Biomolecules, cells, plants and animals are the center of teaching and research in the Department of  Biology at the University of Berne.

Our three Institutes of Cell Biology, Plant Sciences and Ecology & Evolution focus on biological processes reaching from the  molecular level to cell structures to plant and animal species and their communities.

The Department of Biology employs over 60 teachers. Many of these teacher head working groups and offer about 500 current students who are majoring in biology (at all levels) attractive research options in modern facilities.

Acting Director: Prof. Dr. Isabel Roditi

SystemsX.ch: a new research programme in the area of Systems Biology. Please browse our broschure for information on courses in Systems Biology provided by group leaders from all three institutes of our department.

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