Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Molecular and industrial biotechnologies [LM-8 ] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Master’s Degree in Molecular and Industrial Biotechnologies

Level of qualification

Second Cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Students who intend to enrol on the Master’s Degree Programme in Molecular and Industrial Biotechnologies (BMI) must have a three-year University Degree or Diploma or another recognizable qualification awarded abroad. With reference to art.6, comma 2 under the DM 270/2004, students with a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology (Industrial Chemistry curriculum), obtained at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, may apply directly to the Master’s Degree Programme in BMI, degree class L-1 under DM 509/99, or Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, degree class L-2 under DM 270/2004.

In all other cases, students must have attained at least 80 credits, both in core and characterizing courses, within scientific-disciplinary sectors during their Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnologies, degree class L-2 under DM 270/2004, as specified in the course’s “Didactic Regulations”. In all other cases, any information regarding authorization for enrolment may be found in the course “Didactic Regulations”.

Profile of the programme

The BMI Master’s Degree Course aims to prepare graduates who have expert knowledge in: the organization and mode of expression of genomes and their analysis using innovative tools as well as the functional analysis of the proteome and proteomics applied; knowledge and skills of recombinant biotechnology, protein and metabolic engineering and modeling of biological systems aimed at producing goods and services in the development of sustainable industrial processes, monitoring and environmental bioremediation; knowledge and skills in the field of analytical methods for process control in industrial and environmental biotechnology; knowledge and expertise in the field of nanobiotechnology and biomaterials in the field of energy technology and issues related to intellectual property and the organization and management of biotechnology companies; mastery of bioinformatics methods for the organization, construction and access to databases, in particular genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics and the application and development of bioinformatic methodologies to support the development of biotechnological approaches in industrial and environmental sectors.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The BMI degree course has a duration of two years and involves the acquisition of 120 credits. For each year there will be two cycles of classes (semesters), with pauses of classes and other educational activities for holidays and for examinations. The academic programme includes the following types of activity: core course disciplines including chemical, biological disciplines and disciplines for professional skills, training and related requirements; other educational activities. The formative activities include: classes, numerical exercises, exercises and practical and instrumental lab activities; tutorial activities, training activities in laboratories or external structures; final examination and any other forms of educational activities aimed at achieving the objectives and vocational training of their degree course. Detailed information on the organization of the BMI degree course are specified in the "Didactic Regulations" available at:

http://www.unipg.it/facsmfn/ccl/biotec/biotecnologie

Key learning outcomes

BMI Graduates possess:

avant-garde knowledge and understanding of several areas related to molecular and industrial biotechnology, through multidisciplinary scientific training obtained through combining theoretical knowledge and operational skills in various fields of chemistry and biology, with the aid of adequate knowledge of computer and statistical methodologies. The graduate also has knowledge about the economic gains to verify the validity of biotechnological processes, regulations in the biotechnology, laboratory and production field, as well as quality control techniques;

ability to apply knowledge and understanding of skills acquired in the various fields of biotechnology, with particular reference to the fields of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics also using the skills acquired in bioinformatics, industrial biotechnology (techniques for the production of vectors, nanobiomaterials, molecular biosensors);

making judgements and ability to work autonomously, even assuming organizational responsibility for projects and scientific facilities, critically analyze and solve scientific, regulatory, ethical and social issues related to biotechnology, to find and critically interpret data, information and literature in the scientific field;

communication skills that allow teamwork and/or present the results of their work in both national and international contexts.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The methods for assessing the results and the acquisition of credits include: examination with grade on a scale of 30, an aptitude assessment or certificate of attendance only. The final exam for the attainment of the LM-BMI is public and involves the preparation of a written paper and oral presentation before a board of 11 professors. The final evaluation is expressed on a scale of 110, and includes an overall assessment of the student’s curriculum. If the final grade achieved by the student is greater than 110, the Board, provided unanimous, confers honours.

Graduation requirements

To be admitted to the final examination, students must have attained all the credits in the learning activities included in the curriculum.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Students are required to attend both the lecture courses and laboratory ones. The procedures for verifying the attendance of each teaching activity are established by the professor responsible. For the internship attendance is required and to be certified by the Tutor. For other activities, the CIIB can establish any compulsory attendance, which will be reported in the academic programme, together with the means of assessment.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The BMI forms professionals who are able to subsequently take research doctorates and second-level vocational masters, as well as teach. It also provides allocations in the field of research (universities and other public and private research institutes) in biotechnology industries, in companies / public bodies and private institutions operating in services and in particular: research and development laboratories and production departments, quality control in biotechnology companies and other biotech companies interested in innovation such as chemical companies (fine chemistry, bioenergy, new materials), pharmaceuticals, agro-food companies interested in the use of microsensors for biological systems, diagnostic laboratories, with particular reference to the development and production of molecular and/or cell assays, or the development and production of biosensors and innovative systems for environmental diagnosis and monitoring; service companies in the areas related to industrial biotechnology, such as laboratories for analysis and biological control, in the planning of industrial activities oriented at sustainable development; in monitoring services and environmental recovery; bodies in charge of drafting of patency legislation concerning the exploitation of products and / or processes of bio-industry, commercial organizations and documentation specifically involved in biotechnological productions.

Access to further studies

The degree provides access to Research doctorates and 2nd-level Vocational Masters.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

Molecular and industrial biotechnologies (Regulations 2013)