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Table 2. ASIIN Subject Specific Criteria (SSC) for Bachelor Degree of Life Sciences

Kode Specialist Competences
They have sound fundamental knowledge of
SSC1 mathematics and the natural sciences with relevance
to the life sciences

SSC2 They have knowledge of the fundamentals of molecular,
cell and organismic biology
They have Acquisition of methodological competence
SSC3 in the life sciences, as well as the ability to apply this in

other contexts. Capability of carrying out independent
scientific work in labs and outdoors, as well as with
regard to handling organisms

SSC4 They have Sound knowledge in at least one special area
of the degree programmes

They have Relevant knowledge of safety and
SSC5 environmental issues as well as the associated legal
fundamentals

SSC6 They have Capability of recognizing and solving subject-
relevant problems
SSC7 They have Capability of solving a scientific problem and
presenting the results thereof

They have Capability of doing literature research, of
SSC8 engaging in scientific discussion; presentation
competence
Social Competences

SSC9 They have Conceptual, analytical and logical thinking
They have Awareness of possible social, ethical and
SSC10 environment- related effects of actions

They have Acquisition of communication skills – also in
SSC11 a foreign language – and ability to appropriately
communicate scientific information to experts and

laypersons
SSC12 They have Capacity for teamwork, also on an
intercultural basis

SSC13 They have Acquisition of lifelong learning strategies