Overview

The uniqueness of the Molecular Biotechnology programme from Vilnius University includes studies based on individual interdisciplinary specialisations according to the students’ interests, through projects in laboratories and individual contact hours (mentoring).

What comes after?

A graduate of this programme will be able to plan and conduct a research project, understand and construct the methodology, and analyse and present the results to the scientific community and society. He/she will have the ability to effectively cooperate with scientists, engineers and managers, as well as to contribute to interdisciplinary teams in solving complex tasks.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preparation and management of biotechnological projects
Bioethics and Biosafety
Development of Biotechnology Business
Elective unit
Project

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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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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Molecular Sciences

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Academic requirements

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

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59

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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.
Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in the life sciences or physical sciences field groups, biotechnology field of the technological sciences field group, or bioengineering field of the engineering sciences field group.
Scientific research thesis or internship completed during the bachelor studies.
At least 30 ECTS credits in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, etc. earned in bachelor studies.
Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 70 per cent to be admitted.
The candidates shall submit: a motivational letter and one scientific recommendation.

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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

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EU/EEA Nationals

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year

Living costs

Vilnius

Lithuania

490 - 856 EUR / month

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Funding

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