Master's Degree course in Biology provides highly specialized knowledge and skills applied to the genetic-molecular, cellular and functional studies of living beings, as well as to the pharmacological approach, environmental impact and biodiversity. The degree gives access to advanced level of training such as PhDs to undertake scientific research in universities or in public or private research laboratories. Furthermore, the degree gives also access to postgraduate schools in biomedical field recognized by the Ministry of Health (necessary for a managerial career in public and private laboratories). The course provides requirements and methodological-theoretical training necessary to work in several industrial fields, such as biotechnologies, pharmaceutics, agro/food, and in the public/private healthcare system involved in genetics, histology, food and clinical biochemistry analysis.
MIUR Class: LM-6 Class of master's degree in Biology
Duration in years: 2 Training credits: 120
Entrance qualifications: bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Sciences and technologies for the environment and nature
Recruitment
The master graduate in Biology meets the demand for advanced training coming from the job market both at a national and international level. From the results of the Annual Monitoring Form (SMA) it appears that 100% of Biology graduates, 3 years after graduation, have a job.
Master graduates can be employed as: Researcher in public and private universities and other research institutions in Italy and abroad; Healthcare researcher in university hospitals and private organizations; supervisor in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and agri-food industries and in public and private laboratories of analysis; supervisor in public and private organizations; Freelance biologist.
