Biochemistry

Sukurta: 24 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 6 500€ for non-EU students 5 266€ for EU students
	Start of studies 1 September
	City Vilnius

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The goal of this programme is to deepen and broaden our students’ knowledge of biochemistry and the related sciences and to increase their understanding of the achievements and perspectives of biochemistry. The programme provides the research skills needed to know and understand the modern methods and technologies necessary for the creative development and implementation of scientific ideas.

Programme structure

Course unit title	ECTS credits
Course unit title	ECTS credits
1 semester Compulsory courses Term Research Project Mechanisms of Organic Reactions Elective courses Biothermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions Bionanotechnologies X-ray crystallography of biological macromolecules Ecological Biochemistry Synthetic Biology Systems Biology Cancer Molecular Biology Enzymatic reaction mechanisms Single-molecule experimental techniques Essentials of scientific writing	30.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
2 semester Compulsory courses Term Research Project Elective courses Mechanisms of Nucleic Acids and Protein Interaction Bioethics Advanced Biostatistics CRISPR-Cas Biology and Applications Membrane biology Nucleic Acids Chemistry Principles of Molecular Virology	30.0 15.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
3 semester Compulsory courses Term Research Project Elective courses Biothermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions Bionanotechnologies X-ray crystallography of biological macromolecules Ecological Biochemistry Synthetic Biology Systems Biology Cancer Molecular Biology Enzymatic reaction mechanisms Single-molecule experimental techniques Essentials of scientific writing	30.0 15.0 5.0 5.0 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

Mechanisms of Organic Reactions

Elective courses

Biothermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions

Bionanotechnologies

X-ray crystallography of biological macromolecules

Ecological Biochemistry

Synthetic Biology

Systems Biology

Cancer Molecular Biology

Enzymatic reaction mechanisms

Single-molecule experimental techniques

Essentials of scientific writing

30.0

10.0

5.0

2 semester

Compulsory courses

Term Research Project

Elective courses

Mechanisms of Nucleic Acids and Protein Interaction

Bioethics

Advanced Biostatistics

CRISPR-Cas Biology and Applications

Membrane biology

Nucleic Acids Chemistry

Principles of Molecular Virology

30.0

15.0

5.0

3 semester

Compulsory courses

Term Research Project

Elective courses

Biothermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions

Bionanotechnologies

X-ray crystallography of biological macromolecules

Ecological Biochemistry

Synthetic Biology

Systems Biology

Cancer Molecular Biology

Enzymatic reaction mechanisms

Single-molecule experimental techniques

Essentials of scientific writing

30.0

15.0

5.0

4 semester

Compulsory courses

Master Thesis

30.0

30.0

Key Learning Outcomes

A holder of a Master’s degree in Biochemistry has the knowledge of biochemistry necessary for independent scientific research, is able to use the modern methods and technologies of experimental biochemistry and the related sciences in vivo, in vitro and in silico, and has an ability to integrate the knowledge of different sciences, apply the methods and technologies of biochemistry and the related sciences in research and practical work, select appropriate methods of research and interpret the results obtained through those methods in a reasonable manner, work in interdisciplinary areas and use the knowledge of different scientific fields in solving problems relating to the research, perform research and practical work requiring analytical and innovative thinking, and plan and conduct research in the fields of biochemistry and the related fields. The programme provides students with the ability to be responsible for the decisions they take, critically evaluate the latest novelties in the fields of biochemistry and the related sciences, as well as to improve and update their knowledge and skills.

Programme Specific Requirements

The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:

Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in the molecular biology and biochemistry field of the life sciences field group, bioengineering field of the engineering science field group and biotechnology field of the technology science field group.
Scientific research bachelor thesis on biochemistry or related topics. Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 70 per cent to be admitted.
Entrance examination in biochemistry. Those who provided no less than half right answers may be admitted. The examination is carried out remotely and held on 26 April and 20 June 2024. The candidates will be informed individually about the exact time. The structure of the exam is provided in advance.

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

Why choose this programme?

The programme is devoted to students with an in-depth knowledge of Chemistry, who are dedicated to excelling in the fields of Life sciences and Biotechnology.
We offer a modern, friendly and passionate study environment – our talented students are regular winners of iGEM, the largest worldwide scientific student competition.
Opens avenues for your future career in fields ranging from fundamental science to applied fields in local biotech companies ( e.g. world-class research groups of Institutes of the LSC, in addition to the recently established EMBL Partnership Institute; or in private companies such as ThermoFisher Scientific and TEVA)

What comes after?

A graduate can work at biochemical and chemical laboratories, as well as industry and trading companies.
A graduate’s analytical knowledge could be further improved through doctoral studies in the fields of biochemistry and the related areas.

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