Biology

Description

The Biology programme aims to prepare high-quality, broad spectrum specialist in biology that are distinguished by creative and critical thinking, having fundamental low-based knowledge and faculties necessary for various biology-related tasks. 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. The programme also seeks to confer deep interest in biology, apply it at various circumstances, and to maintain professional competencies during lifelong learning.

Career Opportunities

• Companies related to biotechnology, biopharmaceutics and food industry;
• Research and study organizations dealing with various activities related to biotechnology, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutics, and environment preservation.

The BA programme in Biology provides the following study opportunities at Masters's Degree level:

Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Ecology, and other master programmes related to physical and biomedical sciences.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2540 Year (Non-EEA)

Application fee – 172,64 / 50 EUR

One year of studies is equal to 60 ECTS credits, divided to 30 per semester

• English

Course Content

I YearI semester

• A, B, D courses*

• General Biology

• Mathematics 1

II semester

• A, B, D subjects*

• Invertebrate Biology

• Plant, Fungi and Algae Systematics and Morphology

• Mathematics 2

• General Physics

• Plant Biology Practice

II YearI semester

• A, B, D courses*

• Vertebrate Biology

• General and Analytical Chemistry

• Molecular Physics and Optics

• Professional Language in Natural Sciences

II semester

• A, B, D courses*

• Plant Ecophysiology

• Morphophysiology

• Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry

• Animal Biology Practice

III YearI semester

• A, B, D courses*

• Biochemistry

• Statistical methods in Environmental Sciences and Biology

• Physical and Colloidal Chemistry

Term Paper No 1

Optional courses (2)

• Biological Investigations

• Biogeographics

• Energy Ecology

• Water Ecology

II semester

• Biophysics

• Microbiology and Basic Immunology

• General Genetics

• Term Paper No 2

Optional courses (2)

• Parasitology

• Human Ecology

• Environmental Chemistry

IV YearI semester

• Cell Biology

• Evolutionary and Population Genetics

• Developmental Biology

• Ecogenetoxicology and health

• Special Biology Practice

II semester

• Basic Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

• Neurobiology

• Final Thesis

Optional courses (1)

• Ecosystems Analysis

• Physical Chemistry Analysis

*A, B – optional courses.

D – elective courses.

Note: there might be some changes in the programme.

Requirements

Applicants for Biology programme must have a high school diploma (Biology and Chemistry should be studied) or equivalent degree and proven capability to fluently speak, read and write in English.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Vytautas Magnus University.