Master in Biotechnology for Neuroscience
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
The Neuroscience field is experiencing amazing developments, characterised by a progressive expansion of conceptual approaches, scientific tools, and clinical and technological applications. Over the past two decades, this sector has extended its boundaries far beyond biomedical sciences, incorporating knowledge and tools not only from physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering, but also from the humanities and social sciences. The growing integration between Neuroscience and other scientific sectors is delivering great clinical, economic and social impacts, stimulating the transfer of basic knowledge to different applications. These include new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, increasingly better tools for the study of the nervous system in physiological and pathological conditions, as well as powerful approaches for examining and manipulating neural circuits.
This fast growth poses new challenges to the academic preparation of new professionals in the sector, who may be able to operate competitively in a work scenario that increasingly requires complex interdisciplinary preparation.
The Master's degree course in Biotechnology for Neuroscience aims at training a figure of researcher / biomedical operator who, starting from a strong general background in medical biotechnologies, will develop advanced multidisciplinary skills in various areas of Neuroscience. The theoretical and practical abilities acquired during the course will allow graduates to operate in multidisciplinary and international work contexts, interacting productively with professionals operating in the medical, engineering, physical and ICT subfields of Neuroscience.
Graduates in Biotechnology for Neuroscience will have advanced professional skills regarding the processes of research and development, as well as production of goods and services, in the main sectors of modern bio-medical technologies. The more specific scope of these skills will concern cellular, molecular, genetic, pharmacological, physiological and computer technologies used for the study and diagnostics of the physiological and pathological conditions involving the structure and function of the nervous system, as well as for the therapy of their pathological affections. 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 neuroscientific applications.
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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience. 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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience 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.