The course specifically aims at educating professional experts in applied research activities based on the use of biotechnologies. Students are prepared to their future employment in laboratories using genetic manipulation techniques, in biomedical laboratories for molecular diagnostics, in laboratories for food production and control and monitoring the presence of GMOs, in laboratories for protein and new drugs engineering.
To prepare students for their future professional activities of research and technological development, the first year of the course will provide advanced knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology, functional genetics, as well as advanced knowledge of biological systems, including microorganisms, plants and more evolved animal organisms such as human beings. Biological knowledge includes the use of traditional analytical equipment as well as of modern biotechnologies, such as genomics, proteomics, nanotechnologies, genetic engineering and bioinformatics, and will be integrated by adequate chemical knowledge and by the knowledge of issues related to the use of chemical, biotechnological and industrial plants.
The second year is characterised by the study in depth and the implementation of previously acquired knowledge. After a period of laboratory activity at university and external facilities, it will mostly devoted to the preparation of an experimental dissertation
