Biochemistry

WHY BIOCHEMISTRY STUDY PROGRAMME AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY?

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

https://www.vu.lt/site_files/2019_BIOCHEMISTRY.pdf

• Applicants for Biochemistry master programme should have a Bachelor or equivalent degree in one of these fields: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering.
• English Language requirements: applicant has  to present document  providing the level not lower than B2 (following the common European Framework of Reference Languages (CEFR), or TOEFL score 75/IELTS score 6.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

The grade for admission (K) is calculated by the following formula:

K= 0,4V+0,3E + 0,3D

E = Motivation letter 0.3

V = Average of the grades of the  following subjects or their  close  equivalents (in bachelor or equivalent degree diploma): Biochemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry.

D = Grade of bachelor thesis in biochemistry or related sciences.

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

Students can participate in ERASMUS+ mobility programme which gives an opportunity to study at VU’s Partner University or do internship abroad.