17 Life Sciences Master's Degree Programs in Lithuania

The goal of this programme is 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 is able to 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.

The aim of the program is to prepare the professionals that possess the advanced knowledge and skills in both biotechnology and materials science by combining the desing and problem-solving skills of engineering with the ones of biomedical sciences and are capable of using the acquired knowledge while solving practical problems in the biomedically oriented scientific research.

The Systems Biology Master’s program is developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Life Sciences Center, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. This interdisciplinary Master’s degree program prepares students to perform real-world work in rapidly developing fields including, but not limited to, biological systems modelling, bioengineering, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, neurobiology and data analysis. It is ideal for current and future biologists who wish to take advantage of the most powerful statistical models and programming tools, to produce quantifiable results in their field of choice.

The goal of the Ecology and Climate Change study program is to prepare ecology masters who understand the impact of climate change on ecosystem processes, principles and systems of environmental management and protection, factors influencing species diversity and distribution.

The double diploma second-cycle study program "Aquamatics" uniquely combines natural and engineering sciences. The program is created to prepare highly qualified environmental engineering specialists who are able to solve theoretical and practical problems of water management.

The goal of this programme is to deepen and broaden knowledge in biochemistry and related sciences and understand the achievements and perspectives of biochemistry. The program provides research skills needed to know and understand modern methods and technologies necessary for the creative development and implementation of scientific ideas.

The master program Food Sciences aims to educate qualified professionals able to use food research results at food factories and develop new products complying with demands of customers and satisfying their needs of healthy nutrition. In addition, graduates get competences in human resource management, organisation of production process and confidence for quick self-adjustment to continuously changing market.

The goal of this program is to educate specialists for research, development, education, business, and the public sector to solve problems in modern biomedical sciences, environment, and ecology. You will gain a good knowledge of general principles of operation and pathology in live systems, the capabilities, and limitations of modern biophysical methods, principles of data analysis, and planning of the scientific investigation.

The program Veterinary Medicine aims at educating highly skilled veterinary surgeons capable of working in the private and state network of veterinary services.

This programme aims to train professionals who would like to experience what studying at a doctorate level might be like, whilst at the same time allowing them to earn a valuable Master’s-level qualification for a career in the industry. The programme’s unique features include studies based on individual interdisciplinary specialisations according to the students’ interests, through projects in laboratories and individual contact hours (mentoring).

Agronomy is a study program designed for those seeking to excel in the modern agricultural sector. The mission of an agronomist is to feed the inhabitants of the planet! An agronomist is a competent, well-educated specialist who makes and implements decisions in agricultural activities, utilising innovative agrotechnical measures.

The Animal Science program offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods, and technologies in animal husbandry practice empower graduates to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with farm animals, and evaluates its results.

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 the necessary knowledge needed to promote a broad range of expertise, erudition, and an intellectual sense of satisfaction during studies, practice, and work. During this program, you acquire in-depth knowledge and skills via theoretical and practical training.

In the Biochemical Analysis master's study program, you will delve into the methodology of biochemical research, biologically active substances, modelling of chemical and biochemical processes, and methods of spectral and solid body and surface analysis.

The Natural Systems Management programme aims to provide students with the latest theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of ecology, for the successful preservation and recovery of our natural and semi-natural ecosystems. Students learn to assess the balance of terrestrial ecosystems and to propose decisions enabling sustainability. They will develop competencies in the use of inland waterways and terrestrial natural resources.