Program Overview

BSc Medical and Veterinary Genetics

Overview

COURSE DETAILS
3.5 years
Degree: BSc in Health Sciences
Qualification: Biomedical Technologist
210 ECTS credits
€3,836
Taught in English

Medical and Veterinary Genetics is a great study programme to acquire competences in the biological and pathological processes in humans and animals. Curriculum incorporates theory and practice in genetic testing in clinical practice, such as cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical analysis.

WHY STUDY MEDICAL AND VETERINARY GENETICS AT LSMU?
• Clinical skills are developed in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States;
• Small groups (10 students) in clinical courses;
• Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 88 different countries make up around 28 % of the total student body at LSMU;
• Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ or Nordplus (Nordic-Baltic Dental Hygiene-Oral Health) exchange programmes;
• Tuition fees at a good quality-to-cost ratio and reasonable living costs in Lithuania;
• Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counselling;
• Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, and other countries.

Programme Structure

What you will learn each year:

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, Bachelor Thesis

Career Opportunities

• Work at different research and diagnostic laboratories;
• Continue studies in Master degree programs in various Lithuanian or foreign institutions.
This might be followed by PhD studies.

Admission Requirements

Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas
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Academic field | Health (ISCED 091)

Type | Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration | 3.5 (210 ECTS)
Study language | English
Awards | BSc
Course code | 6121DX002

Tuition fee | €4,108 per yearConvertto be confirmed
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Application fee | €150 one-timeConvertNon-refundable
Registration fee | €250 one-timeConvertNon-refundable

Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Biology and Chemistry. In case the above mentioned courses are not studied in high school, certification of related supplementary courses is highly recommended.
Entrance test (Biology and Chemistry) is obligatory. It could be substituted by SAT Subject Tests.The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university.
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Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Pakistan.
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Language requirements | English
B2 level or equivalent in English is required. If you have taken an internationally recognised exam, please attach it to the application.
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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. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete.
More information about the procedure of recognition of education documents (academic qualifications):
• specific requirements applied on education documents by countries;
• duration of the recognition procedure;
• right to appeal in case of unacceptable decision made by the university’s office
are provided under this link:
lsmu.lt/en/admission/recognition-of-foreign-qualification/Specific requirements for EU/EEA applicants:
The same requirements are applied for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants.
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Application deadline | 6 Jul 2025, 23:59:59
Eastern European Time

Studies commence | 1 Sept 2025