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Genetics

The aim of the Genetics programme is to develop experience through experimental work in genetics. This is done by original experimental work in various fields of genetics including: molecular, plant, human genetics or the genetics of microorganisms, gene engineering, cytogenetics and genotoxicology. The programme provides students with the modern knowledge and practical skills in genetics necessary for an independent scientific and professional career in the rapidly developing areas of genetic technologies, biomedicine and biotechnologies.

  • Work within the modern GMC research infrastructure
  • Application of advanced genetic and bioinformatics methods
  • Broad career opportunities

Genetics

The aim of the Genetics programme is to develop experience through experimental work in genetics. This is done by original experimental work in various fields of genetics including: molecular, plant, human genetics or the genetics of microorganisms, gene engineering, cytogenetics and genotoxicology. The programme provides students with the modern knowledge and practical skills in genetics necessary for an independent scientific and professional career in the rapidly developing areas of genetic technologies, biomedicine and biotechnologies.

  • Work within the modern GMC research infrastructure
  • Application of advanced genetic and bioinformatics methods
  • Broad career opportunities
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  • degree of Master of Life Sciences
  • Life Sciences Center
  • 2
  • Life Sciences
  • Genetics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Life Sciences
  • Life Sciences Center
  • 2
  • Life Sciences
  • Genetics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

Programme curriculum covers advanced genetic research methods and big data analysis. You will study molecular genetics techniques, genotoxicology, recombinogenic, plant genetics and genomics, and you will complete research practice every semester. Elective courses will allow you to delve deeper into epigenetics, genome evolution, human genome analysis, behavioral genetics, oncogenetics, synthetic biology, virology, or cell technologies.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • Graduates of the Master’s programme in Genetics have a strong command of molecular genetics, as well as human, plant and microorganism genetics, cytogenetics, genotoxicology and bioinformatics.
  • They are able to work independently in both research and applied fields of genetics, molecular biology and genotoxicology; they have skills in using information systems, think critically and analytically, work in a team, and can take personal responsibility in career paths that involve decision-making.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Life Sciences.
Following subjects or their close equivalents should be studied during Bachelor studies (no less than 30 ECTS credits totally): Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Bachelor Thesis (Project). For each of these subjects, the grades must be at least 60% of the maximum possible grade. Applicants with an overall grade average of at least 70% are eligible for admission.

Applicants must submit a motivational letter for the study programme and at least one reference.

Interviewed applicants will be ranked, those with the highest score (but not less than 20) are admitted.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Proving your language skills
Other requirements
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-D (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). 
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Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

The motivational interview is organised remotely. Evaluated during the interview: the motivation behind choosing the programme, a short presentation on the bachelor thesis or scientific practice, English language proficiency. Each aspect is assessed on a 10-point system. The candidates are ranked; persons with the highest points (but no less than 20) are admitted.

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange you accommodation
  • 6 500 € for non-EU students 5 538 € for EU students
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

Scholarships for Master's

  • degree of Master of Life Sciences
  • Life Sciences Center
  • 2
  • Life Sciences
  • Genetics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Life Sciences
  • Life Sciences Center
  • 2
  • Life Sciences
  • Genetics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

Programme curriculum covers advanced genetic research methods and big data analysis. You will study molecular genetics techniques, genotoxicology, recombinogenic, plant genetics and genomics, and you will complete research practice every semester. Elective courses will allow you to delve deeper into epigenetics, genome evolution, human genome analysis, behavioral genetics, oncogenetics, synthetic biology, virology, or cell technologies.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • Graduates of the Master’s programme in Genetics have a strong command of molecular genetics, as well as human, plant and microorganism genetics, cytogenetics, genotoxicology and bioinformatics.
  • They are able to work independently in both research and applied fields of genetics, molecular biology and genotoxicology; they have skills in using information systems, think critically and analytically, work in a team, and can take personal responsibility in career paths that involve decision-making.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Life Sciences.
Following subjects or their close equivalents should be studied during Bachelor studies (no less than 30 ECTS credits totally): Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Bachelor Thesis (Project). For each of these subjects, the grades must be at least 60% of the maximum possible grade. Applicants with an overall grade average of at least 70% are eligible for admission.

Applicants must submit a motivational letter for the study programme and at least one reference.

Interviewed applicants will be ranked, those with the highest score (but not less than 20) are admitted.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Proving your language skills
Other requirements
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-D (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). 
Online Mathematics Placement Test

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

The motivational interview is organised remotely. Evaluated during the interview: the motivation behind choosing the programme, a short presentation on the bachelor thesis or scientific practice, English language proficiency. Each aspect is assessed on a 10-point system. The candidates are ranked; persons with the highest points (but no less than 20) are admitted.

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange you accommodation
  • 6 500 € for non-EU students 5 538 € for EU students
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

Scholarships for Master's
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Career prospects

Genetics master’s graduates work in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and biomedical industries, in genetic testing laboratories, molecular diagnostics centers, and biomedical research institutions. Graduates find employment at the Nature Research Centre, biotechnology companies, hospital laboratories, universities, the public sector, and in education. Genetics competencies are also valued in R&D departments, clinical research organizations, and startups developing new genetic and biotechnological technologies.

Geneticist

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molecular diagnostics specialist

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clinical research coordinator

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R&D researcher in the biotechnology sector

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biopharmaceutical technologist

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bioinformatics analyst

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biologist in a genetic testing laboratory

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product development specialist in a biotechnology company

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research institute laboratory staff member

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