Compare
There are no other study programmes for comparison
 | Loading… |
Search study programmes for comparison:
Compare
Microbiology
Institutions providing this programme
Programmes with similar name
Programmes granting same qualifications
Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aims of the study program are to prepare specialists of high professional qualification in molecular microbiology. Students will obtain the skills of theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, immunology. They will be able to analyze the scientific problems, to apply the knowledge in scientific research and daily practice. The students will be self-sufficient and qualified to work in various fields related to biomedicine, biotechnology, industry, medicine, industry, environmental sciences, that require constant updating of knowledge and training.
Learning outcomes:
The master degree in Microbiology study program will give the graduate good knowledge in understanding of eukaryotes and prokaryotes, their cell structure, functional taxonomy in the level of system biology. The graduate will be familiar with the newest research methods in recent molecular microbiology, he will obtain deep knowledge in immunology methods and their application in immunodiagnostics. microbiologists will be able to work self-sufficient and in the team in research institutes, universities as well as in industrial and business companies and agriculture.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Lectures, laboratory work, practical training, seminars, consultations, self-sufficient study.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The main form of evaluation is an exam. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent).
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Functional cell biology, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in biotechnology, molecular taxonomy of prokaryotes, virology, bioactive compounds, applied informology, biological membranes, optimization of the fermentation process, scientific research project, metabolic processes, optional subjects: laboratory animal science/leadership/system biology, immunotechnology, Master degree final report (direction: microbiology).
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study program of VU is devoted to preparing specialists of high professional qualification in molecular microbiology with a good biotechnological practice background. During the studies, students acquire the skills and experience: perform molecular manipulations of microbes gene cloning, analysis of expression, enzyme purification, use of specific molecular biology and molecular microbiology and other software tools. During the practical courses, students will gain basic technical skills and the competencies to select the proper and technically necessary methods in molecular microbiology, molecular microorganism taxonomy, and bioinformatics. Critical thinking and the ability to work independently is one of the primary goals of the program.
Access to professional activity:
A graduate can work in all the research institutions related to the life sciences, in the companies with the profile of biomedical sciences, biotechnology, food industry, diagnostic laboratories, and education facilities.
Access to further study:
Master of Science of Microbiology and biotechnology have the possibility to continue scientific career in doctoral (PhD) studies in Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology), Biochemistry, Genetics, Biology at the Vilnius University and in the Life Science areas at the Universities abroad.
