Overview

The Biology and Genetics programme at Vytautas Magnus University focuses to provide all necessary knowledge needed to promote broad range expertise, erudition, and intellectual sense of satisfaction during studies, practice and work. The programme also seeks to confer deep interest in biology and genetics, apply it at various circumstances, and to maintain professional competencies during lifelong learning.

Career Opportunities

The programme provides graduates with several general areas:

The field of biology is wide open, with diverse career opportunities available in health care, industry, environmental consulting, product development, forensics and governmental agencies.

Companies related to biotechnology, biopharmaceutics and food industry;

Research and study organizations dealing with various activities related to biotechnology, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutics, and environment preservation.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mathematics

Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry

Invertebrate Biology

Anatomy, Morphology and Systematics of Embriophytes

Statistic in Environment and Biology

Microbiology

General Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Biology Medicine Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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84

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
A high school diploma or equivalent degree (Mathematics, Biology and/or Chemistry have to be included into curriculum).

Proof of English Language

Admission score is counted based on: Motivation letter*0,3 + English*0,3 + Mathematics*0,2 + Biology or Chemistry *0,2.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4300 EUR / year

≈ 4300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4108 EUR / year

≈ 4108 EUR / year

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Kaunas

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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