Biophysics

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

• The objective

The goal of this programme is to educate specialists for research, development, education, business, and the public sector to solve problems in modern biomedical sciences, the environment, and ecology.

• Career opportunities

A graduate is able to work in the high-tech industry, research and development, education, medical institutions, and private and public agencies where knowledge in biophysics and life sciences is applied/acquired.

• Access to further studies

Masters of Science in Biophysics can continue a scientific career in doctoral (PhD) studies in life sciences.

APPLICATION FORM

 APPLY

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

A holder of a Master’s degree in Biophysics has good knowledge of general principles of operation and pathology in live systems, the capabilities and limitations of modern biophysical methods, principles of data analysis, and planning of scientific investigation. The graduate is able to continually update their knowledge and apply it to solve problems. They are also able to transfer knowledge and concepts to specialists and non-specialists.

COURSE INFORMATION

The programme has the following structure:

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 also be evaluated using a pass/fail system. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or a written-oral examination or a pass/fail evaluation. Students' knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using a grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent), or by pass/fail evaluation when pass/fail is foreseen as the final evaluation of the course unit. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Life, Physical, or Social Sciences (Psychology).
• Research-based bachelor’s thesis or at least 20 ECTS credits from practical experience in a research lab.
• The average of the learning results during the Bachelor's degree must not be lower than 70% of the maximum possible grade. 
• One scientific reference.
• N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since you completed your Bachelor's degree should not exceed five years.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• Motivational interview.
• Scientific reference.

CONTACTS

Academic contact:

Prof. Aidas Alaburda

Admission contact:

Admission Office at Vilnius University