138 Natural Sciences Masters Degree Programs in Italy

Physics is a fundamental science, which aims to discover the laws underlying natural phenomena that manifest themselves on all scales of length and time, from the cosmos to elementary particles. Characteristic of physics is the method of investigation based on a dialectical relationship between theory and experiment. In addition to preparing for scientific research - in universities or research institutions - the study of physics provides solid theoretical and experimental foundations, combined with analysis, modeling, and problem-solving skills.

The master program aims at providing high-level competences for the formalization and the consequent mathematical analysis of problems arising from applied sciences and technologies, with a special focus on the analysis of big data systems and complex systems.

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.

The Master's Degree Course in Geological Resources and Hazards (Class LM-74) expands the basic scientific and geological training obtained through the three-year degree in the various fields of Earth Sciences and provides in-depth technical and professional training in the field of sustainable management of resources and mitigation of geological hazards.

The Master in Astrophysics and Cosmology provides a solid education in the fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and space physics. The student will acquire the necessary preparation for continuing her/his training towards a Ph.D. in Astrophysics or related disciplines, which in turn may lead to a career as a professional researcher or teacher within universities or research institutions, both in Italy and abroad. Thanks to the course’s emphasis on mathematics, physics, information technology, statistics, and logical thinking, it is also good preparation for a career in industry and R&D (research and development) in the fields of information technology, aerospace, optics, electronics, data science, and others. Study grants and subsidies University students may obtain economic support during their studies from the Emilia Romagna Region, the University of Bologna, and other external bodies. Unibo Action 1&2 – Check out the opportunities for international students: 11.000 € grants or full fee exemptions. The benefits are assigned on the basis of SAT tests, TOLC tests, or GRE test scores. Study Grants Study Grants for International Students

The new 2-year international Master in Business Analytics aims to prepare students from a variety of backgrounds for a career as business analysts in modern private and public organizations. The Programme is designed for students with a strong propensity for computational and statistical sciences as well as a strong interest in working with data.

The programme (taught in Italian) which falls within the European reference standards for Chemical Sciences, offers some English-language courses providing specific skills in the chemical disciplines and their applications. The objective is to train chemists capable of carrying out professional activities in the field of chemical research, participating in the theoretical and practical development of new technologies and operating both in industries and public institutions.

The Master’s degree course in Health Biology has as its primary objective the training of a Biologist with specific skills in the field of Biomedical and Health Sciences. This course provides a suitable cultural basis for access to Bio sanitary Specialization Schools recognized by the Ministry of Health (necessary for the managerial career in both public and private laboratory), Research Doctorates in the biomedical field and II level Master.

With the steady advancement of Quantitative and Computational Biosciences and analytical tools, all branches of Biological sciences are being swamped with a deluge of data that is calling out for analyst professionals. The QuaCBio Master’s degree combines courses from the biological and hard science realms, with a strong emphasis on hands-on bioinformatics trainings. Through this approach, students with a comprehensive STEM background are expected to get together and cross-contaminate when dealing with Big Data in omics, evolution, ecology and physiology and become the next generation of Computational Biologists.

MSc in Mathematics and Applications this master’s course benefits from the longstanding and widely appreciated educational expertise of its faculty members, notoriously very friendly with their students, and from a wide range of supporting facilities such as communal study spaces, computer services, libraries, as well as dedicated tutoring services. The research experience of faculty members feeds directly into the curriculum, which includes topics related to, for example, the design of electric and racing cars, applications to earth and sea sciences, economics and finance, health (medical diagnostics), assistive robotics (exoskeletons), and much more.

The International MSc Programme in Physics, delivered entirely in English, is designed to provide students with a thorough and flexible training in the field of physical sciences and its technological applications, in an exciting and international research environment. It is also aimed to provide a solid cultural background in the various fields of modern physics, covering both theoretical and experimental aspects. Students may specialize in a particular sub-field, such as Nuclear and particle astrophysics, Atomic and molecular physics, Physics of complex systems, Environmental physics, and Aerospace physics, thus taking the right road to become leader in their field of interest.

The University of Ferrara, founded in 1391, is one of Italy’s oldest institutions, with a long-standing tradition in education and research. In recent decades, the University of Ferrara has continued to evolve, establishing new faculties and expanding its academic offerings to include Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The University of Ferrara carries out its research activity through thirteen Departments located in prestigious historical buildings across the city. The Department of Physics and Earth Sciences and the Department of Engineering are particularly successful at the European and international levels, accounting for about half the projects realized from 2014 to the present.

ARCHMAT aims is to provide students with specialized skills in archaeology and analytical characterization of materials from prehistory(Megalithic) to classical times (Greek and Roman). The study and conservation of Cultural Heritage materials is a research area with a strong multidisciplinary connotation and requires skills that span across the Humanities and Science research fields. ARCHMAT provides a common, integrated platform for excellent students coming from either Science or Humanities educational backgrounds to understand the advanced scientific methods used to investigate archaeological materials and aims to form highly specialized professional experts in the emerging field of Archaeometry, i.e Physico-Chemical Sciences applied to the study of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage materials.

This two-year program, taught in English, aims to develop the most advanced informatics skills applied to medicine, preparing highly sought-after professionals for today's and tomorrow's job market. The realization of this revolution in medicine and biomedical research necessarily involves training new talents capable of integrating advanced computer science skills with a solid and broad understanding of the specific healthcare context.

MSc in Physics of Complex Systems Nowadays, professionals who want to make innovations in frontier scientific and technological fields (such as system biology, neuroscience, computation, network engineering, web economy, financial markets modeling, and innovative materials) need to master the most advanced concepts and methodologies to deal with complex systems.