HSE University Launches Updated Minor 'From Molecules to a Healthy Lifestyle: A Guide to Modern Biology'

The updated minor's programme considers today's context, incorporating the latest trends, scientific discoveries, and technological advancements.

A minor is a separate study module within a bachelor's curriculum. A minor consists of four disciplines and offers students the opportunity to develop competencies in a professional area beyond their core degree programme. The disciplines included in a minor are studied during the second and third undergraduate years. This module is practice-oriented.

The era of innovation in biology and biotechnology is catalysing global transformations, intricately weaving into every facet of human existence: from healthcare and food cultivation to energy generation and the development of diverse materials. Today, owing to advancements in biology, we have a better understanding than ever before of how even the most minute alterations at the molecular level can impact life. At the same time, with the help of biotechnology, we can apply this knowledge to any field.

The updated minor 'From Molecules to a Healthy Lifestyle: A Guide to Modern Biology' is your chance to learn how you can transform your life and the world around you through a deeper understanding of biology and biotechnology. The updated minor's programme consisting of four disciplines considers today's context, including the latest trends, scientific discoveries, and technological advancements.

Students enrolled in this minor will gain a unique experience: as part of their training, each student has the opportunity to cultivate practical skills and address real-world challenges encountered by professionals in the fields of biology and biotechnology. Additionally, choosing this or any other additional track allows each student to express their personality and to focus on what is truly important for them. Upon successfully completing this minor, students will obtain a microqualification that will enhance their professional growth in fields associated with biology, medicine, and biotechnology, thereby bolstering their competitiveness as graduates.

'Over the past decade, advancements in biology and biotechnology have sparked an enormous demand for specialists in these fields. More importantly, the current labour market requires interdisciplinary professionals who, besides in-depth knowledge of biology, have specialist expertise in other areas. The minor "From Molecules to a Healthy Lifestyle: A Guide to Modern Biology" paves the way for obtaining a microqualification as a specialist in scientific and educational occupations involving biology and biotechnology,’ according to the supervisor of the minor, Svetlana Tonevitskaya, Candidate of Sciences in Biology and Senior Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Research on Molecular Mechanisms of Longevity. This serves not only as a means to promote better understanding of science but also as an avenue to establishing oneself in consultancy roles with companies, organisations, government agencies, and foundations on matters related to biology and biotechnology.

Svetlana Tonevitskaya

Senior Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Research on Molecular Mechanisms of Longevity

This minor has evolved into more than just a fascinating course in cutting-edge biology and biotechnology but also a unique platform for cultivating practical skills highly sought after in today's job market. The minor 'From Molecules to a Healthy Lifestyle' is your personal ticket to the amazing fields of biology and biotechnology. Join us to explore the mysteries of life together, uncovering new horizons in self-discovery and understanding the world around us. We invite you on a journey where each step is filled with inspiration, discoveries, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world around you.

March 07