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	€4,916 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter * 0,3 + Arithmetic average of bachelor degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0,4 + English grade * 0,3. A letter with a transcript of records should be sent by email from your previous study institution (University) directly to Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department email address – studies@vdu.lt and by post: Vytautas Magnus University International Cooperation Department K. Donelaičio g. 58 LT-44248, Kaunas Lithuania Transcript of Records should list all the subjects, grades, credits and/or hours 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.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: applicant has to present document proving B2 level (TOEFL 87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT, IELTS 5,5-6,5, Cambridge English First (FCE), BEC Vantage, Michigan ECCE, PTE General Level 3, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310, Duolingo 100-115) if the applicant is not native speaker and/or had not received education in English. After admission, all students have to take English language test at the Institute of Foreign Languages at Vytautas Magnus University. If English level is below B2 students will have to study English to reach C1 level (in first four semesters of Bachelor studies).

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 programme connects fundamental research with its applications and integrates genetics, gene technology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, systems biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
The programme focuses to provide all necessary knowledge needed to promote broad range expertise, erudition, and intellectual sense of satisfaction during studies, practice and work. During this program, you acquire in-depth knowledge and skills via theoretical and practical training.
You 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.