MSc in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction
Siena, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* the amount for each international student is based on the student’s country of origin and the course chosen
Key Summary
The Master’s Degree in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary in the field of human reproduction. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of qualified Italian and international professionals.
Ethic and low in assisted reproduction complete graduate’s preparation. At the end of the biennium, graduates will be competent to operate in laboratories of assisted reproduction and biobanking for reproductive cells and tissues.
The course is open access, restricted by possessing specific curriculum requirements.
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for information.
Program Structure
During the first year, students acquire in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology of the male and female reproductive systems, the biology and interaction of gametes, embryonic development mechanisms, the genetic basis of human fertility, and the epidemiology of infertility. In addition, students gain both theoretical and practical experience with fundamental and advanced techniques in human reproductive biotechnologies.
In the second year, specialized skills related to the management of infertile couples are introduced, covering gynecological, andrological, and psychological perspectives. Concurrently, students study the application of toxicology to reproduction, including research on animal models and the mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat infertility-related conditions.
The curriculum also includes an overview of national and international regulations governing reproductive biotechnologies in research and medically assisted reproduction. Critical examination of bioethical issues associated with these topics further enriches the educational experience.
Practical Training and Skill Development
Internships and thesis preparation are integral components of the program, helping students develop soft skills such as teamwork, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Practical training in assisted reproduction laboratories includes activities such as gamete analysis and selection, in vitro fertilization techniques, gamete and embryo culture, and cryopreservation.
By the end of the program, graduates are equipped with the theoretical and practical tools necessary to conduct experimental research in the field of human reproductive biotechnologies. They are also prepared to independently develop and present a research-based thesis.
Graduates of the program can pursue roles such as:
- Operator, manager and coordinator in the Medically Assisted Reproduction laboratories
- Operator, manager and coordinator in Seminology Centre
- Operator, manager and coordinator of biological banks for the cryopreservation of reproductive cells and tissues
- Biotechnologist researcher in private research centres operating in the field of the physiopathology of human reproduction in the national and international areas
- Manager and operator of a biotechnological and pharmacological laboratory