Master in Molecular Biotechnology
Turin, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
In the last five years, both basic and applied Molecular Biotechnology have expanded with new potential challenges for the Health Sciences with an increasing demand for interdisciplinary approaches. Pursuing a Master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Torino can offer several benefits and opportunities, and can equip you with the skills to conduct cutting-edge research with diverse career opportunities. The field is constantly evolving, and new discoveries are being made regularly. Nowadays, Molecular Biotechnology plays a crucial role in the development of health sciences in terms of medical treatments, therapies, and diagnostic tools. In particular:
- Understanding molecular processes at the cellular level allows researchers to create targeted treatments for various diseases, including cancer, genetic disorders, neurodegeneration and infectious diseases.
- Cell therapy, a rapidly evolving field within Molecular Biotechnology and regenerative medicine, involves the use of living cells to treat various medical conditions and diseases. This approach harnesses the inherent capabilities of cells to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged tissues or organs. Cell therapy holds great promise for addressing a wide range of health issues, from chronic diseases to degenerative disorders.
- "Omics", the various disciplines of molecular biology that focus on studying and analysing large-scale biological data from genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics and metabolomics, are essential tools to integrate this multi-omics data to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex biological processes.
- Genetic engineering enables the manipulation of genes and genomes for various applications, such as the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gene therapy, and synthetic biology.
In the field of personalised medicine, Molecular Biotechnology provides the tools and techniques necessary for identifying genetic markers and developing personalised treatment strategies, leading to more effective and targeted medical interventions.
The University of Torino, known for its strong academic reputation, with the Master's in Molecular Biotechnology, can provide a conducive learning environment to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in all these different areas. The possibility of reaching these aims is facilitated by the synergy between the teachers of the course, including both basic scientists and clinicians. Each member of the faculty is involved in experimental and clinical state-of-the-art projects in the biotechnological field that are funded by national and international organisations.
Molecular biotechnology intersects with various scientific disciplines, such as cellular and molecular biology, immunology, chemistry, physics, molecular imaging and bioinformatics. This interdisciplinary approach enhances your problem-solving skills and prepares you to collaborate with experts from different fields.
By obtaining advanced education in this area, you can contribute to scientific advancements and innovative breakthroughs. The knowledge and skills acquired through the Master's in Molecular Biotechnology are globally applicable. The issues related to healthcare, environmental sustainability, and biotechnology are of international concern, making your expertise valuable worldwide.
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Scholarships and Funding
University corridors for refugees - UNICORE 7.0 - A.Y. 2025-2026
For the A.Y. in 2025-2026, the University of Turin joins for the fourth time the UNICORE project.
The aim of the UNICORE 7.0 project is to promote the right to higher education for refugees, through the creation of university corridors from Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe to Italy.
UNICORE 7.0 is supported by a consortium of international, national and local partners, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the University of Turin and other Italian universities.
The University of Turin funds 3 two-year scholarships including monetary (7,000 euro per year) and service benefits to international students who are refugees in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and interested in enrolling for the a.y. 2025-2026 in the first year of one of the postgraduate degree programs without a restricted number of places and held in English.
38 two-year scholarships to international students "Talents 4 UniTo"
For the first time, the University of Turin funds 38 two-year scholarships to international students "Talents 4 UniTo" interested in enrolling in the first year of a postgraduate degree program without a restricted number of places, held in English, for the A.Y. 2025-2026.
Total amount of the scholarship value: 20,000 euros (gross amount).
Scholarships awarded by EDISU Piemonte
EDISU Piemonte, the Regional Agency for the Right to Education of Piedmont, awards scholarships and other grants to students who are enrolled in a Piedmontese University and meet the economic and merit requirements specified in the competition notices.
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) awards scholarships to foreign citizens not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) in order to foster international cultural, scientific and technological cooperation, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world.
Scholarships are offered to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Higher Education Institutes.
Please regularly check the page Study in Italy for updates on the call for applications.
National and international scholarship programs
The University of Turin welcomes international undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhD students, researchers, teachers and academics in mobility within the framework of any national or international scholarship programs.
Currently available opportunities:
- China Scholarship Council –CSC (Chinese students/researchers)
Curriculum
The Molecular Biotechnology program aims to produce researchers whose profound knowledge of the most advanced biotechnological applications enables them to independently address the most important basic and applied health science issues. As such, the graduates have all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work in academia, in pharma and biotech companies.
The courses in the program are structured into two programs: the Molecular Computational and Translational Biotechnology and the Biomedical Imaging and Drug Discovery.
The Molecular Computational and Translational Biotechnology Program focuses on the latest advances in genomics and genetic engineering in the biomedicine field with specific reference to technological aspects, including next-generation sequencing, high-throughput screening, and gene and cell therapy. Bioinformatics tools and methodologies are essential in translational biotechnology for managing and analysing large-scale genomic, proteomics or metabolomics data, to enhance the ability to interpret complex biological data. To address this aspect from the year 2024-2025, we have added two courses: Programming Approaches For Bioinformatics and Advanced Data Analysis for Biological Processes.
The Biomedical Imaging and Drug Discovery addresses topics in the field of drug discovery and medical diagnostics with a focus on the latest advances in molecular imaging technology and on bioinformatics tools for drug design.
Along with high-quality teaching, the Master's program in Molecular Biotechnology provides practical experience in research laboratories in both Academia and Biotech Companies. The study plan includes some courses common to both programs in the first year, some optional courses to be chosen by the students (8 credits) and stages in the laboratory.
The Master's program in Molecular Biotechnology allows students to adapt to their individual interests. The diversity and the multiple options for lectures, seminars and research projects allow exploring different fields of modern biotechnological research.
During their experimental thesis, students acquire a solid scientific background, technical skills, problem-solving capacity, and ability to present and discuss scientific data. Students learn to design and develop research strategies aimed at applying emerging technology to the Health Sciences; our research laboratories provide advanced training opportunities with state-of-the-art scientific equipment.
The use of English as the official language produces graduates with an international profile, equipping them with a range of soft skills that increase their employability in international work environments.