Molecular Biology

WHY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY STUDY PROGRAMME AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY?

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 Molecular Biology programme, a graduate has deep knowledge in Molecular Biology, and is able to analyses and evaluate scientific and practical data, generate and implement scientific novelties in areas of modern life sciences, independently solve problems related to molecular biology, biotechnology and biomedicine.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Applicants for Molecular Biology master programme should have a Bachelor or equivalent degree in one of these fields: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology.
• 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;

V = Average of the grades of the following subjects or their close equivalents (in bachelor or equivalent degree diploma): Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics;

D = Grade of bachelor thesis in molecular biology 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.