Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 20,000 EUR/year
- Price
- Sep 2024
- Start
- July 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Bremen / Germany
- Location
Program description
Cell Biology is concerned with the structure and physiology of cells, their components, and interactions with the environment, whereas Biochemistry is concerned with molecules and chemical processes in living organisms. The two fields are combined in a single comprehensive degree program that will provide you with a broad understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that form the foundation of life, including inheritance and gene expression principles. This enables BCCB graduates to address important societal problems in their careers, whether through basic or applied research, such as in biomedicine, biotechnology, or molecular biology. The BCCB program at Constructor University provides not only the theoretical foundation, but also extensive practical training. Students are also involved in hands-on research as part of their studies.
The program is consistently ranked highly in the CHE Rankings and U-Multirank.
Six semesters of study totaling 180 ECTS credit points comprise the three-year undergraduate program (CP). The 3C-Model, an innovative and student-centered modularization scheme, groups the disciplinary content of the three study years according to overarching themes.
Program structure
Year 1
- General Biochemistry
- General and Inorganic Chemistry
- General Cell Biology
- General Organic Chemistry
Year 2
- Advanced Biochemistry I
- Advanced Biochemistry II
- Advanced Biochemistry Lab
- Advanced Cell Biology I
- Advanced Cell Biology II
- Advanced Cell Biology Lab
- Microbiology
Year 3
- Experimental Strategy Design
- Biomedicine
- Current Topics in the Molecular Life Sciences
- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Price
Fee for two semesters (1 year) is 20,000 EUR for international students:
Fees up to (University Fees, Semester Ticket)* — 600 EUR.
*All fees are subject to change and this information sheet should be considered a guide only.
Requirements for applicants
- Recommendation letter (from a teacher, counselor, chancellor, or principal)
- Official or certified copies of high school transcripts (last 2-3 years of transcripts)
- Educational history form
You must complete 'Additional High School Information' in the Common App's 'Questions' section. Here you must attach an Educational History Form listing all the schools you've attended up to now.
- Standardized testing (sat/act)
If your high school diploma doesn't grant you straight entrance to a German institution, SAT/ACT may be required for enrollment. University doesn't require test scores from Abitur graduates. If you don't submit a standardized test, your application will be evaluated based on your personal essay, recommendations, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and application presentation.
- Language proficiency test
Test scores might show a non-native speaker's English skills. You'll get a waiver if:
- natural English speakers;
- trained entirely in English for at least 6 years;
- 600 or higher on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing;
- 9 or higher on ACT Writing.
- Motivation statement
About the university
Constructor University is one of the most internationally focused educational institutions in the globe and is located in Bremen, Germany. Since its inception in 2001, the university has attracted a diverse and talented student body from all corners of the globe.
More than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 110 countries are presently residing on campus and being prepared for a global career in business and science.
Constructor University has a wide range of degrees that combine different fields of study, from the natural sciences, math, and engineering to the social sciences and economics.
Classes are small, and each professor works as a mentor and academic advisor for each student. From the first year of school, students are interested in research. Constructor University students learn to be responsible global citizens who can use the skills they've learned to make a change in the world.
Mission and goals
University goal is to inspire young, talented people, regardless of nationality, religion, or background, to become global citizens who can assume leadership and responsibility for the future sustainable and peaceful development of humanity through academic education, intensive support, and living together on an international campus.
From this mission statement, Constructor University has deduced four key goals for its educational profile:
- Quality is achieved, in part, by early student involvement in research projects, multidisciplinary instruction, and individualized academic mentoring.
- Individual development the development of social and self-competence in a diverse community.
- Interculturality fostering intercultural competence by residing on a campus with students from more than 110 different countries and learning there.
- Competence building providing the specialized and transdisciplinary skills necessary for a successful career in business or science.
