Faculty of Biology
University of Latvia
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Bachelor
Studies
Biology Master
Studies
Biology Doctor
Studies
UL Faculty of Biology
Professional
studies
Biology Bachelor
Study Programme
The goal of the programme:
to provide knowledge in wide spectrum of
general subjects of Biology and Natural
Sciences, to commence the specialisation in
a selected field of Biological Sciences
Degree awarded
Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Biology
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Bachelor
Study Programme
3 academic years
124 credit points, of them:
 compulsory courses = part (A) 68 CP (55%)
 specialised courses = part (B) 44 CP (35%)
 free choice courses = part (C) 12 CP (10%)
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Bachelor
Study Programme
Study Plan, 1st Year
General Biology:
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Introduction to Cell Biology
Introduction to Genetics
Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Botany
Introduction to Zoology
Introduction to Ecology
Parallel: Introduction to studies (part C)
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Bachelor
Study Programme
Study Plan, Part A
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Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Mathematics and Informatics
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Field Course in Botany and Zoology
Genetics and Evolution
Physics
Biometry
Plant Anatomy
Plant Physiology
Human Anatomy
Human and Animal Physiology
Environmental Protection
Research Project
Bachelor’s Work
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Bachelor
Study Programme
Study Plan, Part B
Semester
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Sum of CP
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10
16
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UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Master
Study Programme
The goal of the programme:
to offer the possibilities to obtain the
Master’s academic degree through the
studies and research which combine
modern theoretical and methodological
knowledge in one of the branches of
Biology with overwiev about the current
developments in the field
Degree awarded:
Master of Natural Sciences in Biology
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Master
Study Programme
2 academic years
80 credit points
 compulsory courses = part (A) 16 CP (20%)
 specialised courses = part (B) 38 CP (47.5%)
 Biology Master thesis 26 CP (32.5%)
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Master
Study Programme
Study Plan, Part A
• Current Opinions in Biology
• Basic Scills for Innovation Activities
UL Faculty of Biology
Biology Master
Study Programme
Study Plan, Part B
Modules – directions of theoretical studies in
sub-branches of Biology:
• Botany
• Ecology
• Genetics,
Biochemistry
and Cell Biology
• Human and Animal
Physiology
UL Faculty of Biology
• Microbiology and
Biotechnology
• Plant Physiology
• Zoology and
Hydrobiology
Doctor of Biology
Study Programme
The goal of the programme:
to offer the possibilities to obtain the Doctor’s
academic degree in a sub-branch of Biology
and to educate highly qualified specialists,
which are capable for independent academic,
enterpreneurial and labour activities in one of
the sub-branches of Biology
Degree awarded:
Doctor of Biology naming the branch of
Biology, in which the research was
accomplished
UL Faculty of Biology
Doctor of Biology
Study Programme
3 - 5 academic years
144 credit points
• Supervised research in some sub-branch of
Biology and publishing of the results - 100 CP
• Theoretical studies (two exams) – 14 CP
• Acquisition of the transferable skills – 18 CP
• Acquisition of the experience in university
teaching and popularisation of Science – 12 CP
UL Faculty of Biology
Doctor of Biology
Study Programme
Main research directions of the Doctoral
studies
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Ecology
• Genetics
• Human and
Animal Physiology
UL Faculty of Biology
• Hydrobiology and
Hydroecology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Zoology
Professional Higher
Education Study Programme
The goal of the programme:
to ensure the obtaining of the higher professional
education by the secondary school biology and
elementary school chemistry teachers, granting the
qualified biologists and chemists the right to work in
the corresponding Latvian educational institutions
in accordance with the contemporary scientifical and
technological, educational and social requirements
Qualification awarded:
Secondary school biology and elementary
schoole chemistry teacher
UL Faculty of Biology
Professional Higher
Education Study Programme
1 academic year
40 credit points
 compulsory courses = part (A) 26 CP (65%)
 elective courses = part (B) 14 CP (35%)
UL Faculty of Biology
Departments and research
laboratories of the Faculty of
Biology
• Department of Plant Physiology
• Department of Botany and Ecology
• Department of Human and Animal Physiology
• Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Department of Molecular Biology
• Department of Zoology and Animal Ecology
• Computer Class of the Faculty
• Library of the Faculty
UL Faculty of Biology
Academic staff
• Professors
8
• Associate Professors
10
• Docents
7
• Lecturers
7
UL Faculty of Biology
Institutes and laboratories of the
University of Latvia
• Institute of Aquatic Ecology
• Institute of Biology
• Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
• Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Institute of Microbiology and Virology
• Biomedicine Research and Study Centre
• Botanical Garden
• Laboratory of Gene Expression
• Laboratory of Geographic Information Systems
• Laboratory of Plant Tissue Cultures
• Museum of Systematic Zoology
• Rhododendron-breeding Nursery
UL Faculty of Biology
Faculty of Biology
University of Latvia
UL Faculty of Biology