# Department of Biology Education

**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/contact/departments-and-centres

## Explore the Diversity of Life

## Welcome to the Department of Biology Education!

At the Department of Biology Education (BIG), biology teaching at Stockholm University is coordinated and developed. Through close collaboration with the university’s research departments, our students gain an education grounded in cutting-edge science and inspired by a genuine spirit of discovery.

### [Application for autumn 2026 is open](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue?q=&effectiveStartPeriodCode=%5B%22HT2026%22%5D&organisationId=%5B%22460%22%5D)

Apply to our autumn programmes and courses by 15 April

### [During your studies](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/during-your-studies)

Good to know as a student at BIG

### [Welcome new Master's students!](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/new-student/welcome-new-masters-students)

We hope to see you at Introduction week

## NEWS

## CALENDAR

## Courses and programmes

Everything that lives or has ever lived on Earth is studied within biology. Biology gives you both a deep understanding of life’s processes and the tools to analyze, question, and explain phenomena in nature and society. The Department of Biology Education (BIG) coordinates teaching and provides education in biology at all levels.

[Search our programmes and courses](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/courses-and-programmes)

## Our teachers

At our department, you’ll meet biologists who are not only active researchers but also passionate teachers. Their research shapes the teaching, ensuring you always learn grounded in science.

[Meet out teachers](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/study-with-us/meet-our-teachers)

### [Degree projects](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/degrees)

Gain deeper theoretical knowledge and practical skills while working independently within an ongoing research project.

### [Traineeships](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/courses-and-programmes/traineeships-for-work-life-experience)

Apply what you have learnt at a biological workplace and gain valuable work life experience.

### [Incoming Exchange Students](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/incoming-exchange-students)

Study biology at Stockholm University! Learn from leading researchers and enjoy the city and nature.

### [Student Support Team](https://www.su.se/english/divisions/department-of-biology-education/education/contact)

We support you with academic planning and answer study-related questions.