BioGeoSciences

The degree programme combines the core subjects of biology and geography. During your studies, you will acquire knowledge in the fields of conservation biology, water management, biodiversity, landscape ecology, geoecology and physical geography. The study programme prepares you for a challenging career in the environmental field or a doctorate at a later stage.

The compulsory part of the programme consists of seven modules in English with a total of 48 ECTS credits. A special feature of the study programme is the opportunity to set individual specialisations in the extensive compulsory elective area (42 ECTS credits). This is possible in the following areas: biodiversity, terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, tropical ecology, geoecology, regional development, humans and the environment.

The content of the degree programme covers the following areas in the foundation course:

Compulsory modules: 7 English language modules:

• Conservation Biology
• Diversity of angiosperms
• Management and ecology of water bodies
• Methodological geoecology
• Landscape Ecology
• Physical geography
• Research internship

Advanced compulsory area: Chose out 7 of 20 German and English language Modules in the areas of:

• Biodiversity
• aquatic or terrestrial ecology
• tropical ecology
• geoecology
• regional development
• Human and environment
• Experimental design and data analysis

Practical and research relevance:

The proportion of practical courses is very high. These include excursions, field and laboratory exercises and seminars. The case studies and the research internship in particular serve to deal with a specific scientific question in small groups and to apply the knowledge learnt in practice.

This also ensures a strong research focus. Courses taught in English prepare students for working in an international context during their studies.