Biology programme (180 ECTS credits)


Biology is about the diversity and complexity of life, down to its smallest components. Upon completion of the Biology Study Programme at Karlstad University, a Bachelors"s degree of 180 ECTS credits is awarded. Graduates can then choose to continue their studies at Master"s degree level, in which case they are awarded a Master"s degree of 240 ECTS credits. Students can broaden their studies and make their degree even more attractive on the job market by combining their biology studies with other subjects, such as GIS, law, economics, human geography, political science or environmental science.


Education level: Basic level
Prerequisites: General entry requirements plus Mathematics C/3b/3c, Biology A/1 and Chemistry A/1 (Field-specific entry requirements 12A, excluding Biology B/2, Chemistry B/2 and Physics A/1).

"Biology programme" starts:

Term Mode of study Application*
Autumn -13 Campus
Autumn -13 Distance (Place of study: Karlstad)
* The online application service at antagning.se opens about one month before application deadline.