Overview

The Molecular Biology degree from University of Padua imparts a thorough command of the scientific investigation process, providing graduates with the competence to work independently and to take on the organisation and responsibility of projects.

Career opportunities

Graduates work as researchers within public or private organisations in the pharmaceutical, agro-industrial and biotechnological sectors; and as project managers or counselors within the public administration, in the human health or public hygiene divisions.

Programme Structure

Common Path: Cellular Biology; Applied Statistics; Molecular and Cell Biology of Plants; Molecular Biology of development; Genomics; Structural Biochemistry and Biophysics

Path 1 – Molecular Biology: Advanced Biochemistry; Molecular Genetics; Structural Biochemistry and Biophysics; Genomics;

Path 2 – Integrative Plant Biology: Plant Molecular Adaptation, Plant Biotechnology, Plant genetics and Genomics

Path 3 – Bioenergetics and Metabolism: Advanced Biochemistry, Organelle dynamics, Metabolic Disorders

A double degree with the Université de Paris (France) is also possible

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Academic Year 2027/2028

Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equated)

Language

English

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80

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 13 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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65

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OTE

126

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required,with proven skills in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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2950 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Padova

Funding

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