International Sakharov Environmental Institute of Belarusian State University

Chairs of the faculty:

General information

The faculty of environmental medicine is one of the leading educational and research centers to train specialists in medical biology and medical ecology who are capable of solving complex problems of maintaining human health in their relationship with environmental factors.  

Our purpose is to be a recognised global leader in education and research in the field of environmental medicine that contributes to a healthy and sustainable future.

Our mission is to provide

• future specialists with comprehensive training in environmental medicine developing necessary knowledge and skills for the diagnosis, prevention and development of treatment methods for diseases caused by environmental factors.
• in-depth study of the relationship between the environment and human health enabling graduates to effectively solve the challenges facing modern medicine.
• theoretical and practical basis that gives an opportunity to graduates working in different fields: clinical practice, research, state and public organizations.

                implement

• innovation educational programs based on advanced achievements of science and practice in the field of medical biology and medical ecology.
• individual approach to learning taking into account interests and capabilities of each student.
• system of continuous professional development that allows graduates to improve their knowledge and skills

                create

• unique educational environment where students have the opportunity  to learn from the best experts in environmental medicine.
• modern material and technical base ensuring high quality education.
• favorable conditions for study and research promoting the development of students’ creative potential.

                train

• highly-qualified specialists who can solve current problems in the field of environmental protection and human health.
• specialists in demand on the labor market with deep knowledge and practical skills in the field of medical biology and medical ecology.
• new generation of leaders who can change the world for the best.

                build

• system thinking in future specialists that allows them to understand the relationship between various factors affecting human health.
• responsible attitude towards the environment based on understanding its impact on human health.
• active public opinion aimed at improving the environment and maintaining human health.

                offer

• unique training program combining fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in the field of medical biology and medical ecology.
• wide range of disciplines that enable students to gain in-depth knowledge of environmental factors that affect human health as well as methods of diagnostics, preventation and development of treatment methods for diseases caused by environmental factors.
• opportunity to participate in scientific research projects that enable students to get experience in the field of environmental medicine.

Join us and you will have an opportunity to

• learn from the best experts. Our teachers are the leading scientists and practioners in the field of medical biology and medical ecology.
• gain advanced knowledge. We offer modern training programs based on scientific achievements .
• do research. You will have an opportunity to participate in scientifc research projects which help you make your contribution into the development of science.
• find a job of your dream. Our graduates are in demand on the labor market.

The faculty of environmental medicine is your way to a successful career in the field of protection of the environment and human health!

• join our respectful academic comminity.
• gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
• make your contribution into sustainable development of our planet.

Choose the faculty of environmental medicine if you want to

• become a part of  like-minded people who want to make the world better.
• get a world-class education.
• reach your potential and succeed.

The faculty of environmental medicine is not just a place  where you get education. This is a community that cares about the issues of the environment and human health. We work together to make the world cleaner and people healthier.

                                                                                                             Teaching programs 

Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs of the environmental medicine faculty are a unique combination of courses in ecology, medicine, medical statistics and epidemiology. Students gain fundamental and practical knowledge to study and manage environmental factors that affect human health.

General Higher Education (Bachelor Degree)

6-05-0511-04 «Medical and Biological Science»

 majors in «Biochemistry», «Immunology», «Molecular and Cell Biology», «Radiobiology»

Language: Russian.

Type of study:

full time – 4 years,

short extramural – 3,5 years.

Qualification – «Biologist-analyst. Teacher».

Degree – Bachelor.

Medical and Biological Science: at the intersection of medicine and biology

Medical and Biological Science is an interdisciplinary specialty that combines knowledge and methods from medicine, biology, chimistry, physics and other sciences. It is aimed at studying fundamental laws of human life activity, its relationship with the environment as well as the development of new methods of diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention.

Main disciplines:

• Biology: Anatomy, Phisiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Ecology.
• Medicine: Inner Diseases, Pathological Anatomy, Human Physiology, Pathological Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Epidemiology.
• Chemistry: General Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
• Physics: Biophysics.
• Mathematics: Mathematical Methods in Biology and Medicine.
• Informatics: Information Technologies in Biology and Medicine.

Employment:

• Medical and biological scientific research institutions.
• Medical institutions: hospitals, polyclinics, laboratories.
• Higher education institutions.
• Pharmaceutical companies.
• Biotechnological companies.
• Expert and supervisory bodies.

Positions:

• Researchers
• Teachers
• Laboratory assistants
• Doctors
• Bioengineers
• Experts in the field of  pharmaceutics and biotechnology
• Experts in the field of environmental protection

Why should you choose Medical and Biological Science?

• High demand: specialists in medical and biological science are in demand on the labor market.
• Wide range of opportunities: our graduates can work in various fields such as science, medicine, education, pharmaceutics, biotechnology.
• High salary:  specialists in medical and biological science have high salary.
• Opportunity for carreer growth: our graduates can build a successful carreer in science, medicine, education, pharmaceutics, biotechnology.

If you are interested in studying the laws of human life activity, medical and biological science, this is your choice!

6-05-0521-01 «Ecology»

major «Medical Ecology»

Language: Russian.

Type of study:

full time – 4 years,

short extramural – 3,5 years.

Qualification – «Ecologist. Teacher».

Degree – Bachelor.

Medical Ecology protects human health and environment. 

Medical Ecology is a scientific field that studies environmental impact on human health. It develops measures to prevent diseases caused by unfavorable environmental factors.

Main disciplines:

• Ecology: General Ecology, Human Ecology.
• Medicine: Inner Diseases, Hygiene, Epidemiology.
• Biology: Human Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry.
• Chemistry: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry.
• Physics: Biophysics.
• Mathematics: Mathematical Methods in Ecology and Medicine.
• Informatics: Information Technologies in Ecology and Medicine.

Employment:

• Medical and biological scientific research institutions.
• Medical institutions: centers of hygiene and epidemiology, hospitals, polyclinics.
• Higher education institutions.
• State supervisory bodies in environmental protection.
• Environmental organizations.

Positions:

• Researchers
• Teachers
• Experts in the field of the assessment of the impact on the environment 
• Experts in the field of hygiene and epidemiology
• Ecologists
• Environmental consultants

Why should you choose Medical Ecology?

• Relevance: environmental problems are becoming more urgent so specialists in medical ecology are always in demand.
• Importance: work of medical ecology specialists  directly affects human health and environmental quality.
• Diversity: our graduates can work in fifferent areas such as science, medicine, education, environmental protection.
• Opportunity for career growth: our graduates can build a successful carreer in science, medicine, education, environmental protection.

If you are concerned about environmental problems and want to make your contribution into protection of human health, medical ecology is your choice!

Advanced higher education (master course)

7-06-0511-04 «Medical and Biological Sciences»

major in «applied immunology», «cytogenetics», «medical biochemistry»

Degree – «Master of Science».

Students study medical and biological disciplines with in-depth theoretical training in information technologies, molecular biology, molecular medicine and practical skills in working with advanced laboratory equipment.

During their studies students undergo a two-week research internship. Internship is based on scientific research institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, scientific practical centers and health care institutions of the Ministry of Health Care of the Republic of Belarus.

Disciplines taught:

Competencies:

• apply methods of scientific knowledge in researh, generate and implement innovation ideas.
• solve scientific research and innovation tasks based on the use of information and communication technologies.
• communicate in a foreign language in academic, scientific and professional environment  to implement scientific research and innovation activities.
• apply systematic aproach to analyze big biological data, use patterns of information processes in biological systems, apply methods of bioinformatics to solve specific scientific research problems.
• solve typical problems of bioinformatics, use in professional activities the methods of  structural bioinformatics, and molecular modeling, synthesis and study of biopolymers.
• conduct statistical processing of biological data, generalize and systemize the results of the work performed using advanced computing tools and data analysis methods.

Continuing education is at the level of scientifically oriented education:

PhD Course: 

03.01.03 Molecular biology

03.01.04 Biochemistry

03.01.05 Physiology and biochemistry of plants 

03.01.07 Molecular genetics

03.01.08 Bioengineering

03.01.09 Mathematical biology, bioinformatics

03.02.07 Genetics

14.03.09. Clinical immunology, allergology

7-06-0521-01 «Ecology»

major in «urban ecology», «environmental biotechnology»

Degree – «Master of Science».

Students study modern issues of ecology and biotechnology,  methods of computer modeling in ecology, urban design technologies.

During their studies students undergo a two-week internship. Internship is based on scientific research institutions of the National Academy of Belarus, scientific practical centers and institutions of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus, environmental organizations.

Graduate can use advanced biotechnological methods of bioremediation, modeling of biotechnological processes and systems, development of practical recommendations on the use of scientific research in environmental biotechnologies, planning and conducting experimental studies, patentability studies and  biotechnological development technical level indicators; assess the potential of urban environment, use methods and techniques to restore and improve  the state of urban environment; develop standards and measures to create optimal living conditions in an urban environment and comprehensive household waste management; assess economic efficiency of innovations and innovation projects in ecology and nature management, develop logistic strategies taking into account market demand, environmental conditions, external influence and internal state of  business entities.

Admission requirements:

• Completed higher education (bachelor degree).
• Interview in Ecology.

Training description:

Training is from September 1 to June 30. There are two-week holidays between semesters. Students defend their master theses in the 2nd semester.

Disciplines taught:

Competencies:

• apply methods of scientific knowledge in researh, generate and implement innovation ideas;
• ensure communication, demonstrate leadership skills, be capable of team building  and development of strategic goals and objectives;
• be able to predict  the conditions for the implementation of professional activities and solve professional problems in uncertain conditions;
• develop innovative receptivity and ability to innovate;
• communicate in a foreign language in academic, scientific and professional environment  to implement scientific research and innovation activities;
• solve research and innovative  tasks based on the use of information and communicative technologies;
• use psychological and pedagogical methods, information communicative technologies in education and management;
• use the theory and methodology of environmental sciences, be competent at current environmental problems at the global, regional and local levels, understand the trends of their change and possible consequences for the Republic of Belarus;
• master and apply in professional activity advanced achievements in science, innovation technologies in Ecology, nature management and environmental protection;
• carry out quantitative description of environmental processes and statistical processing of environmental research data, generalize and systemize the results of the work performed using advanced computing tools;
• analyze characteristics of the original factual environmental materials to create images, systemize and classify images, use methods for obtaining and processing spatial data, modeling, spatial analysis, visualization;
• implement international cooperation in the field of sustainable development and environemtnal protection, identify, predict, assess favorability and urban environment safety, do scientific development and practical implementation of projects in the field of sustainable development and comprehensive solution to environmental problems;
• use methods of  environmental risk management in organizing economic entity activities, analyze current state and development prospects of environmental service market, develop strategies and instruments for responsible consumption, promotion, and certification of environmental products and services;
• indentify, predict, assess possible changes in the environment when developing project documentation, develop measures for environmental protection and rational use of natural resources, use environmental standards and rules in practical activity, develop logistic strategies taking into account geo ecological conditions.

Continuing education is at the level of scientifically oriented education:

PhD Course:

03.01.03 Molecular Biology

03.01.04 Biochemistry

03.01.05 Physiology and Biochemistry of plants 

03.01.07 Molecular Genetics 

03.01.08 Bioengineering

03.01.09 Mathematical Biology, Bioinformatics

03.02.07 Genetics

7-06-0511-05 Bioinformatics

major in «general bioinformatics»)

Degree – «Master of Science».

Students study Biology, Informatics, Information Engineering, Programming, Mathematics and Statistics to analyze and interpret biological data.

During their studies students undergo a two-week scientific research internship. Internship is based on scientific research institutions of NAS of Belarus, IT-companies engaged in the analysis of medical and biological data.

It is possible to study suplementary disciplines “Philosophy and methodology of science ”, “Foreign language”, “Basics of information technologies” with subsequent passing of PhD candidacy examinations and a credit which are required to enter a PhD Course.