Daugavpils University - Biology - Bachelor's undergraduate

Biology

Last updated on:2020-03-05

Type of study programme		Bachelor degree
Degree		Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Biology
Licence/accreditation		Study programme accredited until 31-Dec-2022

Duration		3 years
Study type		Full-time
Credit points		125 (ECTS: 187,5)
Study language		English (EN)
Fees		2400 EUR per year (2020/21)

Study programme description		The aim of the study programme is to provide qualitative theoretical knowledge and research skills. Students in this programme acquire theoretical and practical training so that they are able to be involved in national economy problem solving. Students become competitive in Latvian and foreign markets. Studies are organised in the form of lectures, seminars, project work, discussion in groups, laboratory work, etc. The programme provides theoretical and practical knowledge in biology and its sub-branches. Students learn to the general regularities, functioning and development of biological systems at all levels. They also learn global and local problems in biology and possible solutions. Students are taught methodology in biology, laboratory work skills, instrumental research and observation in nature. After graduating students can work in the field of biology researchand science related state institutions or private enterprises.
Study programme link		du.lv/en/studies-admission/study-programmes/academic-bachelors-study-programmes/biology/
Requirements		Secondary education, English language proficiency For detailed admission requirements click here:https://du.lv/en/studies-admission/admission/

Daugavpils University

Higher Education Institution

Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils LV-5401, Latvia

Phone:+371 65425564 Fax:+371 65422890

E-mail:international@du.lv www.du.lv/en

Provider information:

Daugavpils University (DU) was founded in 1921 and today is the biggest regional state university and the only university in Eatern-Latvia. DU has five faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Faculty of Music and Art and the Faculty of Education and Management.
DU has an advantage of being located in a multicultural environment. We cooperate with various institutions worldwide and recently we became a member of EUA. Our University participates in international Erasmus programme.
University was accredited in 2004 for the whole period.

Population in the city of Daugavpils: 82 640

Total number of students: 2163 (2019/20)

Number of International students: 68 (2019/20)

Number of staff: 194 (2019/20)

Accommodation possibilities and costs: Daugavpils University has four dormitories that are owned and operated by the University. Price: approximately 55 EUR. If necessary, DU provides room for students spouses. For further information see here.