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Faculty of Biology

Fakultät Biologie

Since being refounded in 1994, the Faculty of Biology and its chairs have become a backbone of Dresden's life sciences. The diversity of research The diversity of research is also reflected in the faculty's two attractive programmes. Prospective students can choose between the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Bachelor's degree and the Biology Master's degree. The Faculty of Biology's modern laboratory and practical equipment, as well as an application-focused, research-based education and the enthusiastic commitment of its staff guarantee that your studies will be exciting and something to look forward to.

Facts about the faculty

UniversityTechnische Universität Dresden
Programmes3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 master's
Language of programmesGerman C1 — 2 programmes; English — 1 programme
CampusHauptcampus der TU Dresden
Applicationbachelor's until 15.07
CityDresden
Websitehttps://tu-dresden.de/mn/biologie

What the faculty's programmes require

The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.

German C1 before applying

For 2 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.

English B2

For 1 English-taught programme; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.

About the faculty

The Faculty of Biology is one of five faculties of the School of Science at TU Dresden. It is home to the four departments of botany, genetics, microbiology and zoology and hosts a total of 13 chairs.

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THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY INTRODUCES ITSELF

Approximately 130 employees work, research and teach at the faculty. Some 400 students are enrolled in the three degree courses that are offered. Since 2006, the four institutes have been housed in an architecturally appealing building with a modern infrastructure. The employees are able to carry out research and teach in spacious, bright laboratory spaces equipped with state-of-the-art technology. In addition to laboratories for molecular biological, cell or developmental biological work, there is also an electron microscope and an isotope laboratory. Internships for up to 100 students are managed in a large internship laboratory.

Programmes of the faculty

Where the faculty's students study

Classes take place at Hauptcampus der TU Dresden — when choosing housing, go by this campus, not by the university's main address.

Questions about admission to the faculty

Where do the faculty's students study?
Classes of Faculty of Biology take place at: Hauptcampus der TU Dresden. Look for housing near the campus, not near the university's main address.
In which language are the programmes taught?
German C1 — 2 programmes; English — 1 programme.
When do I need to apply?
Bachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
To a programme: requirements, language and deadline are set per programme, and the faculty's admission committee assesses the application.

Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?

We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.

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