Overview
The Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies degree from University of Padua explores traditional and forefront disciplines with a specific attention in the design, production and characterisation of innovative drugs, such as biologics and drugs employed in targeted therapies.
A course provided in English, meeting the needs of modern pharmaceutical research, preparing professionals with a solid knowledge in the pharmaceutical and technological fields typical of biopharmaceuticals, combined with an in-depth training in molecular biology, structural biochemistry, genetic engineering and protein engineering, as well as specific technical and regulatory expertise in problems related to research, development, control and advice about newly developed drugs.
You can work in research laboratories or collaborate with public or private organisations in the biotechnological-pharmaceutical sector, dealing with research, design, production and formulation and analysis of innovative and biotechnological drugs, but also with quality control in the biomedical, diagnostic and nutritional fields.
Career opportunities
Graduates work mainly as expert technicians and researchers in Academia and in medical, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, cosmetic and nutraceutical industries.
Programme Structure
1st Year: Advanced Reactivity and Modelling; Advanced Molecular Biology; Molecular and Experimental Pharmacology; Structural Biochemistry; Bioinformatics and Computational Biology; Drug Discovery and Development; Protein Engineering; Proteomics and Biochemical Methodologies; Start-up Ideas in Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
2nd Year: Biologics and Biopharmaceuticals; Delivery and Formulation of Biotechnological Drugs; Diagnostic Microbiology and Molecular Immunology; Internship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
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
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Student insurance
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- 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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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnologies or related subjects is required, or proven skills in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Human Anatomy, Histology, Genetics, General, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Applied Pharmaceutical Technology
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
- English: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
Tuition Fee
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International
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased 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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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