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 | €5,538 per year *Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation. |
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| Application fee | €100 per year The application fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in medicine or medical technology field of the life sciences study field group, health sciences study field group, bioinformatics or informatics engineering field of the informatics study field group, applied mathematics or biostatistics field of the mathematical sciences study field group, bioengineering field of the engineering sciences study field group, biotechnology field of the technological sciences study field group. In other cases, the approval of the Systems Biology study programme committee is necessary. N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years. The candidate should prepare a scientific essay in one of the announced topics. Topics and instructions for the essay are HERE 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. |
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| Language requirements | English The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, 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. Please answer the given questions as clearly and as on-point as possible. Please include any other additional information that you think might be important to show your suitability to study Systems Biology. Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my background make me a suitable candidate? How will the programme help me to achieve my goals? How is informatics and/or mathematics used in biological sciences? Provide several distinct examples. Why is informatics/mathematics useful/efficient in natural sciences? Biological sciences? What is a (bio)informatics/mathematics/statistics problem that you have recently enjoyed solving/learning? Could you provide examples how systems biology can be applied in neurosciences? Selection Criteria: Candidate should prepare scientific essay in one of the announced topics. Topics and instructions for the essay are HERE |
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Overview
The Systems Biology Master’s programme is developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Life Sciences Center, and the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. This interdisciplinary Master’s degree programme prepares students to perform real-world work in rapidly developing fields including, but not limited to, biological systems modelling, bioengineering, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, neurobiology and data analysis. It is ideal for current and future biologists who wish to take advantage of the most powerful statistical models and programming tools, to produce quantifiable results in their field of choice.
Career opportunities
The Systems Biology programme graduates can find job positions in both the public (universities, health care institutions, research institutes) and private (biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies) sectors.
These specialists can also be attractive in fields where science, studies and business are integrated.
Students may also choose to continue their career through PhD studies.