Overview

The Biochemistry programme at Vilnius University provides with research skills needed to know and understand modern methods and technologies necessary for creative development and implementation of scientific ideas.

Why choose this programme?

The programme is devoted to students with in-depth knowledge in Chemistry, dedicated to excel in Life sciences and Biotechnology.
Offers a modern, friendly and passionate study environment - our talented students are regular winners of iGEM - the largest world-wide scientific student competition.

Opens avenues for your future career ranging from fundamental science to applied fields in local biotech companies ( e.g., world-class research groups of Institutes of LSC, in addition to recently established EMBL Partnership Institute; private companies - ThermoFisher Scientific and TEVA).

Careers

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 related areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Biochemistry

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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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95

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59

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5.5

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Other requirements

General 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. 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.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year

Living costs

Vilnius

Lithuania

490 - 856 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

Why choose this programme?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Vilnius

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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