Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Biotechnology in Lithuania
Biotechnology looks at the coming together of natural sciences and engineering sciences in order to use biological systems and living organisms to create products that meet a certain need. There are five main areas of biotechnology: animal, environmental, human, industrial and plant. You might choose to study a degree that focuses on one of these areas specifically, or a degree that covers them all throughout your studies.
Graduates of a degree in biotechnology will have a range of career options available to them. These include microbiologist, geneticist, ecological consultant, research analyst, and laboratory technician, among others.
Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory based sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:
Study in Lithuania
With just over 50 universities and colleges around the country, Lithuania's education tradition is one of the oldest in Eastern Europe, dating back to 1579 with the establishment of Vilnius University in the nation's capital city. Although the country has experienced rapid economic growth and modernisation, it maintains its history, and is one of the best preserved Mediaeval countries. There are several of Lithuania's universities that are consistently highly ranked in the QS World University rankings.
See our detailed guide to studying in Lithuania for international students.
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