Master in Systems Biology - Vilnius University (VU)

• An interdisciplinary program that prepares highly-qualified scientists for a professional career
• Rewarding program structure that introduces future life scientists to powerful statistical models and information technologies
• A forward-looking curriculum that equips scientists for leadership roles in rapidly emerging fields
• Leading faculties – the courses are taught by faculty members with a breadth and depth of expertise and experience in private and public institutions

• Knowledge cell structure and behavioural patterns at the molecular level and the functions of human organs and systems and the mechanisms of physiological regulation
• Ability to analyse, manage and model data from the field of systems biology with the aim of developing new technologies
• Ability to select an appropriate modelling strategy for a given biological domain or problem, and the ability to set-up as well as lead projects for fundamental or applied research, with the aim of developing new technologies in order to solve any arising issues
• Ability to gather and analyse information on research related to systems biology with a critical approach, and to carry out a technological observations
• Knowledge and the application of modern research methods in genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics and neurobiology
• Ability to interpret mathematical models describing the evolutionary processes of biological systems
• Comprehension of advanced data processing and programming techniques
• Ability to perform practical calculations using modern high-performance open computing platforms
• Ability to describe the evolutionary processes of biological systems in a mathematical language
• Ability to perform practical and theoretical work in systems biology, in accordance with the deadlines and the bioethics requirements
• Summarising skills that enabling them to communicate in a clear manner with specialists from other fields or the public about professional projects, as well as about work results or the results of tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as to act honestly and according to ethical obligations
• Ability to critically analyse their own professional practices with a view to improving them

The Systems Biology program graduates can find job positions in both the public (universities, health care institutions, research institutes) and private (biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies) sectors.