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Vytautas Magnus University · Lithuania

Biology and Genetics

Biology foundations and genetics, for careers in biotechnology, biopharmaceutics, the food industry and environmental protection.

Where
KaunasLithuania
Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
August 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: EU/EFTA apply by 1 July
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
€4,201 a year2026/27
More facts
Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
August 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: EU/EFTA apply by 1 July

Every date in Lithuania

What it is

You study general biology, physics and chemistry, then invertebrate and vertebrate biology, morphophysiology, microbiology, biochemistry, general and molecular genetics and immunology, and later biophysics, cell cultures, ecological genomics, epigenetics and neurobiology. Teaching includes laboratory courses, field work in plant and animal biology, term papers and a bachelor thesis, with internships chosen in companies and institutions linked to the programme. Electives range from beekeeping and forest entomology to aquaculture systems and ecogenotoxicology. Graduates work in biotechnology, biopharmaceutics, the food industry, environmental protection, health care and forensics, or continue to a master's or doctorate.

What you need

  • Any IB EnglishCounts 20% of the score
  • Any IB MathsCounts 20% of the score
  • Biology or Chemistry (SL or HL)Counts 30% of the score
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Vytautas Magnus University

Upload your IB diploma and results (60% average minimum); English at B2 is shown by test or by a school letter that your education was in English. Motivation letter; a maths test or interview may follow.

Where it says so

Check it on vdu.lt

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    Score is English 20%, maths 20%, biology or chemistry 30% and motivation letter 30%. Some places are state-funded.
Sources (2)
  1. Biology and Genetics at VMU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at VMU

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