CONFERENCEBiology - Master's programme
Programme level: Master's programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Natural Sciences in Biology
Number of study places for admission in 2025/2026: State-funded study places - 50, study places for tuition fee - 10
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2900 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU Long-term resident permit holders and their family members. 6000 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, city centre
The aim of the biology master's study program is to provide modern theoretical and methodological knowledge in a specific sub-field of biology, while providing an overview of the development of the field as a whole, preparing graduates for practical activities in science, business or public administration, as well as for further studies in doctoral studies.
The tasks of the biology master's study program are to create and deepen the student's:
- an idea of the common development trends of modern biological science in the interaction of the development of natural, medical and social sciences;
- modern theoretical knowledge in one of the sub-branches of biology;
- basic research skills, skills in using modern natural science instrumental and information technology provision;
- understanding of the ethical principles of biological research;
- understanding of the importance of international cooperation in scientific activity;
- communication skills of scientific achievements;
- ability to work in a team, participating in research projects;
- the possibility of conducting scientific research under the guidance of experienced academic personnel and summarizing its results in a master's thesis;
- innovative operational skills in biology and related industries.
Programme director, Prof. Nils Rostoks
1st year – Current problems in biology, Bioethics, Practical biometrics, Science communication for biologists, courses according to the chosen sub-field.
2nd year – Current problems of biology, Basic skills of innovative activity, courses according to the chosen sub-sector.
Graduates of the program can work in universities, research institutes, various nature protection institutions, company laboratories related to biotechnology, microbiology and molecular biology, environmental companies, breeding and testing stations, medical-veterinary medical institutions, museums, non-governmental organizations.
Graduates can study at the doctoral level.
You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.
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