Biochemistry

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

•  The objective

To deepen and broaden knowledge in biochemistry and related sciences, as well as to understand the achievements and perspectives of biochemistry. The programme provides the research skills necessary to stand and apply modern methods and technologies required for the creative development and implementation of scientific ideas.

• Career opportunities

A graduate is able to work in biochemical and chemical laboratories, as well as in industry and trading companies.

• Access to further studies

Analytical knowledge could be improved in doctoral studies in the fields of biochemistry and related areas.

APPLICATION FORM

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KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

A holder of a Master’s degree in Biochemistry has knowledge in biochemistry necessary for independent scientific research, uses modern methods and technologies of experimental biochemistry and related sciences in vivo, in vitro and in silico, has an ability to integrate the knowledge of different sciences, apply methods and technologies of biochemistry and related sciences in research and practical work, select appropriate methods of research and interpret reasonably the results obtained through those methods, work in the interdisciplinary areas and use the knowledge of different scientific fields in solving problems of the research, perform research and practical work requiring analytical and innovative thinking, plan and conduct research in the field of biochemistry and related fields. The programme enables individuals to take responsibility for the decisions made, critically evaluate the latest developments in the field of biochemistry and related sciences, and improve and update their knowledge and skills.

COURSE INFORMATION

The programme has the following structure:

 *international students are taught individually

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Studies are completed by defending the Final Master's Degree Project.

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, course units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1(very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants for Biochemistry master programme should have a Bachelor or equivalent degree in one of these fields: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering.
• Applicants must have carried-out an experimental research work for a bachelor’s thesis in Biochemistry or related sciences.
• Applicants must have studied all of the following courses during their bachelor's degree studies: analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and biochemistry.
• The average of the learning results during Bachelor degree must not be lower than 70% of the maximum possible grade.
• N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• All the applicants must take an entrance examination in Biochemistry.

CONTACTS

Academic contact:

Prof. Saulius Serva,

Admission contact:

Admission Office at Vilnius University