Study programme code

LTBKB.LT

Head of the Study Programme

Kairi Koort

MER study programme code

0000000011

version code

LTBKB/27

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Bioloogia (kõrvalerialaga)

study programme title in Engl.

Biology (with Minor Field of Study)

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study programme group

life sciences

Study programme subgroup

Biology

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Upper secondary school leaving certificate, vocational secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification. show more...

Admission exam.
Estonian language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Degrees conferred

loodusteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology study programme is a specialist with broad-based biological knowledge, show more...
research skills, and practical experience, who is able to link biological knowledge with other fields and act responsibly in a changing scientific, educational, and work environment. The study programme creates prerequisites for entering the labor market, professional development, and further studies in the fields of nature, health, education, and science.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows the main theoretical starting points, concepts and development trends of biology and distinguishes scientifically based positions from opinions show more...

- formulates problems related to biology, plans data collection, and analyzes and interprets research results using appropriate methods
- explains current topics in biology and natural sciences in Estonian and at least one foreign language, adapting their communication style to the target group and cultural context
- develops solutions to biology-related problems independently and in a team, taking into account the roles, needs and opportunities of team members and valuing innovation and entrepreneurship
- performs professional tasks responsibly, creatively and ethically, following laboratory and field safety requirements and coping with stressful situations
- applies biological knowledge and skills safely and purposefully, using modern digital and analytical tools, including artificial intelligence applications, critically, ethically and in accordance with academic practices
- sets learning goals, analyzes their learning and work process, and consciously shapes their learning and career path
- acts as a specialist in the field of biology and a responsible citizen in a way that supports environmental and social sustainability

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.