Vilnius University
Master in Molecular Biology
Vilnius, Lithuania
DURATION
3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1 May for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries | 1 July for citizens of EU/EFTA
** for Non-EU students | 5266€ per year for EU students | application fee EUR 100
Introduction
This programme aims to educate specialists for independent work in research and education areas of modern life sciences and technologies. Having completed the Molecular Biology programme, a graduate has deep knowledge of Molecular Biology and can analyze and evaluate scientific and practical data, generate and implement scientific novelties in areas of modern life sciences, and independently solve problems related to molecular biology, biotechnology, and biomedicine.
Why choose this programme?
- Studies last just 1.5 years
- All students carry out their final thesis based on original research work in a chosen scientific field
- Modern equipment and labs
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Curriculum
Scope of studies: 90 ECTS credits
Length: 1.5 years
1st Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Term Research Practice
Elective Courses
- Genetics of Microorganisms
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis
- Systems Biology
- Biothermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions
- Cancer Molecular Biology
- X-ray crystallography of biological macromolecules
- Essentials of scientific writing
2nd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Term Research Practice
Elective Courses
- Bioethics
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Immunotechnologies
- Cell Technologies
- Molecular Virology
- Molecular Mechanisms of Aging and Rejuvenation Technologies
- Molecular Mechanisms of Symbiosis
- Molecular Biology of Cell Signaling
3rd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Master Thesis
Program Outcome
The holder of a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology has a deep knowledge of the cell structure and functions of organisms in all domains of life at the molecular level and the ability to use molecular biology methods to investigate cells and their components, as well as to apply them in research and practical work in life sciences associated areas.
He/she can independently identify and solve molecular biology-related problems and understand their complexity in biotechnology, biomedicine, pharmacy, environmental safety and other areas while having the ability to work in interdisciplinary areas and integrate the knowledge of different scientific fields.
A graduate will have acquired the ability: to work independently and in a team at research, education and business institutions, and to translate knowledge and concepts to both professionals and non-professionals; to identify scientific and professional issues of interest in the context of modern life sciences; and to continuously learn, improve and update their knowledge and skills.
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Career Opportunities
- A graduate can work at research and medical institutions, biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies as well as at educational institutions.
- A graduate has the possibility to continue in a scientific career through doctoral (PhD) studies in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Microbiology or Biology.