Study location	Italy, Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 2 - email: studenti.sanminiato@unisi.it
Academic field	Industrial biotechnology (JACS J740)
Type	Master's Degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M (LM-8 Industrial Biotechnologies)
Course code	D303/00/2023

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 Applicants must possess academic background in at least one of the following fields of study: Biotechnology Biological Sciences Agriculture and Forestry Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Chemical Sciences and Technologies Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies Physical Sciences and Technologies 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	sustainable-biotechnology.unisi.it/en

Overview

The Second Cycle Master’s Degree in Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (SIPhaB) is dedicated to the biotech-pharma industrial sector, where Italy leads Europe in export and production and holds a global leadership position in innovative contracts.

To maintain this competitive edge, a paradigm shift in education is essential. This shift must integrate critical elements of socio-environmental-economic sustainability and address the profound digital transformation occurring in Health and Industry 4.0.

SIPhaB stands out as an innovative educational program that combines expertise in biochemistry with management and sustainable development knowledge. To effectively bridge theoretical knowledge and practical skills, SIPhaB has been co-designed with contributions from humanistic and economic departments, alongside our industrial partners.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, seminars, and webinars conducted in collaboration with the industrial and non-academic sectors, covering topics rarely addressed in traditional university programs.

We employ cutting-edge, immersive teaching methods that leverage industrial laboratories and foster the development of passion, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and teamwork—departing from the conventional focus on individual learning in university settings. SIPhaB offers a unique, integrated, and adaptable educational model designed to prepare students for the challenges of the modern industrial biotech-pharma landscape.

Program structure

MUR degree class: LM-8 Second cycle degree in Industrial Biotechnologies
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120
Language: English

Career opportunities

We aim to educate a new generation of versatile, multi-skilled, and cross-disciplinary professionals capable of taking on leadership roles in the biotech-pharma sector.

SIPhaB students will acquire comprehensive, multidisciplinary knowledge built on a strong foundation in advanced biomolecular sciences, within the context of the most innovative and sustainable green bio-industrial landscape.

Graduates will also develop international management expertise and regulatory competencies aligned with the principles of sustainable development.

Moreover, they will possess the top 10 skills identified by the World Economic Forum, equipping them to excel in a rapidly evolving global industry.