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Life Sciences
Master’s Program in Biotechnology
duration, mode
2 years (full-time)
fees
full tuition coverage
scholarship
up to 55,000 rub/month
language
English
application
the application period for Skoltech programs for 2025 is closed
about the program

Skoltech Life Sciences program trains sought-after professionals capable of tackling challenges in bioinformatics, biomedicine, genetics, neurobiology, drug design, and other fields. Its graduates contribute to scientific progress, advance basic research, and develop groundbreaking technology.

Center for Molecular and Cellular Biology
Vladimir Zelman Center for Neurobiology and Brain Rehabilitation
Project Center of Omics Technologies and Advanced Mass Spectrometry
Master’s theses
Focus areas
our students
1
gain advanced knowledge in the emerging areas of molecular biology, gene engineering, pharmacology, and bioinformatics, OMICS technologies, neurobiology, agrobiotechnology
2
develop hard and soft skills indispensable in a future career
3
master cutting-edge methods and technologies and learn to implement them in research
4
gain hands-on experience in designing and carrying out experiments, as well as analyzing and interpreting results
5
choose from a multitude of fields and career pathways ranging from research labs to multinational companies

future career

industry
landing bioinformatics, genetics and biomedical positions with major companies and startups
science
landing PhD positions and extension of the research in leading Russian and international scientific entities
startup
starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, mentors and investors

about Skoltech

Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering Master's programs in 12 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.
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research

Do world-class science and applied research

start-up as thesis

Transform your idea into a start-up

2+3 PhD

Transition seamlessly into a PhD program

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partners

M&S Decisions
Motorica, JSC
Soko
Semantic Hub
OilGene
Neurotrend
Open Longevity
Genetico
Skolkovo Gymnasium
Unim
MiLaboratories
application
to apply for the 2026 start, check back in autumn
the application period is now closed
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Россия, Москва, 121205, Большой бульвар д.30, стр.1, каб. R3-2026


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