Overview

Bioeconomy responds to the environmental challenges the world is facing, oriented to reduce the dependence on natural resources, transform manufacturing, promote sustainable production of renewable plant, microbial and animal resources and their conversion into food, feed, materials, bio-based products and bio-energy, while growing new jobs and industries.

In this context, the Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy Master degree aims at providing students with advanced molecular and cellular background of microbial and plant systems, which are the basis for the several sectors of the biotechnologies applied to the bioeconomy.

The BforB Master degree from The University of Milan, will equip students with a solid and broad expertise about the structure and function of biological macromolecules of interest for the bioeconomy sector.

Career

The BforB graduate is an expert in coordination, management and set up of research and development laboratories in public entities and in private companies in the chemical, agro-environmental and biotechnological sectors.

The function will primarily be the development, implementation and coordination of laboratory activity within basic and applied research projects, the set-up of bioprocesses, the quality control.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biomass and waste recycling promoting the circular economy

Fermentation biotechnology

Methods in biotechnology

Structure and functions of biomolecules

Environmental microbial biotechnology

Environmental plant biotechnology

Protein engineering and proteomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Biology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a degree from a non-Italian institution: must possess a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or University comprising exams in the following areas: molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, plant cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry.

Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher, under to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The personal curriculum of the applicants and the certifications will be evaluated by an Admission Committee composed of the coordinator and at least two lecturers of the Master degree. No interview is foreseen.
The applicants will receive communication of their eligibility and will be allowed to enrol in the Master degree program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

312 EUR / year

≈ 312 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

312 EUR / year

≈ 312 EUR / year

Additional Details

First instalment: 156 EUR per semester
Second instalment: varies according to ISEE University value, degree program and student status

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 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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