Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor's Program in Biomedicine

The Bachelor's program in Biomedicine is offered as a mono-study program (180 ECTS) or as a major (150 ECTS) with a minor study program (30 ECTS). Both programs last at least 3 years and include the foundational studies and the advanced studies.

Foundational Studies (1st-4th Semester)

The foundational studies include the natural science foundational subjects of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics, modules of biology such as cell and molecular biology and genetics, as well as mathematics, bioinformatics, and biostatistics. Additionally, the medical foundational subjects of anatomy and physiology, the subjects of evolution and developmental biology of humans, and an introduction to the research areas of biomedicine are offered. Practical training conveys the fundamental principles of experimental scientific work.

Advanced Studies (5th-6th Semester)

The advanced studies offer a deeper understanding of the physiological functions and molecular mechanisms of the human body, as well as pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapy of diseases. In practical modules, biomedical research methods are learned in numerous areas (including metabolic medicine, oncology, neurobiology, immunology, pharmacology, etc.).

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction in the foundational studies is predominantly German, while in the advanced studies, it is usually English.

Start of Studies

In principle, the studies can begin in the fall or spring semester. However, starting in the spring semester is not recommended, as some modules in the spring semester build upon the content of the modules in the fall semester.

Part-time Studies

The studies can be completed very well in the foundational studies and conditionally also as part-time studies in the advanced studies.

• Grundstudium (1. - 4. Semester)
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics
  • Cell and molecular biology
  • Genetics
  • Mathematics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Evolution and developmental biology of humans
  • Introduction to the research areas of biomedicine
• Fachstudium (5. & 6. Semester)
  • Physiological functions and molecular mechanisms of the human body
  • Pathophysiology
  • Diagnostics
  • Therapy of diseases
  • Biomedical research methods in various areas (including metabolic medicine, oncology, neurobiology, immunology, pharmacology, etc.)