Life and health sciences Archives

January 22, 2025

Sport Studies (in Kaunas)

Do you have a passion for sports and aspire to become a modern, exceptional, competent, and leading coach in your chosen sport? If so, choose Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) Sports Studies and start your journey at VDU!

Sports Studies at VDU is a unique program in Lithuania, based on the principles of the American Sport Education Program and characterized by broad-based coach training. This study program is the only one in the country that prepares coaches for all sports.

By studying Sports Studies at VDU, you will learn innovative training methods and technologies, apply the possibilities of artificial intelligence in sports, and gain international experience by completing coaching internships in Lithuania and abroad. And if the green and white colors hold a special place in your heart, the Kaunas Žalgiris in-depth coach training studies await you. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to choose alternative study subjects that deepen your coaching qualifications, and upon completion, you will receive an International Certificate in:

• Sports Psychology
• Athletic Training
• Personal Trainer Mastery
• Coaching Leadership in the Kaunas Žalgiris Team
• Sports Performance Analysis

After these studies, you will become a coach in your chosen sport or an athletic trainer, a personal trainer. You will be able to be a lecturer, and work in sports administration and management. Whichever sports field you choose, you will gain the broadest university education in the VDU Sports Studies program.

Career opportunities
The right to work as a sports specialist with a wide range of competencies, a coach (Achievement Sports) and according to the areas of professional activity in which graduates have successfully completed the Study Program in Sports Studies could work are the following:
1. Sports coach (sports coach)
2. Athletic training coach
3. Personal trainer
4. Paralympic / Disability Sports Coach
5. Judge in sports competitions
6. Lecturer of seminars / trainings related to sports
7. Administrative work in the private or public sector of sport
8. Sports manager

January 9, 2025

Public Health Education

The aim of the study programme is to prepare specialists who are able to organise and implement the functions and activities of a public health specialist and to organise and implement non-formal education programmes and activities for children and adults based on evidence-based practice, integrating the foundations of educational science.

Our study programme seek to strengthen your skills and knowledge in the role of a modern public health education specialist, helping you to plan and implement health promotion and education campaigns and programmes, and to form health policy and to set strategic goals by demonstrating leadership and communication skills. The programme is relevant for work in public health sector in order to address global public health challenges.

The main modules in the curriculum include: Health Education Theories and Modelling; Health Policy and Strategic Management; Non-formal Children and Adults Education Modelling, Health and Safety of Risk Groups and Educational Peculiarities, Common Health Problems, First Aid, and Prevention, etc.

Application fee (non-refundable):

For citizens of EU member states, countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), and Eastern Partnership countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan), as well as those with a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania: €75.
For other students: €180.

Online application: www.apply.ku.lt/

January 9, 2025

Public Health

Public health is the population’s comprehensive physical, mental, and social well-being. During the study, public health specialists acquire leadership skills. They can analyze the population’s or target groups’ health status, assess demographic characteristics, identify major health problems, contribute to disease and injury prevention and safety promotion, control outbreaks, and conduct screenings and vaccination programs. They develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs, plan and organize healthy lifestyle activities, and organize preventative activities in health care organizations. They promote overall health and well-being in the population they serve.

Application fee (non-refundable):

For citizens of EU member states, countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), and Eastern Partnership countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan), as well as those with a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Lithuania: €75.
For other students: €180.

Online application: www.apply.ku.lt/

December 14, 2023

Nursing

The programme aims to prepare competent nurses with the knowledge, skills and abilities of nursing science and practice who can develop and improve professional, leadership, and teamwork competencies in pursuit of individual, family, community and public health. Upon completion of the four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduates will obtain a university bachelor’s degree and a professional qualification as a general practice nurse.

Why choose this programme?

The programme incorporates the classical teaching model to ensure you develop a firm foundation in basic science before entering the clinical field.
A unique opportunity to practice in one of the six largest Lithuanian hospitals and benefit from early interaction with patients.
Integrated internships.

What comes after?

A graduate in nursing can work in hospitals, clinics, or private health care centres. They can also mentor nursing students or start their own practice within the laws of Lithuania.
Students with a bachelor’s degree can continue their studies in Lithuanian and foreign higher education institutions according to university second-cycle (master’s) study programs of the same study group.

January 28, 2022

Dental Hygiene

The aims of the Dental Hygiene Programme are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.
These aims of the Dental Hygiene Programme are directly related to the mission of the Programme – to educate and train dental hygienists who are able to provide professional oral hygiene procedures and could cooperate with other health care specialists for ensuring individual and public health.

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Continue your education by entering MSc programmes. Later PhD studies.
Practice dental hygiene. Work in public or private institutions conducting oral health care or other related areas of oral health care promotion.
Consult patients on issues of oral and dental diseasesꞌ prevention and healthy living preparing prevention programs for improving health maintenance factors.
Work with diagnostic dental equipment, devices, instruments, and materials applying measures of infection control and methods for completing oral care procedures.

Programme structure

What you will learn every year:

YEAR 1 Natural Sciences, Human Anatomy, Dental Hygienist’s Professional Health, Psychology of Communication, Lithuanian Language.

YEAR 2 Physiology, Oral Health, and Personal Oral Hygiene, Ethics, Ergonomics, Phantom Course in Professional Dental Hygiene.

YEAR 3 Professional Dental Hygiene and Clinical Practice, Cariology and Clinical Practice, Periodontology and Clinical Practice, Oral Surgery: pain control, Pharmacology, Radiology, Prevention of Oral Diseases.

YEAR 4 Clinical Practice, Paediatric Dentistry, and Clinical Practice, Oral Health Care of Elderly People, Oral Health Care of Orthodontic Patients, Introduction into Prosthetic Dentistry.

WHY STUDY DENTAL HYGIENE AT LSMU?

Clinical skills are developed in phantom-head laboratories and clinics of University.
Small groups (10 students) in clinical courses.
Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student body at LSMU.
Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ or Nordplus (Nordic-Baltic Dental Hygiene-Oral Health) exchange programmes.
Tuition fees at a good quality-to-cost ratio and reasonable living costs in Lithuania.
Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counselling.

January 28, 2022

Laboratory Medicine Biology

The LMB is of multidisciplinary (polyvalent) character. It encompasses the study main fields of lab diagnostics: Lab Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Hemostasis, Immunology, Microbiology, Genetics, etc.
The excellent infrastructure results in exceptionally broad possibilities to gain Health Care labour market-oriented skills to the graduate in the largest health care institution, licenced to provide lab diagnostic and testing-related consulting services.

The programme offers a strong foundation in medical research methodology while allowing specialisation in individual interests. The programme is focused on guiding students towards achieving their full potential. We make that happen by providing practical health care system-oriented skills and by deepening the learning of students, allowing them to think across subject disciplines, and appreciating the benefits of adopting a student research approach.

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

To engage in the practice ofmedical biology in health care institutions licenced to provide laboratory diagnostic services and perform, evaluate and interpret clinical laboratory tests.
Work in the laboratories of the institutions that carry out research, training, and development activities.
The graduates are also entitled to further studies – doctoral studies in the area of biomedical sciences.

Programme structure

What you will learn every year:

√ Study fields

Biology, Genetics, Microbio

logy, Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medicine and Health, Public Health, Nursing

√ Year 1

√ Years 2

WHY STUDY LABORATORY MEDICINE BIOLOGY AT LSMU?

Diploma recognized in Europe and other countries.
Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student body at LSMU.
Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counselling.
Possibility to study abroad according to the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Student work – 20 hours/week allowed without any permits.
Residence permit extended for 6 months after graduation to look for a job in Lithuania or Europe.

January 6, 2022

General Practice Nursing

The General Practice Nursing study programme is science and evidence-based practice teaching.

The trained nursing specialist will have a deeply holistic approach to health, will be able to provide safe, high-quality services to society, apply modern technologies in professional activities, and help clients to form positive attitudes to improving health and quality of life.

The goal of the General Practice Nursing programme is not only to provide care for sick patients and prevent the progression of disease but also to take care of public health promotion.

Register for a free consultation here.

Apply directly here!

July 13, 2021

MSc Adapted Physical Activity

OBJECTIVES

This is a unique university study programme with the aim to train graduates in adapted physical activity (APA) who are capable to perform independent research, and work as leaders and experts in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities for pursuing independence, equal rights, and opportunities as well as advocacy in order to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to use advanced modern tools for testing and assessing biosocial and social functions, emotions and behavior, and physical capacity in persons with disabilities.
Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their application of persons and their application in terms of equal opportunities and social inclusion.
Ability to critically evaluate and affect social policy in cases where discrimination or segregation of persons with disabilities is observed in society.
Knowledge of strategies for the organization of inclusive physical activities for persons with disabilities and awareness about the possibilities for using them to sustain the physical condition of persons with disabilities through cross-sector collaboration.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The learning outcomes of successful graduates relate to working independently to conduct research and/or continue third-cycle studies, making decisions based on research results, assuming researcher, the management, or expertise responsibilities, and establishing themselves in the labor market (either as employed persons or employees). The potential employers of APA study program graduates are non-governmental organizations for people with disabilities, their branches, and day-care centers, public institutions of social protection, education, and other departments that are required to implement international obligations in the areas of equal rights and opportunities for the country’s disabled people, as well as socially responsible private institutions in preparing and carrying out projects and activity programmes and other organizational activities.

Contacts for Admission:

Phone: +370 612 81605
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Email: admission@lsu.lt
Lithuanian Sports University
Address: Sporto Str. 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania

October 13, 2020

Medical and Veterinary Genetics

Genetics is one of the future TOP specialties all around the world. This program offers a unique possibility to study the basics of both Human and Animal Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and other disciplines that will lay the background for the comprehensive understanding of disease pathogenesis.

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Work at different research and diagnostic laboratories
Continue studies in Master degree programs in various Lithuanian or foreign institutions that might be followed by Ph.D. studies

Programme structure

What you will learn every year

YEAR 1 Human Physiology, Animal Physiology, Human Physiology, Animal Physiology, Basic Genetics

YEAR 2 General and Molecular Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biostatics, Basics of Immunology, Plant Genetics

YEAR 3 Veterinary Genetics, Medical Genetics I, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Bachelor Thesis

YEAR 4 Professional Practice, Bachelor Thesis

WHY STUDY MEDICAL AND VETERINARY GENETICS AT LSMU?

Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student body at LSMU.
Widely recognized diploma.
Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Small groups (up to 10 students) in clinical courses.
Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.

August 5, 2020

Emergency Medical Aid

The aim of Emergency Medical Aid study programme is to provide higher college education in the field of medical technology which meets the European standards by preparing specialist capable of providing the first and the necessary / emergency medical aid independently or with a medical team to persons of different ages, depending on the nature of injuries suffered and the degree of disorder of vital functions as well as of transporting patients and accident victims to medical facilities to ensure the necessary support of vital functions.

Distinctive features of a study programme: Emergency Medical Aid is the only study programme in Lithuania, training emergency medical professionals capable of providing immediate aid to patients of different age groups.

State code: 6531GX010
Field of studies: Medical technology
Area of studies: Health Sciences
Mode of Studies: full-time studies
Lenght of Programme: 3 academic years (180 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Professional bachelor of health sciences and Qualification of Emergency Paramedic

The acquired Professional Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and Emergency Medical Aid paramedic qualification enables the graduate to work in rehabilitation centers, hospitals and other health care institutions as well as to cooperate with other health care team members.

Access to further study: Graduates of the first level college studies will be able to continue their studies on the basis of second level studies in health sciences study programs. Studies can be continued in Master’s programs: Rehabilitation, Nursing, Public Health, Public Health Management, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Direction: Life and health sciences

Sport Studies (in Kaunas)

Public Health Education

Public Health

Nursing

Why choose this programme?

What comes after?

Dental Hygiene

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Programme structure

WHY STUDY DENTAL HYGIENE AT LSMU?

Laboratory Medicine Biology

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Programme structure

WHY STUDY LABORATORY MEDICINE BIOLOGY AT LSMU?

General Practice Nursing

MSc Adapted Physical Activity

Medical and Veterinary Genetics

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Programme structure

WHY STUDY MEDICAL AND VETERINARY GENETICS AT LSMU?

Emergency Medical Aid