Study location	Italy, 53100 - Siena - Istituti biologici San Miniato, Via Aldo Moro - email: sanitarie.biomediche@unisi.it
Academic field	Medical technology (JACS B800)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

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) For the enrollment an adequate basic preparation in cytology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, general physiology is required. 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.

More information	biotechnologies-humrep.unisi.it/en

Overview

The Course aims to prepare graduates with good theoretical and practical knowledge on reproductive biology and biotechnology. The graduates have the skills to apply the most up-to-date techniques to handle, in vitro fertilize and growth gametes and embryos, in addition to the most recent procedure for cryopreservation, genetic profiling, physiological and functional analyses. Ethic and low in assisted reproduction complete graduate’s preparation. At the end of the biennium, graduates will be competent to operate in laboratories of assisted reproduction and biobanking for reproductive cells and tissues.
The course is open access, restricted by possessing specific curriculum requirements.

Programme structure

The MSc in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction 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

The graduate can access to the state exam for biologist, to the competition for access to non-medical specialization schools, and may also work in public and private laboratories dealing with medically assisted fertilization.
The course prepares for the profession of:
Biologist and similar professions
biotechnologist
Researchers and technicians graduated in the biological sciences
Researchers and technicians graduated in medical sciences