made familiar with scientific writing and research and are able to develop problem-solving skills. Individual specialization may be pursued through the selection of specific elective modules from the branches of biology, allowing students to adapt their programme to meet individual occupational goals.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are able to elaborate, evaluate, assess and implement scientific developments in the fields of biology and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts. They possess theoretical and methodological problem-solving skills as well as multidisciplinary skills, such as learning strategies, literature research and information retrieval, and scientific communication.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The Bachelor's Programme Biology specifically prepares students for activities in private and public institutions in the fields of agriculture and forestry, environment and nature conservation, landscape planning and management, pharmaceutics, medicine, public administration, museums and libraries, botanical and zoological gardens, and nature reserves.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
- Master's Programme Botany
- Master's Programme Microbiology
- Master's Programme Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
- Master's Programme Ecology and Biodiversity
- Master's Programme Zoology
- Master's Programme Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master's Programme Pharmaceutical Sciences
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
21.4 |
 |
= 100% |
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2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
28.5 |
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| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
28.8 |
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| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
21.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded, in accordance with § 73 Üara 3 UA, only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Technikerstraße 17 
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Birgit Weinberger
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