General Biology

Bachelor's Degree at Lobachevsky University

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About programme

The programme is in English.

It focuses on global challenges, as climate change and food safety, new and recurring infections, personalized medicine; is based on the tradition of fundamental and classical biological education, along with special attention to novel approaches offered by bioinformatics, omics technologies, and systems biology.

The General biology program is intended to give students a broad training in the Biological Sciences and an opportunity to explore a wide range of elective courses.

In the course of their studies, students acquire a deep fundamental knowledge in both classical biology (botany, zoology, systematics, theory of evolution, classical genetics) and physical and chemical biology (biotechnology, biomedicine, biophysics, biochemistry, genetic engineering, immunology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, neurobiology, physiology).

In addition, students study other areas of knowledge such as: mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, psychology and economics.

During practical classes students learn modern methods of scientific research, including biochemical, biophysical, molecular biology and biomedical research.

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Program details
Program details

Language of Instruction: English

Entrance Exams: English, Biology

Program of admission test

Tuition fee: 320 000 RUB per year

Duration: 4 years

Curriculum
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  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Algebra and geometry
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Basics of programming
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Graph theory
  • Differential equations
  • Probability theory and mathematical statistics
  • Software Engineering
  • Operating systems
  • Computer Architecture
  • Databases
  • Computational methods
  • .NET Technologies
  • Java technologies
  • Applied probability theory
  • Programming for mobile systems
  • Optimization methods
  • Social and ethical issues of IT
  • Theory of automata and formal languages
  • Nonlinear logic
  • Computer animation
  • Basics of IT project management
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How to apply
1
Make sure you match the prerequisites

To apply for the program you should have at least B2 level of English and secondary education certificate or equivalent.

2
Fill in the online application form

Complete all the fields carefully with the necessary information. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your high school documents and passport/ID card, and their translations into Russian (if any*). Our Admissions Team will contact you soon right after you submit the application form.

3
Receive the email from admissions officer

Our Admissions Team will check your documents and inform you about next steps of application procedure. It’s better if you find out more about visa and recognition of your documents in advance.

4
Pass the exam

The list of questions for Genral Biology exam can be found on the website. Also you will have to confirm your proficiency in English by passing the entrance test.

5
Sign the educational contract and pay the tuition fee

The tuition fee for the program is 300 000 RUB per year, and it is to be paid to the university, which helds on-campus studies.

Application deadline
3 April

Please, note that you should submit your application before application deadline.
20/08/22

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Student life
Contacts
International Students Office

+7 831 462 35 21

admissions@unn.ru

Gagarin Ave., 23, office 306

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Fri: 9:00 - 16:00

Visa and Immigration Support Office

+7 831 462 35 64

migration@unn.ru

Gagarin Ave., 23, office 305

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Fri: 9:00 - 16:00

Programme Coordinator

Mrs. Anna Chueva, Deputy Director, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine

chueva@ibbm.unn.ru

Gagarin Ave., 23, buolding 1, office 451

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Frid: 9:00 - 16:00

Application form
1. General information
As it appears on your passport or other official ID
Gender
Date of birth
Place of birth
Education

Please provide details of your education - school / college /university.

Provide copies of certificates and transcripts where appropriate.

2. Accommodation
3. Residential information / Visas
Date of issue
Date of expiry
4. Home address (permanent residence)

Please indicate the location of the nearest Russian Embassy (Consulate), where you plan to obtain a Russian Visa

Do you currently have a Russian Visa?
Type, expiry date and Visa number:
Have you ever studied in Russia on a student visa?
Please give details
5. Declaration

I declare that the information given in this form is true, complete and accurate. No information requested or other material information has been omitted. I consent to the storage and processing of this data by Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod.

I am aware that in the event of my submitting incomplete or inaccurate information, my application for admission will not be considered, and all the results I have received during my studies will be canceled (in case the applicant was enrolled at UNN).

I have been informed on the regulations of admission to UNN, on the tuition & accommodation fees.

I'm aware that after coming to Russia I must come to the International Students Office on the very first working day after arrival.

I am obliged to timely pay the tuition & accommodation fees.

I have been informed on the obligation to present a state-approved certificate of recognition confirming the correspondence of my foreign document on education to those issued by Russian educational institutions in order to enter UNN for undergraduate or postgraduate study.

I note that if I do not fully comply with these requirements, UNN has the right to cancel my application and I will have no claim against UNN in relation thereto.

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