Program Overview

MSc Laboratory Medicine Biology

Overview

The MSc Laboratory Medicine Biology programme at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is a multidisciplinary (polyvalent) programme that encompasses the study of main fields of lab diagnostics, including Lab Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Hemostasis, Immunology, Microbiology, Genetics, and more. The programme offers a strong foundation in medical research methodology while allowing specialisation in individual interests.

Programme Structure

• Study location: Lithuania, Kaunas
• Academic field: Biological and related sciences (ISCED 051)
• Subjects: Allied to Medicine (JACS B000)
• Type: Graduate, full-time
• Study language: English
• Awards: MSc (Master of Health Sciences, Laboratory Medicine Biology)
• Course code: 6211GX004
• Accreditation: Accredited, last ext. evaluation 30 June 2022, next - 2028.

Admission Requirements

• Entry qualification: Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s (or equivalent to it) qualification degree
• Study fields:
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine and Health
  • Public Health
  • Nursing
• Language requirements: English
• Other requirements:
  • At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
  • The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials.

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fee: €6,985 per year
• Application fee: €150 one-time (non-refundable)
• Registration fee: €250 one-time (non-refundable)

Career Opportunities

The graduates of the MLB programme are awarded with master‘s degree level 7 qualifications by LQF and acquire both a master‘s degree and opportunities for professional activities – to engage in the practice of medical biology in health care institutions licenced to provide laboratory diagnostic services and perform, evaluate and interpret clinical laboratory tests, work in the laboratories of the institutions that carry out research, training and development activities. The graduates are also entitled to further studies – doctoral studies in the area of biomedical sciences.