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Overview
Bioeconomy responds to the environmental challenges the world is facing, oriented to reduce the dependence on natural resources, transform manufacturing, promote sustainable production of renewable plant, microbial and animal resources and their conversion into food, feed, materials, bio-based products and bio-energy, while growing new jobs and industries.
In this context, the Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy Master degree aims at providing students with advanced molecular and cellular background of microbial and plant systems, which are the basis for the several sectors of the biotechnologies applied to the bioeconomy.
The BforB Master degree from The University of Milan, will equip students with a solid and broad expertise about the structure and function of biological macromolecules of interest for the bioeconomy sector.
Career
The BforB graduate is an expert in coordination, management and set up of research and development laboratories in public entities and in private companies in the chemical, agro-environmental and biotechnological sectors.
The function will primarily be the development, implementation and coordination of laboratory activity within basic and applied research projects, the set-up of bioprocesses, the quality control.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Biomass and waste recycling promoting the circular economy
- Fermentation biotechnology
- Methods in biotechnology
- Structure and functions of biomolecules
- Environmental microbial biotechnology
- Environmental plant biotechnology
- Protein engineering and proteomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Milano, Italy
Disciplines
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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
TOEFL® IBT OR
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PTE Academic 59
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students with a degree from a non-Italian institution: must possess a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or University comprising exams in the following areas: molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, plant cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry.
- Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher, under to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
- The personal curriculum of the applicants and the certifications will be evaluated by an Admission Committee composed of the coordinator and at least two lecturers of the Master degree. No interview is foreseen.
- The applicants will receive communication of their eligibility and will be allowed to enrol in the Master degree program.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals292 EUR / year≈ 292 EUR / year
Additional Details
- First instalment: 146 EUR per semester
- Second instalment: varies according to ISEE University value, degree program and student status
Living costs
Milano
Italy
850 - 1450 EUR / month
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy.
Available Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
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