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	€40 per program You will receive an e-mail with the payment instructions.

Entry qualification

Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) For graduates in foreign universities, the adequacy of the curriculum requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis considering the consistency of the programs carried out in the various subject areas. Graduates in foreign universities will have to fill out a multiple-choice test in English to verify the personal preparation in the following disciplines: cytology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, medical and genetics. The detailed topics related to the required cognitive requisites and all the information concerning the assessment tests of the individual preparation for the admission to the Master’s Degree Program will be available well in advance on the website of the Master’s Degree program. B2 English level Certification of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is mandatory in order to be admitted to the Master’s Degree. Check the English requirements at this link 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 Check the English requirements at the following link admission.unisi.it/?p=1944

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	biotechnologies-humrep.unisi.it/en

Overview

Summary of the Course of study

The Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction LM 9 belongs to the Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine. The course aims to train and prepare a highly specialized professional figure in the field of medically assisted reproduction. The English language is used in lectures, in practical training and in the exams, as well as during the final dissertation. Communication in English language is essential in order to enable the graduates to interact with the international academic community and to access high-level scientific literature, mostly in English.

Educational targets
The postgraduate student in LM-9 Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction has the skills, acquired by the course of studies, to handle, manipulate, cultivate and cryopreserve human gametes and embryos in order to perform first, second and third level of Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). In addition, the post graduate in LM-9 Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction has the skills to manage laboratories specialized in assisted reproduction and biological banks for the cryopreservation of reproductive cells and tissues. The educational project addresses the issues of reproduction with a multidisciplinary approach. It is included in a scientific context able to provide a highly qualified Italian and foreign teachers, innovative infrastructures and public and private ART laboratories that can participate in educational purposes and welcome students during their training activities.

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

Training and other international opportunities
The students of the Master’s Degree in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction have access to the resources available at the University of Siena in relation to the opportunity to carry out pre- or post-graduate internships.

Employment and professional opportunities for graduates
1-Operator, manager and coordinator in the Medically Assisted Reproduction laboratories
2- Operator, manager and coordinator in Seminology Centre
3- Operator, manager and coordinator of biological banks for the cryopreservation of reproductive cells and tissues
4- Biotechnologist researcher in private research centers operating in the field of the physiopathology of human reproduction in national and international area
5- Manager and operator of biotechnological and pharmacological laboratory