Bachelor's Programme Biology
Curriculum (2008W)
Bachelor of Science
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Biology
Qualification Level
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0511 Biology
Study Code
UC 033 630
As of winter semester 2019/2020 this programme is no longer open to new entrants.
Information on the Curriculum (2008W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 19th 2018, Issue 10, No. 147 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 05th 2018, Issue 8, No. 113 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 16th 2018, Issue 39, No. 358 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2018/2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 17th 2017, Issue 37, No. 538 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2017/2018)
- English Version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 1st 2016, Issue 35, No. 420 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2016/2017)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 31st 2016, Issue 17, No. 291 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 24th 2016, Issue 16, No. 288 (modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 6th 2015, Issue 23, No. 351 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2015/2016)
- English Version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 7th 2014, Issue 19, No. 377 (Admission Period for the winter semester 2014/2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 19th 2014, Issue 12, No. 209 und 214 (Amendment Admission Procedure and Payment)
- English Version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8th 2011, Issue 26, No. 457 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 29th 2010, Issue 54, No. 475 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 23th 2010, Issue 42, No. 327 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 29th 2008, Issue 36, No. 265
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Period, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO Basic Botany: Functional Anatomy of Plants (CM 2 lit. a/2 hrs./3 ECTS-Credits);
- VO Basic Microbiology: Significance of Microorganisms (CM 2 lit. b/2 hrs./3 ECTS-Credits);
- VO Basic Zoology: Organisation and Diversity of Animals I (CM 2 lit. c/2 hrs. /3 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Period entitles to passing all further courses and examinations and for writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Period courses amounting to 21 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The registration requirements listed in the curriculum must be adhered to.
The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) requirements cease to be effective as of academic year 2014/2015 and no longer apply for students of this study programme.
Students who enrolled for this programme before 1 October 2014 (academic year 2014/2015) can repeat not successful completed courses which were designated in the curriculum as “STEOP courses” four times (= five examination attempts). As per Universities Act § 77 (2), previous attempts are to be counted among the number of total examination attempts permitted.
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one ts), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subject(s).
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
1. VO Basic Botany: Functional Anatomy of Plants(CM 2 lit. a/2 h/3 ECTS-Credits);
2. VO Basic Microbiology: Significance of Microorganisms (CM 2 lit. b/2 h/3 ECTS-Credits);
3. VO Basic Zoology: Organisation and diversity of animals I (CM 2 lit. c/2 h/3 ECTS-Credits).
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Basics 1
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Basics 2
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Basics 3
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Botany 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Zoology 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Microbiology 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Molecular Biology 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: General Education 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Zoology 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Ecology 1
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Molecular Biology 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: General Education 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Botany 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Microbiology 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Ecology 2
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor’s Thesis
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Equivalence Lists (in German only)
- Equivalence List for the Bachelor's Programme
(according to the course catalogue 2008/2009) - Equivalence List for the master's Programme Molecular Biology (according to the course catalogue 2008/2009)
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 21.4 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 28.5 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 28.8 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 21.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Recognition of (Prior) formal learning outcomes (RPL-Project)
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Technikerstraße 17
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Birgit Weinberger
Information portal for Biology Students of the University of Innsbruck
biopage.info