University of Milan
Master's Degree in Molecular Biology of Cell
Milan, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
25 Aug 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 156 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* first instalment fee
Introduction
The goal of the MBC course is to train biologists in advanced biomolecular research, to address present and future scientific challenges. Both theoretical and practical aspects of biomolecular research will be addressed in English, providing students with a global understanding of the field.
The MBC course covers all principal areas of the LM-6 Biology course, with a unique focus on biomolecular subjects that distinguishes it from other courses of the same LM Class. The main goal of the MBC course is to train biologists in advanced biomolecular research, to address present and future scientific challenges.
In-depth and up-to-date knowledge will be provided for the following subjects: molecular analysis of the genome; regulation of gene expression; structure and function of biological macromolecules and their interactions in supramolecular complexes; cellular communication, signal perception and transduction, metabolic regulation, biomolecular engineering, bioinformatics and biostatistics. Both theoretical and practical aspects of biomolecular research will be addressed. Graduate students will learn to apply novel and emerging research technologies/approaches, cutting-edge data acquisition systems and analysis, and will have hands-on experience with top-level nanotechnology, hosted in the research laboratories of the DBS. MBC graduates will be well-equipped to enter further, postgraduate-level education programmes as well as R&D departments of different biotech companies.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
First semester
Compulsory
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Molecular Bioinformatics
- Organic Chemistry Applied to Biology
Optional
- Functional Genomics
- Molecular Microbiology and Genetics of Microorganisms
- Molecular Pharmacology and Immunology
- Synthetic Biology
Second semester
Compulsory
- Molecular Genetics
- Protein Biochemistry
- Structural Biology of the Cell
Optional
- Biostatistics
- Signal Transduction
Compulsory
- English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS)
Year 2
Compulsory
- Biomolecular Methods Laboratory
- Laboratory Training
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The MBC graduate will acquire specialized and in-depth knowledge in molecular and cellular biology, and consolidate competencies in the application of state-of-the-art analytical methodologies and experimental techniques to address a variety of biological challenges. This highly specific, yet multidisciplinary, profile will offer MBC graduates professional employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, operating in biology-and biotechnology-related fields. In particular, MBC will provide the necessary training to allow graduate employment in the following sectors:
- Basic and applied academic research, in universities and other public/private research centres
- Environmental management /protection sectors
- Biomedical, agro-bio and pharmaceutical industries, and related professional sectors
- Promotion and development of innovative scientific technologies
- Biotechnological research and development in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and food industries
- Editorial, intellectual property and scientific dissemination sectors
- Project management in the biotech industry
- Biology teaching in adherence to Italian laws
The fact that MBC is carried out entirely in English, will allow graduates to engage with public/professional sectors in both a national and international setting.
MBC graduates may take the state exam for the qualification to practice the profession of biologist and consequently may be legally admitted to the 'A Section' of the National Biologists Register. Furthermore, graduates will be fully qualified to apply for entry to national/international PhD courses and other postgraduate specializations. Indicatively, the different employment sectors accessible to Master graduates, with reference to the intellectual, scientific and highly specialised professions are here listed:
- Biologists and related professionals
- Molecular biologist
- Researchers and technicians graduated in the area of biological sciences (after passing the competitive exam).