Genetics

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

• The objective

To develop experience of the experimental work in genetics, which can be realised by original experimental work in various fields of genetics: molecular, plant, human genetics, or genetics of microorganisms, gene engineering, cytogenetics, and genotoxicology. The programme provides modern knowledge and practical skills in genetics necessary for an independent scientific and professional career in rapidly developing areas of genetic technologies, biomedicine, and biotechnologies.

• Career opportunities

A graduate is able to work in the field of biotechnological and biomedical industry, at research institutions of biomedical profile, as well as at educational institutions.

• Access to further studies

Analytical knowledge could be strengthened in doctoral studies in biology (genetics), molecular biology, or biochemistry.

APPLICATION FORM

APPLY

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

A holder of a Master's degree in Genetics possesses a strong working knowledge of molecular, human, and plant genetics, cytogenetics, genotoxicology, and gene informatics, and is competent to conduct original investigations in the fields of theoretical and applied genetics, molecular biology, and genotoxicology. They have also acquired IT, teamwork, and critical and analytical thinking skills, are able to extend their knowledge without guidance, and are ready to take personal responsibility for their professional development.

VU LSC students of MSc Genetics can participate in the Coimbra Group Cancer Biology Project. The purpose of the project is to enable students to extend their knowledge and focus their studies and research in the field of Cancer Biology.

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 assessment is an examination. Every course unit is completed with either a written or a written-oral examination or a pass/fail evaluation. Students' knowledge and overall performance during the examination are assessed using a grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent).

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Life Sciences
• The following subjects or their close equivalents should be studied during Bachelor's studies (comprising no less than 30 ECTS credits in total): Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Genetics, and a Bachelor's Thesis (Project). For each of these subjects, the grades must be at least 60% of the maximum possible grade.
• The average of the learning results during the Bachelor's degree must not be lower than 70% of the maximum possible grade.
• Applicants must submit a motivational letter for the study programme and at least one recommendation from his/her former supervisor or professor.
• Motivational interview.
• N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since you completed your Bachelor's degree should not exceed five years.

CONTACTS

Academic contact:

Prof. Juozas Rimantas Lazutka

Admission contact:

Admission Office at Vilnius University