Neurobiology

Sukurta: 25 November 2020

	Faculty Life Sciences Center
	Scope of studies and length 120 ECTS credits, 2 years
	Qualification awarded Master of Life Sciences
	Application deadline* 1 May / 1 July
	Language English
	Tuition fee per year 5 157€ EU students 6 500€ non-EU students
	Start of studies 1 September
	City Vilnius

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The aim of this programme is to educate specialists for independent work in research and education in the areas of neurosciences, electrophysiology and psychopharmacology. The holder of a Master’s degree in Neurobiology will have a good knowledge of the general principles of the structure, function and pathologies of the nervous system, is able to study the latest neuroscience-related literature, to identify and analyse neuroscience-related problems, and knows the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages of modern scientific and clinical investigation techniques.

Programme structure

Course unit title	ECTS credits
Course unit title	ECTS credits
1 semester Compulsory courses Term Research Project Neurophysiology Bioelectrical Processes Neuroanatomy Elective courses Histology Neuroethics Human Neuropsychology Adaptive Neurotechnologies Laboratory Animal Science Plant Sensory Systems Brain Imaging Methods	30.0 5.0 5.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
2 semester Compulsory courses Term Research Project Neurochemistry Biopsychology Psychophysiology Elective courses Genetics of Behavior Biophysics of Neuron Biophysics of Control Systems Biological Membranes	30.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
3 semester Compulsory courses Molecular Mechanisms of Sensory Transduction Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception Term Research Project Elective courses Histology Neuroethics Human Neuropsychology Adaptive Neurotechnologies Laboratory Animal Science Plant Sensory Systems Brain Imaging Methods	30.0 5.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4 semester Compulsory courses Master Thesis	30.0 30.0

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

1 semester

Compulsory courses

Term Research Project

Neurophysiology

Bioelectrical Processes

Neuroanatomy

Elective courses

Histology

Neuroethics

Human Neuropsychology

Adaptive Neurotechnologies

Laboratory Animal Science

Plant Sensory Systems

Brain Imaging Methods

30.0

5.0

10.0

5.0

2 semester

Compulsory courses

Term Research Project

Neurochemistry

Biopsychology

Psychophysiology

Elective courses

Genetics of Behavior

Biophysics of Neuron

Biophysics of Control Systems

Biological Membranes

30.0

10.0

5.0

3 semester

Compulsory courses

Molecular Mechanisms of Sensory Transduction

Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception

Term Research Project

Elective courses

Histology

Neuroethics

Human Neuropsychology

Adaptive Neurotechnologies

Laboratory Animal Science

Plant Sensory Systems

Brain Imaging Methods

30.0

5.0

10.0

5.0

4 semester

Compulsory courses

Master Thesis

30.0

30.0

Key Learning Outcomes

The holder of a Master’s degree in Neurobiology will have a good knowledge of the general principles of the structure, function and pathologies of the nervous system, is able to study the latest neuroscience-related literature, to identify and analyse neuroscience-related problems, and knows the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages of modern scientific and clinical investigation techniques. A graduate of the programme is able to work individually and in a team, to transfer their knowledge to professionals and non-professionals, to identify their own scientific interests in the context of modern life sciences, and to learn continuously, by improving and updating their knowledge and skills.

Programme Specific Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Life or Social Sciences.
A research-based Bachelor’s dissertation or project.
English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)), or a TOEFL score of 75/IELTS score of 6.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in life sciences or social sciences (psychology study field). Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 70 per cent to be admitted.
Scientific research bachelor thesis or scientific project.
Those meeting the requirements shall be invited to a motivational interview. The following six aspects are evaluated: the reasoning behind choosing Neurology; the reasoning behind choosing VU; academic experience and course units taken that are closely related to Neurobiology; bachelor thesis; future plans;
Each aspect is assessed on a 5-point system. A successful candidate must get no less than 20 points. The interview is organised remotely, the time is agreed upon individually.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

Why choose this programme?

A TEMPUS funded project has been established and is run together with our partners from Oxford University and Manchester University (UK), Western Ontario University (Canada), and Kuopio University (Finland).
The courses are taught by high-level specialists.
There are possibilities to prepare a Master’s thesis on topics outside of the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics.
Modern teaching facilities.

What comes after?

A Master of Sciences degree in Neurobiology ensures the graduate can work in the biotechnology industry, and in education, research and development at medical institutions, private and public agencies where knowledge, technologies and equipment in a field of neurobiology and live sciences are applied, created or traded.
The graduate’s analytical knowledge could be improved through embarking on doctoral studies in the fields of Life Sciences.

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