Life and health sciences Archives

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.

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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

Beauty Therapy

The aim of the Beauty Therapy programme is to prepare beauty therapy specialists in biomedical sciences study area, which are able to select and perform beauty services, seeking to enhance person’s physical appearance and increase his self-esteem. The program aims to develop students’ holistic view on a person, seeking internal and external unity, i.e. improvement of physical appearance and increasing of personal self-esteem. Student is educated based on common-human competencies, spiritual Christian values, based on which students work with clients. Much attention is paid to the unity of beauty and health responding to the principles of ecological lifestyle.

State code: 6531GX008
Field of studies: Cosmetology
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

The acquired Professional Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences enables a graduate to work in different areas where beauty services are provided: in beauty studios, salons, SPA centres, rehabilitation centres, in shopping and leisure centres, art projects, accommodation businesses (hotels, guest houses and holiday homes) where beauty therapy services are provided; furthermore, they will be able to work and advise for the companies, heathcare and other institutions or organisations which attend to the good physical appearance and self-esteem of their employees and clients; they will also be able to work as self-employed individuals.

Access to further studies: Graduates of first cycle higher education programme will be able to study further in second cycle catering, health sciences study fields programmes.

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.

August 5, 2020

Orthopedic Technology

The aim of the Orthopedic Technology study programme, upon graduation from which the Professional Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences is awarded, is to provide higher college education in the field of medical technology which meets the European standards and competencies that are necessary for further professional career as an orthopaedic technologist. The study program gives students the opportunity to get acquainted with the current possibilities of the orthopedic technologies sector in Lithuania and abroad; the patterns and prospects of change.

State code: 6531GX009
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

The acquired Professional Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences allows a graduate to work in rehabilitation centres, hospitals and other health care institutions in cooperation with different health care professionals.

Access to further study: Graduates of first cycle higher education programme will be able to study further in second cycle catering, health sciences study fields programmes.

July 29, 2020

Beauty Therapy

Study mode and duration: full-time (3 years), full-time (evening-time) (3 years) .

Study programme is carried out: Panevėžys University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Degree and professional qualification: professional bachelor of health sciences.

Volume of study programme in credits: 180 ECTS credits.

Why choose this programme?

Study programme is to prepare specialists of beauty therapy. Graduates will be able to work as beauticians in the enterprises, which provide beauty services, SPA and wellness centers, as face-painters in film and photo studios, establish individual enterprises, work as consultants in beauty shops and cosmetology business enterprises.

Attention to practice

Practical skills are being improved by students during practice in a real environment in beauty cabinets, beauty salons, wellness centers. Partners: beauty salon “BELLEZZA”, beauty home “Tropiku saule”, PLC “Kosmelita”, wellness and SPA center JSC “VIA UNICA”, beauty studio “Mary Kay”, individuals cosmetic cabinets and salons (Ievos Grozio Studija, “ Bellucci”, “ Afrodite”, “Laima” and etc.).

Opportunities for international studies

Students of the programme have the opportunity to study according to the ERASMUS student exchange program.

Career opportunities

Graduates may pursue study results if they wish to study at university according to the study programmes of the first cycle. After the bridging courses or having accomplished the requirements of other higher educational institution, students have access to continue studies in the second study cycle with the view to attain master’s degree.

Other information

After completing studies, graduates will be able to provide beauty and wellness services, will not give the right to provide health care services.

July 29, 2020

Physiotherapy

Study mode and duration: full-time (3 years).

Study programme is carried out: Panevėžys University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Degree and professional qualification: professional bachelor of health sciences; proffessional qualification of physiotherapist.

Volume of study programme in credits: 180 ECTS credits.

Why choose this programme?

Study programme is to prepare specialists of physiotherapist. Graduates who have acquired professional qualification of a physiotherapists will be able to work in all levels health care and rehabilitation facilities, schools, specialized education and child care facilities, wellness and fitness centers.

Attention to practice

Practical skills are being improved by students during practice in a real environment in personal health care, rehabilitation, education and social welfare institutions. Partners: Panevezys Republican Hospital, the Center of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Union of Panevezys Disabled People, Panevezys Disabled People’s Society, “Dailusis ornamentas”, Panevezys Palliative Care and Nursing Hospital, St. Joseph Care Home, beauty home “Tropiku saule”, wellness center “Energetikas”, Panevezys Center of Special Education “Sviesa”, Panevezys Special school – multifunctional center, wellness and SPA center JSC “VIA UNICA” and other republican institutions of treatment and rehabilitation.

Opportunities for international studies

Students of the programme have the opportunity to study according to the ERASMUS student exchange program.

Direction: Life and health sciences

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?

Beauty Therapy

Emergency Medical Aid

Orthopedic Technology

Beauty Therapy

Why choose this programme?

Attention to practice

Opportunities for international studies

Career opportunities

Other information

Physiotherapy

Why choose this programme?

Attention to practice

Opportunities for international studies

Career opportunities