Study location	Italy, 53100 - Siena, Policlinico Santa Maria Le Scotte - Viale Bracci 16 - email: sanitarie.biomediche@unisi.it
Academic field	Applied molecular biology, biophysics & biochemistry (JACS C710)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (LM-9 Second cycle degree in Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical Biotechnologies)

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

Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) To enroll, good knowledge is required in the field of histology and anatomy (molecular cytology, tissue structure), biochemistry and molecular biology (cellular and molecular biochemistry), human pathology (molecular and phenotypic bases of pathological processes), immunology (knowledge of the immune system), of microbiology (bacteriology and virology) of genetics (bases of classical genetics). 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 In order to take the MSc courses, students must have an adequate knowledge of the English language, at minimum B2 level, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students can demonstrate the required knowledge level either through an approved international certification (see the list) of international certifications recognized by the University of Siena), or by passing a B2 level exam at the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA). After enrolment in Siena, students having an international certification must present it to the CLA office. The CLA is located in Piazza San Francesco 7, Siena (more details can be found in the related website). For students who are obliged to pass the B2 exam, the University of Siena offers B2 level courses. Dates of the exams and timetables of the courses are reported in the CLA website. The timetable of the English courses is also included in the MSc courses timetable. Students are strongly encouraged to pass the B2 exam as soon as possible, in order to be able to fruitfully take the MSc courses.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Mandatory entry exam that will take place through a remote test on June 14 , 2023 10 am (Rome Time)

More information	medical-biotechnologies.unisi.it/en

Overview

Aim of the course is to prepare graduates with good biomedical culture, with in-depth knowledge of biotechnology, acquired and consolidated on an important practical experience in laboratory. Graduates are able to design and organize effectively research plans in autonomy, in the field of biotechnology applied to medicine; they are able to manage and coordinate programs of development in biotechnology applied to human medicine and aimed at the protection, promotion and recovery of health. At the end of the biennium, Graduates in Medical Biotechnology will have acquired the knowledge and technical skills to integrate professionally in the areas identified in the specific Study Plan of the Course.

Programme structure

The MSc in Medical Biotechnologies is taught entirely in English.

MIUR degree class: LM-9 Second cycle degree in Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical Biotechnologies
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120

For information about the study plan click here

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to use, also as consultants, in:
- pharmaceutical, diagnostic, cosmetic and biomaterial companies;
- chemical-biotechnological and biological-molecular analysis laboratories;
- clinical analysis laboratories, hygiene and prophylaxis);
- research institutes and public or private, national and international companies in the biotechnology sector applied to the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, vaccines and biomaterials fields.