Study requirements
There are three admission requirements for Biology in Society. 1) Candidates must have completed a first recognized vocational university degree acquired in Germany or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in biology or a comparable specialist field(s). 2) English language proficiency, usually at the advanced level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and 3) sufficient motivation for the degree program are required. Proof of motivation and suitability is provided by the Letter of motivation, and an aptitude assessment in accordance with the aptitude assessment regulations.
Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program
Your degree program requires you to take part in an aptitude assessment or selection process. To do this, you must have the following documents ready. You will be informed after your online application in which form and deadline the documents will be requested from you (by post or online). Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Degree-specific information and documents
• A formal application to undergo aptitude testing in English
• A letter of motivation to degree course
• Module descriptions (or comparable content summaries) of completed coursework that may be considered prerequisites for participation in the modules ‘Biology and Human Society,’ ‘Science for Society,’ and ‘Economically Important Animals and Plants’
• Copies of certificates and proof demonstrating any special aptitude in accordance with § 5 of the Aptitude Assessment Regulations
• CV outlining your education history
• Proof of English language skills at the advanced level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in accordance with Sec. 2(2)(2). Proof should be provided using a relevant certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
a) A certificate of a general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English
b) A certificate for a university entrance qualification completed entirely in English or a diploma for a university degree completed entirely in English, as well as the
c) Following examples of English certificates: TOEFL (79 internet-based), IELTS (6.5), UNIcert II
All information can also be found on the website of the degree program
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st May – 5th June
- Application address
- The address for submitting the required documents will be issued after the completion of the online application.
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April – 5th June
Non-EU applicants:
1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
As part of the application process with uni-assist, you will receive further information about the aptitude assessment procedure.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Biology in Society