Bachelor of Biotechnology and Bioengineering
On campus learning,
Full Time,
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Bachelor of Biotechnology and Bioengineering at Latvia University in Latvia:
The joint academic bachelor’s “Biotechnology and bioengineering” programme of the University of Latvia (UL) and Riga Technical University (RTU) enables students to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of biotechnology and bioengineering, acquire skills in the design of equipment and processes, and product development. The studies take place in modern auditoriums and laboratories in UL and RTU, and in the study process there is an opportunity to familiarise themselves with work organisation of enterprises.
Necessary information:
Degree to be achieved: Bachelor of Natural Sciences
Duration of studies: full-time 6 semesters (3 years)
Amount of credits: 120 credit points or 180 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 6
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 6
Language of instruction: English
Study program is licenced, will be accredited within two years (according to national legislation)
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU – 2700 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens – 3200 EUR per Year
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
Curriculum:
- Biophysics
- Biological reactors
- Topics in plant tissue, cell culture and agrobiotechnology
- Big data analysis of nucleic acid sequencing
- Genetics and genomics
- Principals of entrepreneurship
- …
Career opportunity:
t is possible for graduates to work in”
- scientific laboratories of universities and institutes
- existing businesses (in the fields of food, agriculture, medicine, waste recycling, etc.)
- create their own start-ups
Application Requirements:
applicants must have:
- General secondary high school diploma
- Grades in Biology or Naturescience, Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry must be no less than 6 in a 10 point
- As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview
English language requirements:
International applicants who wish to enter this university and study at different levels in English must prove that they have enough English language proficiency to study at this university.
| Language certificate | Overall score (bachelor) |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 |
| TOEFL Essential | 8 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C2 |
| CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) | C1 Advanced |
| FCE (First Certificate in English) | B2 First: at least level B |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) General | B2 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic | 51 |
| ESOL | B2 |
If the applicants did not pass English language tests, they can take the online English test of this university and pay 40.00 EUR. Overall, it is critical to know that applicants with previous international education in the English language (like secondary or high school) do not need to present an English language certificate.
Deadlines and intakes:
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
3200
Application Fee
141
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
75
accommodation
International and local students can apply for accommodation and choose from the accommodation options which the university offers them. For example, the “PRIMA” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 6, Riga, LV-1019 (nine floors, shared living room, shared bathroom, and other necessary living facilities) or “Reznas” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 11, Riga, LV-1019 (five floors, tenant, shared shower and kitchen). Furthermore, all these accommodation options are less than 20 minutes away from the university campus with well-developed public transportation systems, pay attention that international students must apply for accommodation only after acceptance in their chosen field of education.
After Graduation
Most of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at this university are full-time. Therefore, the students will not have enough free time to apply for part-time jobs in this country. Furthermore, we recommend you focus on your studies at this university and achieve the best results. Then, you can apply for the best job position in this country or the global job market with direct help from the university and its partners. On the other hand, if international students want to apply for a part-time job and study part-time in this country, they must refer to their passports to see whether they are allowed to work while studying or not.