Study location	Italy, Siena, strada delle Scotte, 4 (Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte) - sanitarie.biomediche@unisi.it
Academic field	Medical technology (JACS B800)
Type	Master's Degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M (LM-9 Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical biotechnologies.)

Application fee	€49.90 per program

Entry qualification

Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) After You Apply An Enrolment Committee will evaluate your competencies and skills to determine if they meet the program requirements. Admission Criteria The required competencies for admission include: A background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology equivalent to that obtained in a first-level (Bachelor’s) degree in biology. Fundamental principles of cytology, biochemistry, molecular biology, medical sciences, and genetics. After the Evaluation You will be notified of the outcome approximately one month after the application deadline, or earlier. At the discretion of the Enrolment Committee, students who pass the initial selection based on the submitted documents may be invited to take a remote online test and/or attend an interview. The dates for any additional selection tests will be communicated via email. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Schools and universities usually provide documentation translated into English. If this is not available, an official translation will be required, along with certification of the authenticity of the original documents. Review the documents required for the admission application at this link: admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Review the documents required for enrollment (upon admission) at the link admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Upload copies on the application

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

Language requirements	English English fluency is required, with a minimum proficiency level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For further information, check the following link admission.unisi.it/?p=1944

More information	biotechnologies-humrep.unisi.it/en

Overview

The Master’s Degree in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary in the field of human reproduction. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of qualified Italian and international professionals.

Program Structure
During the first year, students acquire in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology of the male and female reproductive systems, the biology and interaction of gametes, embryonic development mechanisms, the genetic basis of human fertility, and the epidemiology of infertility. In addition, students gain both theoretical and practical experience with fundamental and advanced techniques in human reproductive biotechnologies.

In the second year, specialized skills related to the management of infertile couples are introduced, covering gynecological, andrological, and psychological perspectives. Concurrently, students study the application of toxicology to reproduction, including research on animal models and the mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat infertility-related conditions.

The curriculum also includes an overview of national and international regulations governing reproductive biotechnologies in research and medically assisted reproduction. Critical examination of bioethical issues associated with these topics further enriches the educational experience.

Practical Training and Skill Development
Internships and thesis preparation are integral components of the program, helping students develop soft skills such as teamwork, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Practical training in assisted reproduction laboratories includes activities such as gamete analysis and selection, in vitro fertilization techniques, gamete and embryo culture, and cryopreservation.

By the end of the program, graduates are equipped with the theoretical and practical tools necessary to conduct experimental research in the field of human reproductive biotechnologies. They are also prepared to independently develop and present a research-based thesis.

Program structure

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

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue roles such as:

• Operator, manager and coordinator in the Medically Assisted Reproduction laboratories
• Operator, manager and coordinator in Seminology Centre
• Operator, manager and coordinator of biological banks for the cryopreservation of reproductive cells and tissues
• Biotechnologist researcher in private research centers operating in the field of the physiopathology of human reproduction in national and international area
• Manager and operator of biotechnological and pharmacological laboratory