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.

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00

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1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 14 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.

The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Funding

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