Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
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	€4,234 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time Vytautas Magnus University bank details: Bank Address: Gedimino pr. 12, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania Bank Account: LT04 7044 0600 0284 8625 Bank Code: 70440 SWIFT/BIC: CBVILT2X Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Education Documents (University Cerificate and Transcript of Records) will be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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.

Language requirements	English applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87 iBT / 534 PBT; IELTS 5.5 or any other document proving B2 level)

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload filled and signed Letter of Concurrence Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Example

More information	vdu.lt/en/study/program/show/271

Overview

The Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program connects the fundamental research with its applications and integrates genetics, gene technology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, systems biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics. The Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program strives to provide all necessary knowledge needed to promote the broad-range expertise, erudition, and intellectual sense of satisfaction during the studies, practice and work. During this program, you will acquire the in-depth knowledge and skills via theoretical and practical training. You will become highly competent in the field of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with excellent perspectives for an independent career in an academic or industrial research environment.

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.