University Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Master's Degree in Biotechnology for Innovative Therapeutics
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Apr 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,640
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Biotechnology for Innovative Therapeutics
This 2-Year Master’s Degree in Biotechnology for Innovative Therapeutics bridges theoretical knowledge to hands-on training in biological research, with an emphasis on biological processes underpinning human physiology and pathology.
Our Master Graduates will be exposed to an intensive training in the research laboratories of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute (or in linked institutions in Italy and abroad) culminating in the discussion of a written dissertation. Thus, our Master Graduates will be leading through a short yet complete research project; they will personally know what and why to look for, how to design a research project, how to generate and interpret data, and how to communicate their results to other researchers, through both oral and written presentations in English. Our teaching methodology encourages students to take active responsibility for their own learning; “student-centered” and “self-directed” learning are the keywords for this approach. Thus, top-down learning is complemented by a bottom-up learning aiming at solving issues arising during the research project.
To be eligible, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology or Biological Sciences.
Candidates with a non-Italian academic qualification or those in their final year at an international university or college are encouraged to visit the documents published on the university's offical website.
This Msc in in Biotechnology for Innovative Therapeutics aims at training specialists in medical biotechnology and biomedical research, who can then decide if to continue their research and studies at PhD level or find application of their expertise in science-based careers, such as lab management, research administration, research funding (both in government or charities), intellectual property (patent consultants, strategic planning in biotech industries).
First Year
- From research to industrial innovation "The ecosystem of the pharma and biotech industries"
- Regulation of gene expression
- Omics data analysis and interpretation
- Chemistry-driven modern drug discovery: from chemical probes to hits, leads and drug
- Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases
- Molecular cell biology
- Molecular mechanisms of diseases
- Molecular Virology
- Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences
- Cell and Gene Therapy
- Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in tumor progression
Second Year
- Logic of scientific discovery and innovation
- Biotechnological Aspects of Assisted Reproduction
- Quality in biotechnological processes
- Tissue engineering strategies in orthopedics
- Morphological and functional imaging
- Thesis Intern
The university is renowned for its exceptional research quality, achieving a score of 93.5 and ranked first in Italy for research in the Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject 2025. This recognition reflects the institution's commitment to impactful scientific research and innovation. Furthermore, the university collaborates with San Raffaele Hospital, providing students and researchers with opportunities to engage in groundbreaking projects that significantly benefit public health.
The program is offered exclusively on campus in person. It lasts for 2 years, with the final year primarily focused on gaining practical experience in laboratories by completing specific projects.