Systems Biology
Lithuania, Vilnius
| Study location | Lithuania, M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21, Vilnius |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master in Health Sciences) |
| Course code | 6213GX002 |
| Tuition fee | €4,916 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is non-refundable and is paid to: Account holder: Vilnius University |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in study areas such as Informatics, Physical, Life or Health sciences. Selection Criteria: CV prepared according to Europass. Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Office of International Admissions |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS 6+; iBT TOEFL 75+ If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Selection Criteria: Candidate should prepare scientific essay in one of the announced topics. Topics and instructions for the essay are here: www.mf.vu.lt/images/English_version/Scientific_Essay_Topics_for_2019_Admission.pdf |
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Overview
The Systems Biology master’s degree programme is a joint programme of three faculties – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, and Life Sciences Centre. The programme’s aims are to prepare highly qualified biological systems analysts, laboratory specialists and specialists who are able to organise and lead research projects, understand the processes of fundamental biological systems, describe the processes of evolutionary biological systems mathematically, and improve technological solutions and develop new ones to solve systems biology problems.
International, interdisciplinary Systems Biology master’s program will prepare systems biology specialists with broad skills, integrating biomedical knowledge with mathematical modelling.
Program is prepared by Faculty of Medicine and Centre of Life Sciences of Vilnius university those own up to date laboratories and gather the best knowledge for omics data analysis. Studies are conducted in English only, attracting foreign researchers/tutors, social partners and potential employers.
Career opportunities
Systems Biology programme’s graduates can find a job position in both public (universities, health care institutions, research institutes) and private (biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies) sectors. The specialists can also be attractive in valleys where science, studies and business are integrated. Students also can continue their career in PhD studies.