Master in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics
Turin, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Diagnostics is one of the basement pillars of biomedicine that is in continuous and breakless evolution from basic research to clinical applications, in terms of developing new concepts, tools and technologies.
Scientific and technical innovations fuel medical progress through the ability to better understand disease biology and the development of new methods to diagnose and treat a disease. Diagnostics can be divided in two main sub-fields differing whether the procedure is performed in vitro (or ex-vivo) or in vivo, directly in a living organism.
However, regardless of this classification, diagnostics is a highly multidisciplinary field that requires expertise and skills from very qualified and well-trained personnel with different and complementary background, including chemistry, physics, biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, informatic, and medicine.
On this basis, the Master’s degree course in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics is an innovative educational offer aimed at training a professional figure of researcher/biomedical operator who, starting from a robust general background in chemistry/biology/biotechnology will acquire advanced multidisciplinary skills and competences in both in vitro and in vivo diagnostic field, giving more emphasis to the state-of-the-art chemical and biotechnological approaches in this area.
The theoretical and practical abilities acquired during the course will allow the master graduates to operate in the multidisciplinary and international work environment, interacting productively with professionals operating in the engineering, physical, ICT, and medical sectors.
Graduates in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics will have acquired advanced professional skills and competences regarding the design, development, and clinical translation of in vitro (ex vivo) and in vivo diagnostic procedures, as well as the production of goods and services, in the main sectors of modern biomedicine.
Specific expertise will deal with molecular and cellular biology, “omics” disciplines, bio-analytical and biotechnological methodologies for in vitro diagnostics, design, synthesis, and validation of probes for medical in vivo imaging technologies (including nanotechnology), and artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools.
Graduates will also have the skills necessary for the promotion and development of scientific and technological innovation and for technology transfer. Finally, they will possess the communication, organisational and management skills necessary to operate, interact and update themselves in the multidisciplinary work contexts typical of the biomedical field.
Our aim is to empower talented and motivated students to thrive in a world-class academic environment, while building a future beyond borders! For this reason, at the University of Torino international students can choose among a variety of scholarships, depending on the type of program and applicant profile.
Two key opportunities are open to students of all degree programs and academic level:
- EDISU Piemonte Scholarships: EDISU Piemonte, the Regional Agency for the Right to Education in Piedmont, offers scholarships based on both academic merit and financial need. These can help cover tuition fees, housing, and living costs for students enrolled at the University of Turin.
- MAECI Scholarships: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) provides scholarships for international students and Italian citizens living abroad. These grants support study, research, and training in Italy and are available for all academic levels at institutions like the University of Turin.
- The Talents 4 UniTo scholarships are a unique opportunity available only for applicants to the degree program in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics. This merit-based initiative is designed to attract highly motivated and talented international students by offering financial support to help cover their living expenses during their studies in Turin. The selection is based on academic excellence and the strength of the applicant’s profile.
- The Unicore: University Corridors for Refugees program is a special scholarship opportunity dedicated only to applicants to the degree program in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics who hold refugee status and are currently living in selected countries. This program is part of the University of Turin’s strong commitment to global inclusion and academic excellence. It offers a fully supported pathway to higher education in Italy, covering travel, visa, tuition fees, and living expenses.