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Faculty
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics |
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Scope of studies and length
240 ECTS credits, 4 years |
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Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Computing |
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Application deadline*
1 May / 1 July |
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Language
English |
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Tuition fee per year
4 000 €
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Start of studies
1 September
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City
Vilnius |
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The study programme provides basic knowledge and skills in mathematics, computer science and natural sciences, enabling graduates to work in the field of information technology, especially in the institutes and enterprises specialising in analysis and application of biological data and biotechnologies. The study programme is conducted with the participation of teachers and researchers of Faculties of Mathematics and Informatics, Life Sciences Center and research institutes.
Programme structure
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credits
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credits
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1 semester
Compulsory courses
General Biology
General Chemistry
Discrete Structures
Mathematical analysis I
Basics of Programming and IT
Linear Algebra and Geometry
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30
30
5
5
5
5
5
5
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2 semester
Compulsory courses
Biochemistry
Mathematical Analysis II
Object-oriented Programming in C++
Individual studies*
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30
15
5
5
5
15
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3 semester
Compulsory courses
Discrete Optimization
Genetics
Computer Architecture
Molecular Biology
Object-Oriented Programming in JAVA
Individual studies*
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30
25
5
5
5
5
5
5
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4 semester
Compulsory courses
Algorithms and Data Structures
Bioinformatics I/IV
Theory of Biological Systems
Cell Biology
Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
Individual studies*
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30
25
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5 semester
Compulsory courses
Bioinformatics II/IV
Biometrics
Internet Technologies
Fundamentals of Programming Methodology
Individual studies*
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30
20
5
5
5
5
10
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6 semester
Compulsory courses
Bioinformatics III/IV
Biomedical Data Analysis
Database Management Systems
Course Work
Individual studies*
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30
20
5
5
5
5
10
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7 semester
Compulsory courses
Bioinformatics IV/IV
Course Project
Software Engineering
Individual studies*
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30
15
5
5
5
15
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8 semester
Compulsory courses
Bachelor‘s Thesis
Internship
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30
30
15
15
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Programme Specific Requirements
- Applicants from EU/EFTA countries are required to submit academic transcripts demonstrating an overall grade average of 7.5 out of 10 in Mathematics and English. If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.
- Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries must submit academic transcripts showing their grades in Mathematics and English. Proficiency in English may be demonstrated through TOEFL or IELTS certificates. Each applicant will be assessed individually and remotely.
- For Applicants from non-EU/EFTA the gap since your completed secondary degree should not exceed five years.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
Why choose this programme?
- The programme consists of combination of course units in mathematics, computer science and life sciences, developing skills to apply mathematical methods and information technologies for exploration of biological data;
- The programme provides the skills of how to use different mathematical models and programming in various languages;
- Practical data analysis is a big part of this programme;
- The students are given the opportunity to have a practical experience at the companies, science labs or at the state organisations in Lithuania or abroad during study period.
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What comes after?
The graduates will be able to work in the enterprises, research laboratories and centres, were analysis of the data of biological origin is required, will be able to use, modify and create the bioinformatics software. Having the basic knowledge and skills in Computer Science they also will be able to work in different IT enterprises and organisations developing complex software products.
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