MA/MS in Molecular biology

Objective(s) of a study programme: The objective of Master programme in Molecular Biology is to educate specialists for independent work in research and education areas of modern life sciences and technologies. Learning outcomes: Having completed Molecular Biology programme a graduate has deep knowledge in Molecular Biology, and is able to analyze and evaluate scientific and practical data, generate and implement scientific novelties in areas of modern life sciences, independently solve problems related to molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, biopharmacy, environmental safety. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, laboratory work, practical training, seminars, consultations, self -study. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of evaluation is an examination. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1(very poor) to 10(excellent). Study subjects (modules), practical training: Obligatory courses: Molecular cell biology, Scientific research practice (16+16 weeks) and Master Thesis. Large list of elective courses: Cell technologies, Microbial genetics, Scientific research practice (16+16 weeks), Molecular biology of cancer, Molecular virusology, Molecular biology of signal transduction, Molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, Molecular mechanisms of symbiosis, Structural biology of macromolecules, Immunotechnologies, Systems biology, Bioethics. Distinctive features of a study programme: Molecular biology master programme provides knowledge and skills in molecular biology and related sciences as well as competences necessary for development of independent scientific investigators. Access to professional activity: Graduates could be employed by life science, medical, agricultural research institutions, by biotechnological, pharmaceutical, biomedical companies. The undergraduate attributes are applicable in a wider context and help them find employment in other institutions of private and public sectors. Access to further study: Masters of Sciences in Molecular Biology have possibility to continue scientific career in doctoral (PhD) studies in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Microbiology, Biology at the University of Vilnius and in Life Science areas at the Universities abroad.