BA/BS in Biology

Bern, Bern, Switzerland•QS 2027 #191 =

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BA/BS in Biology is a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences programme offered by Universität Bern in Bern, Switzerland. The programme runs for 6 semesters. It carries 180.0 credits (ECTS).

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Biological Sciences

Duration: 6 semesters

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: philnat.unibe.ch ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor's programme in Biology gives a broad and well-founded basic education for future biologists, covering topics from genes to ecosystems and applications ranging from health care to nature conservation. The teaching spans the molecular control of gene activity, protein transport in cell membranes, animal behaviour and the ecology of communities. The programme is a mono-disciplinary 180 ECTS degree, with a focus chosen from the fifth semester onwards. It can also be combined with minors of 60, 30 or 15 ECTS taken in other programmes. Teaching runs in German and English, the regular study period is six semesters, and the intake is in autumn semester. Biology's relevance extends to biotechnology, medical therapies and environmental questions.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: autumn semester

About Universität Bern

“Knowledges creates value”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1834

Students: 19,600

QS rank: #191 =

Programs: 113

Location: Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Biology award?

Universität Bern awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Biology take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

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