Molecular Biology and Genetics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Università degli Studi di Pavia |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

1,500 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master Programme in Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) is a 2-year second level degree entirely taught in English and has been the first programme of this kind to be activated in Italy. During the programme, students are expected to carry out a scientific investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. The experimental work carried out during the two year-Degree must result into a Dissertation (Master of Sciences) that will represent an essential component of the Course programme. The duration of the internship for thesis is two academic years (four semesters). The programme will provide a state-of-the-art knowledge and training in biomolecular sciences, including the most recent advances in genomics and proteomics of human and animal organisms, in the study of biomolecular structures and their connection to function, and in the genetic manipulation of bacteria, human and animal cells and seed plants.Compulsory courses are: Advanced Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cellular Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Human Molecular Genetics, Methods in Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics, Molecular Microbiology, Molecular Pharmacology, Structural Biology and Pharmacology. The following courses will also be offered as optional: Advanced Microscopy, Molecular Entomology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology. The programme will also provide expertise in the technologies required for the utilization of microorganisms, animals and plants as factories for the production of biologically active molecules, including therapeutic compounds.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master Programme in Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) is a 2-year second level degree entirely taught in English and has been the first programme of this kind to be activated in Italy. During the programme, students are expected to carry out a scientific investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. The experimental work carried out during the two year-Degree must result into a Dissertation (Master of Sciences) that will represent an essential component of the Course programme. The duration of the internship for thesis is two academic years (four semesters). The programme will provide a state-of-the-art knowledge and training in biomolecular sciences, including the most recent advances in genomics and proteomics of human and animal organisms, in the study of biomolecular structures and their connection to function, and in the genetic manipulation of bacteria, human and animal cells and seed plants.Compulsory courses are: Advanced Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cellular Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Human Molecular Genetics, Methods in Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics, Molecular Microbiology, Molecular Pharmacology, Structural Biology and Pharmacology. The following courses will also be offered as optional: Advanced Microscopy, Molecular Entomology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology. The programme will also provide expertise in the technologies required for the utilization of microorganisms, animals and plants as factories for the production of biologically active molecules, including therapeutic compounds.

Admission Requirements

78+
2+
6+
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
Students graduated abroad must apply through this website. Students graduated in Italy must apply following the procedure described at this page
Entry requirements of students graduated in a non-Italian university Bachelor’s Degree (Honours, 3 years) in Biology, Biotechnology or related life science programmes. Students must have a good knowledge of basic biology topics with particular attention to Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology. Knowledge of English should correspond at least to a B2 level. Students who graduated in a non-Italian university must take and pass the pre-evaluation of qualification and admission test (see section “Other requirements”).
Students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related life science programme from a non-italian University have to undergo the evaluation of their qualifications and must pass the admission test that can take place via Skype.
Students graduated in Italy This website is dedicated to students who graduated abroad. Students graduated in Italy must follow the procedure described at this page.
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The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
In order to apply for the admission test for this Master Programme, international students must submit a scan of their transcript in English or Italian. Transcripts in Spanish or French are also accepted.
If the transcript provided by your home school is not in English, you will need to obtain official translations along with verified copies of the original.

In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the original documents as paper or scanned version.
Language requirements English
Knowledge of English should correspond to at least B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). The knowledge of the English language will be verified during the admission test. Certification of knowledge of English Language (IELTS, TOEFLS) is NOT required to apply for this MSc.
Italian is not necessary for the course, as lectures and all related activities are in English. However, it would be advantageous to have some knowledge of Italian for your daily life in Italy.
Embassies in specific non-EU countries might require English language knowledge certificates to accept pre-enrollment and VISA applications. Minimum required grades for the academic year 2019-2020 were: IELTS – 6, TOEFL – 78, TOLIMO – 600, FCE – 169.

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,500 EUR
International
1,500 EUR

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