The structure of basic academic studies in Biology consists of 36 subjects and 1 field lesson. Out of the total number of courses, 27 courses are compulsory, 1 compulsory field course and 9 optional courses. In the first year, 9 subjects are studied, of which 1 is optional and chosen from 3 offered. In the second year, 8 subjects are studied, of which 1 is optional out of 3 offered. In the third year, 10 subjects are studied, of which 4 are optional and are chosen from the 2 offered. In the fourth year, 9 teaching subjects are studied, of which 3 are optional and are chosen from 2 offered and 1 mandatory field teaching.
Each subject in the study program is expressed by the number of ESPB points, and the scope of studies is expressed by the sum of ESPB points for all four years (240 ESPB in total).
Education of experts in the field of biology, competent to work in biological laboratories, accredited laboratories for quality control, biotechnology laboratories, botanical gardens, natural history museums, national parks, institutes for monitoring and environmental protection, scientific institutes and laboratories of various industrial, agricultural and medical branches where the knowledge from biology is applicable.
Capabilities of fundamental knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of living organisms, basic biological laws and principles of mutual interaction between living organisms and the interaction between living organisms and the external environment; mastering the methods and techniques of work in the laboratory and in the field; solving concrete problems in the field of biology with the use of scientific methods and procedures; connecting basic knowledge from different fields of biology and related disciplines, as well as their application in practice; monitoring and application of novelties in the field of biology, as well as the need for further training; the use of information and communication technologies in mastering knowledge in the field of biology and related disciplines; analytical approach and application of acquired knowledge in solving problems and predicting results and consequences; development of communication skills; independent and team work; adoption of the code of professional and scientific-research ethics.