MEDICAL AND VETERINARY GENETICS

Program Overview

The Medical and Veterinary Genetics program at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is a 3.5-year program taught in English that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the biological and pathological processes in humans and animals. The program has a strong focus on practical learning and hands-on experience, and graduates are highly sought after by employers in the field of genetics. The program is accredited by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science and is recognized by the European Union and other countries.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1:

• Human Physiology
• Animal Physiology
• Basic Genetics

Year 2:

• General and Molecular Pathology
• Molecular Biology
• Biostatics
• Basics of Immunology
• Plant Genetics

Year 3:

• Veterinary Genetics
• Medical Genetics I
• Analytical Chemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Bachelor The

Year 4:

• Professional Practice

Teaching:

• Studies at LSMU take place in modern classrooms, renovated laboratories, established practice bases, and practical skills are taught with the help of modern simulation equipment.

Careers:

• Graduates are primarily employed at research and diagnostic laboratories in genetics, medical and veterinary, food safety, pharmacy, environment protection, and biotechnology fields.
• Alternatively, they can choose a scientific track and continue in Master degree studies.

Other:

• The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the biological and pathological processes in humans and animals.
• The curriculum incorporates theory and practice in genetic testing in clinical practice, such as cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical analysis.
• The program is taught in English and takes 3.5 years to complete.
• The tuition fee is €3,836 per year.
• The program is designed to prepare students for careers in research, diagnostics, and academia.
• The program has a strong focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.
• Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers in the field of genetics.
• The program is accredited by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.
• The program is recognized by the European Union and other countries.
• The program is part of the Erasmus+ exchange program.
• The program has a strong international student body.
• The program is located in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania.

€3,836