The Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics aims to provide advanced training focused on the study of biology at the molecular level.
The program covers both theoretical and methodological aspects related to basic and applied research, with particular emphasis on the latest developments in biomolecular science. Courses are taught in English.
Throughout the two-year course, students will become part of a research group and participate in one of the ongoing projects, with the results used to compile an experimental thesis, which constitutes an essential component of the degree.
The program is divided into two tracks:
- Molecular Life Sciences
- Molecular and Digital Biology
The courses are designed to deepen knowledge in Biomolecular Sciences, including Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. The curriculum will focus on understanding the relationships between molecular structures and biological functions, as well as exploring Genomics, Proteomics, and their implications in studying biological processes, diseases, and biotechnological applications.
Overview of the program
- ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- BIOINFORMATICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- INTERNSHIP FOR EXPERIMENTAL THESIS A 14 CFU - 0 hours
- METHODS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 9 CFU - 72 hours 1st semester
- MICROBIAL GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
- MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY 6 CFU - 56 hours 2nd semester
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- BASIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 60 hours 1st semester
- STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
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- ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS 3 CFU - 24 hours 2nd semester
- OTHER ACTIVITIES - SOFT SKILLS 3 CFU - 36 hours
- CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- INTERNSHIP FOR EXPERIMENTAL THESIS B 22 CFU - 0 hours
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- ADVANCED MICROSCOPY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- IMMUNOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- LABORATORY OF BIOCHEMISTRY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF BIOINFORMATICS 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF BOTANY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF ECOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF GENERAL PATHOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF GENETICS 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF IMMUNOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF MICROBIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PARASITOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PHARMACOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PHYSIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF ZOOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- MOLECULAR ENTOMOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- MOLECULAR GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours
- ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- BIOINFORMATICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY 6 CFU - 56 hours 2nd semester
- STATISTICS AND BIG DATA ANALYSIS 9 CFU - 72 hours 2nd semester
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- BASIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 60 hours 1st semester
- STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
Choose one course
- BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
- CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
Choose one course
- BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
- MICROBIAL GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 1st semester
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- BASIC GENETICS AND CELL BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
- HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours 2nd semester
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- ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS 3 CFU - 24 hours 2nd semester
- OTHER ACTIVITIES - SOFT SKILLS 3 CFU - 36 hours
- GENOMICS AND EVOLUTION IN EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES 12 CFU - 96 hours
- INTERNSHIP FOR EXPERIMENTAL THESIS 30 CFU - 0 hours
- LABORATORY OF ADVANCED BIOINFORMATICS FOR OMICS SCIENCES 6 CFU - 60 hours
- PHARMACOGENOMICS, CANCER GENOMICS AND EPIGENOMICS 6 CFU - 48 hours
- ADVANCED MICROSCOPY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- IMMUNOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- LABORATORY OF BIOCHEMISTRY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF BIOINFORMATICS 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF BOTANY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF ECOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF GENERAL PATHOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF GENETICS 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF IMMUNOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF MICROBIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PARASITOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PHARMACOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PHYSIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- LABORATORY OF ZOOLOGY 6 CFU - 72 hours
- MOLECULAR ENTOMOLOGY 6 CFU - 48 hours
- MOLECULAR GENETICS 6 CFU - 48 hours