About this program
Molecular Biotechnology (MA)
The aim of this program is to train professionals who would like to experience what studying a doctorate might be, whilst at the same time allowing to earn a high valuable masters-level qualification for the carrier in the industry.
The program's uniqueness is a study based on individual interdisciplinary specialization according to student’s interest through projects in laboratories and individual contact hours (mentoring).
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Technological Sciences and Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering).
- The education of applicant, based on previous academic studies and degrees, must state the degree project or work experience in research or research-related areas.
- The applicant's education should include at least 30 ECTS credits in the fields of biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, etc.
- Applicants must perform a motivational interview which will be conducted on a 10-point scale. Criteria of the interview: program selection factors; perspective vision of your professional life; English language skills.
- Applicants must submit:
i) motivational letter for the study program;
ii) one scientific recommendation. - English language proficiency – the level required - not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), or TOEFL score 75/IELTS score 6.
The interview will be held remotely and will take place on 29 April or 22 June 2022.
For more information please visit the university website.
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1 semester
- Preparation and management of biotechnological projects
- Bioethics and Biosafety
- Elective unit I
- Elective unit II
- Elective unit III
- Project I
2 semester
- Development of Biotechnology Business
- Elective unit I
- Elective unit II
- Elective unit III
- Project II
3 semester
- Project III
4 semester
- Final thesis (Project IV)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
The tuition price for local/EU students is 4787 EUR/year
The tuition price for International/Non-EU students is 5000 EUR/year
Qualification
Credit points: 120 ECTS
Qualification awarded: Master of Technological Sciences
A holder of a Master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology has good working knowledge in biotechnological processes and is competent to carry out independent and original investigations in the field of theoretical and applied Biotechnology. He/she also has acquired IT, team-working, critical and analytical thinking skills, has abilities of extending his/her knowledge without guidance and is ready to hold personal responsibility for his/her professional development.
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Vilnius University
Established in 1579, Vilnius University is Lithuania’s leading academic institution, ranking in the top 20 universities in the region (Emerging Europe & Central Asia QS University Rankings 2021). More than 21,000 students are currently studying on over 70 bachelors and...
Why study at Vilnius University
- Vilnius is one of the top 100 cities according to QS Best Student Cities
- Vilnius University is number 1 in Lithuania.
- Vilnius University is a leading higher education institution in student involvement in scientific work.
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