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, genotoxicology. The programme provides modern knowledge and practical skills in genetics necessary for 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 improved in doctoral studies in the fields of biology (genetics), molecular biology or biochemistry.

APPLICATION FORM

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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. He/she has also acquired IT, teamwork, critical and analytical thinking skills, has the ability to extend his knowledge without guidance, and is ready to hold personal responsibility for his/her professional development.

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

COURSE INFORMATION

The programme has the following structure:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

The main form of assessment is an examination. Every course unit is ompletes with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail assessment. Student's knowledge and general performance during the examination are assessed by using the 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