Applied Biology (BSc)

Programme content

Our students conduct their study and research in modern laboratories in the field of fluorescence-based flow cytometry (FACS), the PCR application and the antibody-based verification procedures (ELISA). The Applied Biology degree (BSc) focuses on modern subjects and techniques of biomedicine, such as genetic engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and clinical research.

The practical training is an important component of the study programme. Students work with modern equipment similar to that used in everyday biomedical research. The equipment includes fluorescence microscopes, a PCR device, FACS machine and patch clamp workstations.

Small group sizes and a harmonious student-teacher relationship form the basis for a pleasant learning and working atmosphere. For us, an international outlook is important. We nurture cooperative ventures with partner universities all over the world, where you can complete one or more semesters abroad.

Good reasons for choosing the Applied Biology bachelor’s degree (BSc)

• Excellent technical infrastructure
• Modern, well-equipped laboratories
• Innovating learning methods
• Mentor programmes
• Practice-oriented projects
• Semester(s) abroad
• Double degree possible

Perspectives and job prospects

Our programme, which has a solid science foundation and a practical orientation, opens up a wide range of career opportunities in biology-oriented industries and administration, in business and in biomedical and pharmaceutical research and development.

Building on the bachelor’s degree, the University offers the English language master's degree in Biomedical Science (MSc).

Language knowledge required

All teaching is conducted in English.

Location

We offer our Applied Biology bachelor’s degree (BSc) on the Rheinbach campus. The Rheinbach campus is in North Rhine-Westphalia and is easy to reach by public transport from Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf or Coblenz. Study and research with us on a modern campus with excellently equipped laboratories.