Study location	Italy, Pavia
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master's Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics)

Tuition fee	€4,500 per year Tuition fee for non-EU students who enter Italy with a study visa is based on flat rate and depends on the citizenship. If non-EU students come from a family with limited financial resource, they can choose to have their tuition fee calculated according to their family income (from €156,00 to €3.985,00 per year). For more info please consult this link
Application fee	€35 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Students graduated in a non-Italian university Bachelor’s Degree or higher 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. Students who graduated in a non-italian university must take the pre-evaluation of qualification and admission test (see section “Other requirements”). Students graduated in Italy Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biology or Biotechnology from an italian University with final mark ≥ 99/110 can enroll directly. Students graduated in a different discipline, or graduated in Biology or Biotechnology with a final mark < 99/110, or that still need to graduate have to pass an admission test. Candidates must apply between July and September following the procedure described in the admission announcement. Students must have a good knowledge of basic biology topics with particular attention to Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology. Intakes EU and Non-EU candidates Start: January 13, 2020 End: June 30, 2020 Late intake Start: July 1, 2020 End: Non-EU candidates, July 24, 2020; EU candidates, September 1, 2020 Fee Waivers Fee waivers for international students enrolling in the academic year 2020-2021 are available. Click here to see the requirements. . 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please note If you have obtained your diploma outside of Italy, you should provide a declaration of its value (dichiarazione di valore in loco), issued by the Italian authorities (usually Italian Embassy or Consulate) in the country where the qualification was awarded. Please note that the “Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco” should state that the student has completed at least 12 years of pre-university education. If you are a non European student residing abroad, you need to do a pre-enrollment via Italian Embassy and start the visa procedures. The official admission at the University of Pavia will be possible only after you will have done this pre-enrollment. Please get in contact with the Italian authority in your country as soon as possible (deadline at the end of July).

Language requirements

English Knowledge of English should correspond to at least B1 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. 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.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Two reference letters are required. Referees must in particular comment on the theoretical knowledge of the applicant, motivation at work, communication skills, technical ability, and flexibility giving a score from 0 to 5 (5 being the maximum score). Students graduated in a non-Italian university International students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related life science programme from an non-italian University have to undergo a pre-evaluation of their qualifications and must pass the admission test. The admission test can take place any time via Skype, or in Pavia in September. In order to apply for pre-evaluation of qualification and admission test, international students have to click the button “Apply Now!” on the right, follow the step-by-step procedure and submit the following documents: Scan of a their passport or ID card. Curriculum vitae in European format in English. Scan of their transcript in English or Italian with exams taken, marks and credits. Final mark should also be included together with an explanation of the evaluation system. If applicants have more than one degree, they can send more than one transcript. Transcripts in Spanish or French are also accepted. Scan of the Diploma (if available). A scan of the Diploma (if available). Students who did not obtain their Bachelor degree and are expected to graduate before September 2019 must send a transcript listing the exams taken and the expected date of graduation. Two reference letters. Students must fill a specific section of the application form. Scan of the receipt of payment of an application fee of 35 euros. Follow the instructions that you have received by email on how to pay the application fee. You can choose one of the following methods: a) Bank transfer; b) Online payment. Students owning an English language proficiency certificate can attach it to the application. This document is optional. Students graduated in Italy Students who need to take pre-evaluation of qualification and admission test must apply between July and September following the procedure described in the admission announcement. The application procedure for Italian students can be found at this page Admission test The admission test is an oral exam in English. During the admission test we will ask questions on basic Biology concepts in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. . Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Students who want to enrol in an Italian University need an official recognition by an Italian authority in their home country of the equality of their qualification to the Italian one. Students from extra-European countries must request a student VISA to the Italian authority in their country. This procedure takes a long time. Students must contact the Italian authority in their country to receive precise information concerning procedures, deadlines and documentation required to obtain a VISA. Fee Waivers Fee waivers for international students enrolling in the academic year 2020-2021 are available. Click here to see the requirements.

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Overview

The Department of Biology and Biotechnology offers a Course for a Master Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. This 2-year second level degree (Biology class) is an intensive, full-time graduate program entirely taught in English and designed for graduates at the BA level who are seeking a qualification in advanced areas of Biology, with special attention to Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry. Graduates will acquire a strong theoretical and methodological background relevant to both basic and applied aspects of these disciplines.

Programme structure

The program 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. Specific courses are Advanced Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cellular Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Human Molecular Genetics, Methods in Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics, Molecular Microbiology, Molecular Pharmacology, Structural Biology and Pharmacology and Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The following courses will also be offered as optional: Advanced Microscopy, Immunology, Molecular Entomology and Molecular Genetics.

The program 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.

The students are expected to carry out a scientific investigation under the supervision of a faculty member (38 credits). The experimental work carried out during the two year-Degree, must result in a Dissertation (Master of Sciences) that will represent an essential component of the Course program. In this context, the graduates will benefit from the informal atmosphere between staff and students that is traditional in our University. For the experimental component of the Curriculum, each student will be associated with a research group and actively participate in one of the group’s research projects.

Aims and Objectives

• Provide students with an excellent background in the theoretical aspects of biomolecular sciences and familiarity with laboratory techniques,
• Stimulate the capability of students to plan and implement research projects and to critically evaluate the results of their research and those of the scientific literature.
• Expose the students to the present frontiers of research in the life sciences exploiting also lectures and seminars given by invited international scientists of excellent level.
• Develop the students writing and oral scientific communication skills in view of their future interaction with the international scientific community.
• Develop their ability to perform teamwork.
• Provide the ability to critically assess the usefulness of theoretical, experimental and practical methodologies for the analysis and solution of scientific questions and issues.
• Provide the opportunity for students to gain and enhance the knowledge and skills required by research organizations and biotechnology companies.
• Provide the ability of the students to bring to the society at large the benefits of advanced research in the life sciences.

Career opportunities

A Molecular Biology and Genetics Master degree may offer a successful introduction to different types of jobs throughout society. Graduates will find work opportunities in a wide range of fields and institutions, including a possible continuation of the study towards a qualified Ph. D. degree for a career in the academic or research organization world, or employment in the health sector, in biotech companies, in agribusiness research, in the communication media, as well as for teaching in the private or public sectors.