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Introductory session
Get to know your faculty and your degree programme. At our Faculty Day on 1 October 2026 we will welcome you in the morning and introduce your Bachelor’s or Master’s programme. Afterwards the Student Council takes over with its own programme.
Morning programme
| Time | Programme item | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–11:00 | Welcome address in German, Vice-Dean Prof. Platte | Bio Science and Health, Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene |
| 11:00–12:00 | Welcome address in English, Vice-Dean Prof. Platte | Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Bioengineering, Biological Resources (M.Sc.) |
| from 11:15 | Degree programme sessions, until around 13:00 | all degree programmes |
Laboratory ID cards
To enter the laboratories, you will need a laboratory pass and a lab coat. The laboratory pass will be issued during the Internship. To receive it, you must have successfully completed the general safety induction for the laboratory – you can complete this safety induction online via Moodle.
Entry requirements & recognition
Here you will find information on the entry requirements and recognition of the Basic intership.
Did your Bachelor’s degree last only 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits) instead of 7 (210 ECTS credits)? If so, you are still 30 ECTS credits short, which you must make up before registering your Master's thesis. You can clarify any questions regarding the nature and scope of the Learning Agreement with the Examination Board.
If you are studying Biological Resources and require a Learning Agreement, please visit the Moodle course ‘BR3 5099 Learning Agreement’ (Course: BR3 5099 Learning Agreement | HSRW Learning Portal) for further information, rather than contacting the Examination Board.
Lab Crash Course (Biological Resources only)
Are you studying Biological Resources? If so, you’ll need to complete and pass the Lab Crash Course – usually during the first week of lectures and, ideally, right at the start of your first semester. Register in advance by enrolling in the Moodle course ‘BR3 5098 Laboratory Crash Course’.
Useful links
Setting up your accounts – email, Moodle, HISinOne and more: an overview of the university’s platforms and tools, as well as help with email accounts, Wi-Fi and more.
First Day / Freshers’ Week: Information on starting your studies for all students at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences.
General information for students: from semester dates to the examination period.
Degree programmes at the Faculty of Life Sciences: On your degree programme’s page, you’ll find examination regulations, module handbooks and study plans.
Class schedule: the current timetable for the Faculty of Life Sciences for the winter semester 2026/27.
Faculty of Life Sciences homepage: News, contact details and all other information about your faculty.
Virtual Student Service Point: The Central Student Advisory Service is here to help with any questions you may have about your studies.
Life Sciences Students’ Union: represents the interests of all students at the Faculty.
IT Services: an overview of all the university’s IT services.
Checklist before starting your Bachelor’s degree (PDF): your guide to all the important steps to take before you begin your studies.
