Overview

The hands-on training is based on the execution of a short but complete research project by the student, and its writing up and discussion with a thesis committee of experts.

Teaching approches

The Biotechnology for Innovative Therapeutics program from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University aims at training specialists in medical biotechnology and biomedical research, who can then decide whether to go on to a Ph.D. in the life sciences, or to apply directly their expertise to 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).

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Programme Structure

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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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2026/2027 admission call is closed. Admission call for A.Y. 2027/28 will be published in Spring 2027.

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 18 other Masters in Biology in Italy

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Academic requirements

Candidates have to have a Bachelor Degree in Biology or Biological Sciences. An evaluation of the title owned or to be shortly owned will be carried out by the university.

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General requirements

Copy of the final Bachelor’s Degree awarded and official transcript of records with dates and grades of the exams passed Or
Certificate of enrolment to the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree Course or equivalent course with dates and grades of the exams passed.

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Tuition Fees

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7890 EUR / year

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7890 EUR / year

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Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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