During the last ten years, a fundamental change has occurred in the field of biology: Molecular methods are being applied in all biological disciplines. In addition to being commonly used in biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology, molecular methods are now also being applied in physiology, developmental biology, neuroscience, and behavior research, as well as in morphology, systematics, taxonomy, and ecology. Since animals, plants, microorganisms, and humans are all being examined with both molecular and cell biological methods, the traditional barriers between the classical subjects botany, zoology, anthropology, and microbiology are no longer in place. This development has led to a surprising opening of biological subjects for those biologists who have a strong focus on molecular biology and has resulted in a remarkable improvement of their career perspectives. At the same time, the demand for specialists of any kind who are thoroughly trained in molecular biological methods has increased considerably due to current genome research and proteomics in relation to biomedicine.
University entrance qualification or subject-based university entrance qualification in compliance with § 61 para. 1 University Law.
A degree program comes with many subject-related questions. This page contains all the information on how to structure your degree program, including details about the course structure, modules offered, and detailed module descriptions. Additionally, the necessary forms for registering your project work and bachelor’s thesis have been compiled here. Do you have further questions and are looking for individual advising? Do you already know our Academic Advisory Office? You can find the responsible advisor’s contact information in the service section of this page.
Finished filling out the form? If so, the only things you still need are your signature, your supervisor’s signature, and — for theses written outside the Faculty of Biology — the faculty representative’s signature.
The bachelor’s degree program in biology aims to convey the fundamentals of biology and related disciplines. A particular focus is on practical orientation and methodological competence. After successfully completing the program of study, students are able to independently perform assigned tasks within the subject of study. The bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) constitutes a first academic degree, qualifying graduates for the job market.
Often, students specialize further with one of the consecutive master’s degree programs in the life sciences. Typical employers for graduates of the program are NGOs (e.g., the Society for Nature Conservation and Ornithology [Gesellschaft für Naturschutz und Ornithologie]; German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation [BUND]), the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries (intermediate management in each case), publishing houses, and public authorities. Entry opportunities also exist in the fields of management consultancy and journalism as well as with service providers (e.g., clinical monitoring).
Our Student Advising Office is your contact for all questions concerning your studies at the Faculty of Biology. Do you have questions about how to plan your studies and structure your modules? Do you want to register for modules and in JOGUStINe? Are you considering changing your course? We are here to support you!
Appointments at the Dean’s Office, Student Advising Office, and Examination Office can be made during office hours by telephone or email. Appointments can only be made for matters that cannot be solved by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments by prior arrangement only.
Subject-Specific Academic Advice and Studies Manager
Studies Manager
Would you like to have certificates and courses recognized? Do you have subject-specific questions about your bachelor’s program at FB10? Our academic advisors can advise you in the following matters:
Academic Advisors
Responsible Person | Recognitions
Bachelor of Education in Biology (B.Ed.)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology (B.Sc.)
Examination Office | Course Manager
Do you have subject-specific questions about your master’s degree program at the Faculty of Biology? Our academic advisors can advise you in the following matters:
Subject-specific Academic Advice
Examination Office | Course Manager
Course Representative | Recognitions
Master of Education in Biology (M.Ed.)
Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Evolutionary Biology (M.Sc.)
Course Representative | Recognitions
Master of Science in Microbiology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Neuroscience (M.Sc.)
The course representative for your bachelor’s or master’s program at the Faculty of Biology is responsible for the recognition of coursework. He or she makes a recommendation which the Examination Office usually follows and then formally recognizes and records in your JOGU-StINe account.
If you would like to have coursework recognized, please note the instructions on the following page. You can also download the ‘Äquivalenzbescheinigung’ (certificate of equivalence) form here.
Do you have subject-specific questions about your distance learning program or pre-university program at the Faculty of Biology? Our academic advisors provide advice on the following topics:
“Distance Learning” Biology
“Pre-university Program” Biology
Appointments at the Dean’s Office, Student Advising Office, and Examination Office can be made during office hours by telephone or email. Appointments can only be made for matters that cannot solved by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments upon prior arrangement only.
Head
Course manager
You will find all important contacts regarding our international activities in the following overview:
JGU International | Erasmus+
You can find all relevant information on the Erasmus+ program on the JGU International webpage.
Erasmus+ coordinator
There is an annual online information event via MS Teams. The dial-in code for the event and the date (usually early/mid-January) will be sent via a system message in JOGUStine. If you would like to attend, please register for the event in JOGUStine. A checklist and deadlines, e.g. application deadline for the respective academic year, will be announced in mid-February via the relevant Moodle ‘Erasmus+ Infoveranstaltung Fachbereich Biologie*’.
Ombudsperson for foreign students
JGU International | FORTHEM
Look here for information on FORTHEM JGU International webpage.
Partner Cities Representatives
Dijon
Palermo
Valencia
Zagreb
Haifa
Are you enrolled in a degree program at the Faculty of Biologiy that is expiring? Below, you will find all relevant information. Please note that new applications for these degree programs are no longer possible!
“Diplom Biologie”
Anthropology (M.Sc.)
The Student Council Biology represents your interests during your studies, provides you with information and advice, and invites you to events. Curious about getting involved or would you like more information?
Student Council Biology at
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
The library of the faculty is part of the Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Technology Library (MIN).
Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Technology Library
Student Services is your first contact point for advising you on general questions relating to applications and the program of study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). Please visit the program of study portal for further information during service hours.
There are many questions related to a program of study. The Student Advisory Center (ZSB) is the first point of contact at JGU for all questions relating to the program of study. You can find all information on office hours and advisory services on the ZSB website on the “Studying at JGU” website.
On the Studying at JGU portal, you can find information on funding options for your studies and the various scholarship options, including a Deutschlandstipendium, a scholarship for gifted students, target group-oriented or earmarked scholarships.
