Degree course in Molecular and industrial biotechnology

Course Name

MOLECULAR AND INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code

LM46

Class (Ministerial code)

LM-8

Website

http://biotecnologie.unipg.it/index.php/biotecnologie-mol-ed-ind

Field(s) of study

ISCED Area 05 – Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

Qualification award

Master Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

EHEA Second cycle; EQF Level 7

Length of programme / number of credits

2 years / 120 ECTS

Language of Teaching

Italian

Mode of study

In-class

Didactic centre

Didactic centre, Via Del Giochetto,– 06126 Perugia

Programme director

Professor Carla Emiliani

Access to the course

Open access with assessment of personal competencies

Specific admission requirements

Italian First cycle qualification (Laurea) or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the possession of the curricular requirements with the methods indicated in the academic regulation of the course of study. Foreign students are required to take a test to verify their proficiency of the Italian language, except Erasmus Incoming students, Exchange Students and students in mobility as per the Cooperation Agreement

Profile of the programme

The Molecular and Industrial Master degree Course is aimed at providing graduates an adequate mastery of the scientific method application to biological systems. The course is focused on disciplinary areas of the molecular and industrial Biotechnology field: genomics, proteomics, recombinant and translational biotechnology applied to the development and production of sustainable industrial processes, bioremediation and environmental monitoring; nanobiotechnology and biomaterials; energy technologies. Learning and teaching activities and profit assessment are stated in the academic regulation of the course of study.

Programme learning outcomes

Graduates of the Programme will be able to demonstrate: -knowledge of analysis methodologies of: genomics and proteomics, genetic engineering, translational biotechnology for the production of sustainable industrial processes, environmental bioremediation, nanobiotechnology and biomaterials; energy technologies, bioinformatics for the purposes of databases organization, set up and access. -specialist knowledge in different areas related to Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology basic to provide professionalizing skills.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Admission to the final test for the achievement of the qualification will require that the student has acquired all the credits foreseen in the study plan . The final test for the achievement of the qualification is public and consists of the presentation of a thesis work to a special commission. The thesis that can be written also in English is about a topic coherent with the course training objectives. The commission, considering the assessment and presentation of the thesis will give the candidate a grade measured in one hundred and ten.

Examination regulations and grading scale

Assessment is normally an oral or written exam. The grades for subject exams are measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale), the minimum grade is 18/30 and the maximum grade is 30/30. The maximum grade can be enhanced with “cum laude” (30 cum laude), in case of excellence. Grades are given by an exam commission of at least two teachers, whose President is the chair of the subject.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

Mobility windows are defined as for times and contents is concerned through orientation activities and stipulation of international agreements. Students take advantage of the Socrates-Erasmus Programme through agreements managed by the University of Perugia in accordance with the teachers of the Course.

Work-based learning

The Course provides internships in companies, pulbic administration structures and laboratories , and stays in Italian and European Universities, through international agreements. Internships in companies are regulated by agreements stipulated with the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology. Internship consists of 6 ECTS and can be extended by using 6 ECTS chosen by students in place of an exam.

Occupational profiles of graduates

The main occupational profiles of graduates are: employee in the. 1) industrial field, agri-food field, environmental field, healthcare field, pharmaceutical field, research, scientific information and communication. 2) admission to the State exam for the enrollment in the order of biologists. 3) admission to Ph.D, graduate Schools and second level Masters.

Free-choice training activities