Overview

Features

PhD studies in the area of Biomedical Sciences - Biology from Lithuanian Sports University started in 1993. In the period of 1993 – 2020, 88 doctors of science were trained. In 2011, joint Doctoral Studies in Biology at Lithuanian Sports University, with the participation of the University of Tartu (Estonia) were launched.

Research of doctoral students in Natural Sciences - Biology from Lithuanian Sports University involves many branches of biology: Physiology / Biomechanics / Bioinformatics / Histology / Genetics / Animal anatomy and morphology / Animal physiology / Endocrinology / Immunology / General pathology / Gerontology / Biochemistry / Neurology / Anatomy / morphology / Epidemiology / Molecular biophysics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Theory and Methodology (mandatory)
Advanced exercise physiology
Biological Basis of Locomotion (mandatory)
Basics and Principles in Research Methodology in Sports and Exercise Science
Physiology of physical capacity
Muscular blood flow and sports performance
Applied computerized statistics
Ethics and Methodology of Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

58 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An application addressed to the Rector of the University to participate in the competition.
A signed Curriculum Vitae.
Master’s Diploma or a diploma/ certificate equivalent to it and its Supplement (originals will be returned straightaway after official registration) .
A list of published scientific articles and their copies (or a letter from the Editorial Board of a journal certifying that the article to be published has been accepted).
An essay on each selected topic (in the English language).
A copy of an identity card or a passport page containing personal details.
A photo of the size 3x4 cm.
A payment receipt.
A copy of a document confirming the change of the surname.
Certificates issued by the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education on academic recognition of a foreign higher education qualification (if the qualification has been obtained in a foreign higher education institution).

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

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