Master DegreeMolecular Biology and Biotechnology
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Academic field | Biological Sciences (JACS C000) |
| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Master Degree (Master of Life Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €5,538 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree diploma or equivalent degree in one of these fields: Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Technological Sciences. Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter * 0,3 + Arithmetic average of Bachelor’s degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0,4 + English exam score or annual grade 0,3.* Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. An Official Academic Transcript should be emailed directly by the higher education institution to: recognition@vdu.lt and/or mailed by post, mailing address: Vytautas Magnus University, International Cooperation Department, Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania. Note: An Official Academic Transcript is a document issued by the institution in an envelope which is duly stamped and sealed by the issuing institution. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of English Language: the applicant must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of received results; check each certificate‘s validity period) if the applicant is not a native speaker and has not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable: TOEFL 87-109 iBT/ 534-633 PBT Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Example |
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Overview
In this master’s study program, you will deepen your knowledge of molecular biology and molecular ecology, practice in the molecular diagnostics laboratory, get acquainted with the main research directions and methods of immunogenetics, and analyze genetically modified organisms. In addition, you will be able to choose subjects that interest you: from molecular methods in forensic medicine to molecular biology of medicinal plants. After these studies, you will be able to create, apply and improve molecular biology and biotechnology research methods, ensure research quality and independently develop new biotechnologies. The available knowledge will allow you to pursue a career in various biotechnological, biopharmaceutical and food industry companies, environmental protection research institutions. You will also be able to continue your studies in doctoral programs in life sciences and related fields.
Career opportunities
The programme provides graduates with several general areas : Companies related to molecular biology, biotechnology, biopharmaceutics and food industry; Regulatory and monitoring agencies in the different departments of the national government. R&D (research and development) and quality control departments of companies operating in the sectors of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, cosmetics, agriculture, food and biotechnology as well as hospitals, private laboratories and in vitro fertilization (test tube baby) centers. Research and study organizations dealing with various activities related to molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutics, and environment preservation. International companies dealing with the design and production of equipments used in the field of molecular biology and genetics or medicine. Study opportunities at PhD Degree level: Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and other PhD programmes related to biotechnological and biomedical sciences.