Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies: Biomolecular ChemistryMestre, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* the application platform opens on December 19; there are different rounds available. To check when you can apply and the final deadlines: https://apply.unive.it/news/new/124-admission-rounds-202526-academic-year
* Depending on your nationality, yearly fees range from 700 to 2,554 euro
Key Summary
Introduction
The programmes offers 3 curricula (2 entirely taught in Italian and 1 taught in English):
- Chemistry (taught in Italian)
- Industrial Chemistry (taught in Italian)
- Biomolecular Chemistry (taught in English)
The course is divided into teaching in the field of physical, inorganic, organic, analytical chemistry and biochemistry of advanced content, with the aim of ensuring the student mastery of methods and scientific content in the field of chemistry, with particular regard to the aspect of higher education and scientific research. The teaching is strongly focused on the development of knowledge and skills regarding green and sustainable chemistry and the development of processes with low environmental impact in a zero-waste perspective of circular economy.
With the aim of ‘learning by doing’, the degree programme includes many theoretical and practical lessons, which involve numerous laboratory exercises. In addition, at the end of the degree programme, students will carry out an experimental research thesis, which may also be carried out abroad or in companies and which will enable them to learn advanced research methodologies and to learn how to design, conduct and interpret scientific experiments in various fields.
Curriculum
The programmes offers 3 curricula (2 entirely taught in Italian and 1 taught in English):
- Chemistry (taught in Italian)
- Industrial Chemistry (taught in Italian)
- Biomolecular Chemistry (taught in English)
Some subjects offered:
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Quantum Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Spectroscopy
- Bioorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Techniques for Biomolecules
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to work as employees or freelance professionals in any of the departments of a modern company or at a research institute, as well as perform managerial tasks in the chemical industry (both basic and “fine”) and manufacturing.
Possible career opportunities include:
- Chemist
- Chemical Information Management Specialist
- Chemical Manufacturing Consultant
- Process Developer
- Product Designer
- Researcher
- Specialist Consultant for Companies and Governmental Agencies
- Biotechnologist
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Ca’ Foscari University offers 20 high-achieving international students, intersted in a master degree programme, renewable scholarship packages of 10,000 euro a year
These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award winner’s degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites and procedures to apply are at the dedicated webpage: www.unive.it/scholarships
The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.
Facilities
English Language Requirements
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