Overview

The Medical-Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course from University of Genoa also provides competencies for business creation and management.

Learning by doing

One of the peculiarities of the course is the wide involvement of students in practical laboratory activities. The teaching schedules of both years provide practical exercises and promote attendance in laboratories, where students carry out their thesis internship.

Internships can be made in highly qualified university research laboratories, in companies of the biotechnology sector and in Centers of Excellence such as: Ospedale Policlinico San Martino-IRCCS, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) and Istituto Giannina Gaslini.

Career perspectives

A Master graduate ('dottore magistrale') in Biotechnology has high responsibility tasks in different fields such as diagnostic, bioengineering, bio-sanitary and pharmacological.

He/she works in health service and in both public and private companies involved in biotechnological research and production of goods and services. His/her duties also concern the development and testing of innovative pharmacological products and of patent in the health field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Biology And Nanotechnology (With Laboratory)
Human Genetics And Molecular Pathology And Laboratory
Human Genetics And Laboratory
Molecular Pathology And Laboratory
Pharmacology And Toxicology And Laboratory
Toxicology And Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genoa, Italy

Disciplines

Medicine Pharmacy Biotechnology View 32 other Masters in Biotechnology in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for admission if you have either:
a Bachelor degree (of at least 180 CFU/ECTS)
a laurea
at least 180 CFU/ECTS
L-2 Bachelor degree
B2 English level
You can access this course only if you have obtained a degree or an equivalent qualification (bachelor's degree, direct school for special purposes - 3 years) and if you meet the specific requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

From 0 to 3000 euros per year.

Living costs

Genova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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