Study location	Italy, Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 2- 53100 - email: studenti.mattioli@unisi.it
Academic field	Biological and related sciences (ISCED 051) Others in Biological Sciences (JACS C900)
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	Italian
Awards	BA (L-13 First Cycle Degree In Biological Sciences)
Course code	ss001/00/2022

Tuition fee	You can estimate the amount to be paid per year at this link
Application fee	€40 per programme You will receive an e-mail with the payment instructions.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Procedures at the Italian Diplomatic Representatives Non-EU citizens Non-EU citizens are invited to contact the Italian Diplomatic Representation of their countries as soon as possible in order to obtain all the required documents for the pre-enrollment at the University of Siena and for information regarding the VISA process. EU citizens – Non EU citizens with regular permit to stay – Italians with degrees obtained abroad They must contact the appropriate Italian Diplomatic Representation in order to obtain all the documents required for enrollment in the University of Siena.

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World.

Language requirements

English Italian English knowledge The University of Siena requires all students to pass an English language exam, B1 level, which is also important for those wishing to participate in Erasmus exchange programs at English-speaking universities. This eligibility must be demonstrated by a qualifying examination administered by the Language Center. For further information click here Knowledge of the Italian language The Italian language proficiency test is mandatory for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enroll in a course taught in Italian and who do not have a language certification that allows exemption from the test. For more information on certifications and on the test click here

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Overview

The Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences provides a solid preparation on scientific and methodological topics in the different fields of modern biology. These abilities will be acquired through lectures, tutorials, workshops, stages and field trips. Animal, plant and microbial organisms will be investigated from a molecular, functional, morphological and evolutionary point of view, with a focus on their relationships within the ecosystem. Graduates in Biological Sciences will have access to all the Master’s degrees of the LM-6-Biology class and carry out work activities in public and private biomedical, biotechnological, environmental and quality control companies.

Programme structure

MIUR degree class: L-13 First Class of the Degrees In Biological Sciences

Language: Italian

Duration in years: 3

Credits: 180

Career opportunities

THE COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE PROFESSIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES, SUCH AS: BIOLOGIST, ZOOLOGIST, BOTANIST, BIOCHEMIST, MICROBIOLOGIST AND RELATED ONES

The main functions attributed to a biologist with a three-year-degree (Bachelor’s degree) are those that involve the use of standardized methodologies, such as the execution with professional technical autonomy of: a) analytical-instrumental procedures connected to biological investigations; b) technical-analytical procedures in the biotechnological, biomolecular and biomedical fields, also aimed at research; c) technical-analytical and control procedures in the environmental and water, air, soil and food hygiene fields; d) technical-analytical procedures in the chemical-physical, biochemical, microbiological, toxicological, pharmacological and genetics fields and e) quality control procedures