164 Life Sciences Degree Programs in Italy

Become a part of the world’s first interdisciplinary gastronomic science course. Gastronomy is to understand food in its totality. Undergraduate Degree in Food Sciences and Cultures with our unique approach, we combine theoretical learning with practical experiences, helping students to understand diverse production realities and develop critical thinking. As a part of our community, you will be prepared to kickstart your career in the bustling food industry.

Train innovative and sustainable product-service designers through an experimental approach that combines design, theory, strategy, and learning.

The Faculty is composed of experts from the University of MilanoBicocca, the Maldives National University, as well as other non-Italian universities and research organizations. The teaching is based on a multidisciplinary approach integrating cutting-edge knowledge and research in this rapidly developing field, with the aim to address present and future environmental challenges.

The focus of the Second Cycle Master’s Degree in Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (SIPhaB) is on the industrial biotech-pharma sector, where Italy ranks first in Europe for export and production and first in the world for innovative contracts.

The Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" of the University of Florence offers a new Master course in Advanced Molecular Sciences to train and educate the next generation of chemists on the cutting-edge aspects of research in Chemistry of Materials and Life Sciences that will give them the skills required for an advanced career in industry and academia. The Master will be conducted in English.

MSc in Biological Sciences the second-level degree in Biological Sciences (LM-6 class Biology) aims to train graduates with advanced knowledge and expertise in updated biomolecular and biotechnological methodologies for application in diagnostic, nutritional, and environmental fields. These curricula, in combination with core courses, give students flexibility to tailor their degree to their background, interests, and career goals.

The international Master’s Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, entirely held in English, offers students up-to-date and in-depth training to cope successfully with the future challenges of life sciences by emphasizing the most innovative cellular and molecular aspects of modern Biology.

In CISOD - Food, Sustainability and Rights the Seasonal School will introduce participants to the urgent topic of food sustainability, exploring how to build sustainable and climate-resilient agri-food systems through a dialogue between social and life sciences. Regulatory and non-regulatory measures for socially inclusive and environmentally more efficient food systems will be addressed.

The PhD in Clinical Sciences offers doctoral training programs in basic and translational research, under the supervision of faculty and researchers working in various fields of clinical medicine, psychology, and various fields of experimental medicine related to translation into the clinical setting.

This two-year master provides you with sound knowledge of current and future challenges in food sciences, combining innovation and authenticity, and offering you the opportunity to interact closely with the food industry. The program is a joint initiative with the Universities of Parma and Udine, known worldwide for their excellence in higher education in the field of food sciences.

The TEAM Ph.D. is a true crossroad at Sant'Anna, being participated by all Institu- tes (Biorobotics, DIRPOLIS, Life Sciences, Management, Economics, Mechanical Intelligence, TECIP) testifying to the global effort of the Institution. The challenges to be faced are numerous- and among these is the ability of the HS to continuously be resilient in emergency health situations, as is the case for the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSc Biobanks and Complex Data Management. In the dynamic landscape of the life sciences, biobanking has emerged as an essential domain encompassing the collection, storage and processing of biospecimens - whether human, animal or plant tissues and fluids - to support research objectives. The effective management of biobanks, coupled with the sensitive handling of the complex data associated with them, is the cornerstone of modern healthcare and the quest for personalized medicine.

The Doctorate in Educational Sciences and Psychology trains research professionals in the public and private sectors, with a focus on socio-educational and vocational education and training. The three-year program includes methodological and interdisciplinary training designed to develop aptitude for empirical research in educational and psychological settings.

The San Raffaele University, top-ranked among the research universities in Italy, offers a PhD program aimed to provide excellent guidance, support and training to graduate students interested in understanding the molecular processes underlying human diseases and in designing new approaches for their treatment.

The Master’s degree in Biotechnological and Chemical Sciences in Diagnostics is an innovative educational offer aimed at training a professional figure of researcher/biomedical operator who will acquire advanced multidisciplinary skills and competences in both in vitro and in vivo diagnostic field.

The Master's in Management of Food Systems of Quality and Gastronomy (Food Quality) is part of a process of enhancement of the Italian agri-food industry that recognizes Parma as one of the most important industrial clusters in Italy, known as the “Italian Food valley”.

The Pharmacological Biomolecular Sciences, Experimental and Clinical doctoral program trains biomedical experts in modern pharmacological research through multidisciplinary approaches. It encompasses basic research, pharmacological-toxicological studies, innovative drug development systems, and technical-scientific collaboration. Students develop competencies for translating discoveries into clinical practice, benefiting public health and socio-economics.

The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a Foundation Course in Science prepares students interested in studying a degree program in Medicine, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, and Physics.