FAQ

How is the international Bachelor's degree programme Life Science and International Health structured?

Standard Curriculum Life Science and International Health, B.Sc.

Complex or moduleLP in the semesterƩ LP
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Biomedical Data Science6     6
Basic Natural Sciences6     6
General Biology6     6
Biomedical Information Science6     6
Economics of Health Systems6     6
Ecology 6    6
Microbiology 6    6
Economics 6    6
Organic Chemistry 6    6
Introduction to Laboratory Work 6    6
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention  6   6
Introduction to Scientific Work  6   6
Basics in Theoretical Medicine  6   6
Biochemistry  6   6
Biomedical Lab Course I - Microbiology  6   6
International Public Health   6  6
General Studies   6  6
Law in Life Science and Public Health   6  6
Biomedicine   6  6
Biomedical Lab Course II - Functional Bioanalytics   6  6
Biomedical Lab Course III- Cell Culture    6 6
Molecular Biotechnology and Society    6 6
Compulsory elective module 1    6 6
Compulsory elective module 2    6 6
Compulsory elective module 3    6 6
Bachelor Research Competence     1818
Bachelor‘s Thesis     1212
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From when to when does the application period for the international Bachelor's degree programme Life Science and International Health run?

The application period runs from March 1st to July 15th of each year.

The application deadline is 15 July, 2026.

How do I apply for the international Bachelor's degree programme Life Science and International Health?

There are two different ways to apply - depending on your country of origin:

  • European and International applicants submit their application online to the University Application Service for International Students uni-assist.
  • Applicants with a German higher education degree apply via BTU's Online Application Portal.
What requirements shall I meet for admission to the international Bachelor's degree programme Life Science and International Health?

You must hold a relevant university entrance qualification for Germany and have sufficient knowledge of English.

How do I find out whether my English language certificate is recognized at BTU?

BTU accepts the following English language certificates:

  • TOEFL ibt (min. 79 points)
  • IELTS Academic (min. 6.0)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (min. B)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (min. C)
  • UniCert (Level II)
  • Information sheet on language requirements

Only applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA and students who have obtained a first degree in English in one of the above-mentioned countries or in Germany are exempted from these regulations.

How do I find out whether I have a university entrance qualification for a Bachelor's degree programme in Germany?

Information on the recognition of European and international higher educational qualifications can be found in the German authorities' database anabin.

How do I find out whether I meet the subject-specific requirements for participation in the international Bachelor's degree programme Life Science and International Health?

Information on the subject-specific recognition of European and international higher educational qualifications can be found in the German authorities' database anabin.