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Prospective students

Are you interested in studying biology in Cologne? You've come to the right place.

5 reasons to study biology at the University of Cologne

1 Broad range of courses

From molecular biology, zoology and plant sciences to neuroscience

2 Diverse career prospects

Hands-on: careers in research, nature conservation & more

3 Practice-oriented studies

Theory meets practice: internships, excursions, laboratory work

4 International exchange

Exchange programs: Erasmus and cooperation with top universities worldwide

5 Cologne as a study location

Vibrant city with excellent connections to research institutions

Which biology degree programs can I study at the University of Cologne?

The Department of Biology offers you a practice-oriented degree course with a wide range of research-related subjects. 
Students at the Department of Biology benefit not only from a modern research facility, but above all from an international environment - the degree course forms an internationally cooperating research focus in the field of molecular biosciences. 
In addition to the BSc in Biology, the university offers five specialized, English-language Master's programmes. The range is supplemented by interdisciplinary courses and teacher training programs for grammar schools and vocational colleges.

In addition to specialist know-how, the degree program also teaches students how to deal responsibly with research and thus forms an ideal basis for a wide range of career opportunities in the field of biology.

Our offers for prospective students

Our orientation, information, and advisory services

We are delighted that you would like to learn more about the study programs offered by the Department of Biology at the University of Cologne! Information about our study programs is available on the study orientation portal for prospective students. You can find everything about it here:

Overview of Research at the Department of Biology

Would you like to know what topics are being researched in the field of biology at our institutes? On these pages, you will find information about our research at the Department of Biology.

Sie haben spezifische Fragen zu einem Studiengang? Sprechen Sie uns an:

Our range of courses is coordinated and managed by various people.

Contact persons for...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Please visit our FAQs first → Go to FAQs
There you will find answers to common questions about the Bachelor of Science in Biology.

For further inquiries regarding the Bachelor of Science in Biology, please contact the following contacts:

see here: Important contacts (B.Sc.) 

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

For matters concerning the Master's degree program, please contact the following contact persons:

please see: Contact (M.Sc.)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

For inquiries regarding the Bachelor of Arts in Biology, please contact the following contacts

For inquiries to the Examination Office (B.A.):

  • BA Biology for Teaching at Grammar Schools, Comprehensive Schools, and Vocational Colleges:
    Examination Office for Grammar/Comprehensive Schools and Vocational Colleges, Ms. Kreiten: ckreiten(at)uni-koeln(dot)de
  • BA Biology for Teaching at Primary, Secondary, and Comprehensive Schools:
    Student Office of Biology Education, Ms. Germund; andrea.germund(at)uni-koeln(dot)de

For inquiries regarding the recognition of coursework and examination achievements:

  • PD Dr. Kathrin Lampert:
    University of Cologne
    Cologne BioCenter
    Zülpicher Straße 47b
    50674 Cologne
    Tel.: +49 (0221) 470-8290
    Email: klampert(at)uni-koeln(dot)de
  • Office hours: by appointment
    Room 1.319 (Cologne BioCenter, Zülpicher Straße 47b, 1st floor)

For general inquiries regarding the BA Biology degree programs, please contact the program coordinator (B.A.):

Trusted faculty members for cases of discrimination against students:

The trusted faculty members for cases of discrimination against students / doctoral candidates can be found on the faculty's website at: http://www.mathnat.uni-koeln.de/index.php?id=11216

Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:

University of Cologne
Dean's Office of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Cologne
see http://www.mathnat.uni-koeln.de/11209.html

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

For inquiries regarding the Master of Education in Biology, please contact the following persons:

For inquiries to the Examination Office (M.Ed.)

For general inquiries regarding the M.Ed. Biology degree programs, please contact the program coordinator (M.Ed.):

Chair of the Examination Committee:

Officer for the recognition of coursework:

  • PD Dr. Kathrin Lampert
    University of Cologne
    Cologne BioCenter
    Zülpicher Straße 47b
    50674 Cologne
    Tel.: +49 (221) 470-8290
    Email: klampert(at)uni-koeln(dot)de

    Office hours: by appointment
    Room 1.319 (Cologne BioCenter, Zülpicher Straße 47b, 1st floor)

Trusted faculty members for cases of discrimination against students:

The trusted faculty members for cases of discrimination against students / doctoral candidates can be found on the faculty's website at: http://www.mathnat.uni-koeln.de/index.php?id=11216

Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:

University of Cologne
Dean's Office of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Cologne
see http://www.mathnat.uni-koeln.de/11209.html

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