Medical and Veterinary Genetics Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Overview

Medical and Veterinary Genetics at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is a great study programme to acquire competences in the biological and pathological processes in humans and animals. 

Curriculum incorporates theory and practice in genetic testing in clinical practice, such as cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical analysis.

Key facts

• Clinical skills are developed in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States;
• Small groups (10 students) in clinical courses;
• Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 88 different countries make up around 28 % of the total student body at LSMU;
• Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ or Nordplus (Nordic-Baltic Dental Hygiene-Oral Health) exchange programmes;
• Tuition fees at a good quality-to-cost ratio and reasonable living costs in Lithuania;
• Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counselling;
• Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, and other countries.