Requirement for admission to the master’s degree program is the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program (B.Ed.)
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, all necessary forms for registering your project work and your master’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.
The master’s degree program is divided into two academic years. The first year concentrates on genetics and microbiology and aims to consolidate the students’ knowledge of subject didactics. During the second year the students will focus on their qualifying module and write their master’s thesis.
The teaching-related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs include modules in subject didactics biology as well as subject-specific modules. The module catalog provides an overview of the content and organization of the entire course. It is available for download.
After the B.Ed. Biology degree program, you will complete the course of study with a Master of Education in Biology. This qualifies you to teach the subject of biology at a Gymnasium and you will be well prepared for this! In the 3rd semester you will find a wide range of practical modules from the modern fields of biology taught at JGU.
A master of education degree also gives you the opportunity to apply your subject-specific as well as teaching and communication skills to other professional fields, such as nature and environmental education. You can also pursue further academic qualifications and a doctorate.
Cooperations and partners
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, the Student Advising Office, and the Examination Office can be arranged by telephone or email during service hours. Please note that appointments can only be arranged for matters that cannot be settled 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, the Student Advising Office, and the Examination Office can be arranged by telephone or email during service hours. Please note that appointments can only be arranged for matters that cannot be settled by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments by prior arrangement only.
Full Professor
Second-level support
You will find all important contacts for our international activities in the following overview:
JGU International | Erasmus+
All the information about the Erasmus+ program can be found 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 are interested, 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 Faculty of Biology Erasmus+ info event.
Ombudsperson for foreign students
JGU International | FORTHEM
Information about FORTHEM can be found on the 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 my interests during my studies, provides me with information and advice, and invites me to events. Curious about getting involved or would you like more information?
Student Council Biology of
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.
