Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine
Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Master programme
LM-9 R - Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche
The Master's Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine supports international mobility through collaborations with leading international universities and offers students the opportunity to earn academic credits through educational and training exchanges with partner institutions.
Available programs include:
- Bilateral agreements within the Erasmus+ framework with the University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium), the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), University of Leiden (the Netherlands), and the University of Cantabria (Universidad de Cantabria, Spain);
- Traineeships at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Bellinzona, Switzerland.
In recent years, an increasing number of students have enhanced their professional skills and strengthened the European dimension of their education through periods of study and research abroad. Partner universities are highly recognized European institutions, hosting well-established Master's and PhD programs in biomedical sciences and offering opportunities to conduct research across a broad range of scientific fields covered by the Degree Program. These experiences provide students with valuable opportunities to strengthen their curricula and to explore the possibility of pursuing an international career.
The Master's Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine allows second-year students to complete their entire practical training for the preparation of the final thesis at one of the for ementioned partner institutions, or at other institutions with which a formal agreement has been established. Students are required to define a research project consistent with their course of study and curriculum, subject to joint approval by both the University of Milan tutor and the host institution tutor.
The period abroad has a duration of up to 9 months and corresponds to 32 ECTS credits. A positive evaluation of the period abroad is required and must be jointly issued by the host institution tutor and the University of Milan tutor and subsequently approved by the Degree Program Teaching Committee. Erasmus students who achieve outstanding results, as documented by the official evaluation letter from the host institution tutor addressed to the President of the Master's Degree Program Committee, may be awarded 1 additional point in the final degree grade.
In addition to general informational meetings organized by the University, the Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine provides specific support to interested and selected students through dedicated information sessions and individual meetings with the mobility tutors.
Available programs include:
- Bilateral agreements within the Erasmus+ framework with the University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium), the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), University of Leiden (the Netherlands), and the University of Cantabria (Universidad de Cantabria, Spain);
- Traineeships at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Bellinzona, Switzerland.
In recent years, an increasing number of students have enhanced their professional skills and strengthened the European dimension of their education through periods of study and research abroad. Partner universities are highly recognized European institutions, hosting well-established Master's and PhD programs in biomedical sciences and offering opportunities to conduct research across a broad range of scientific fields covered by the Degree Program. These experiences provide students with valuable opportunities to strengthen their curricula and to explore the possibility of pursuing an international career.
The Master's Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine allows second-year students to complete their entire practical training for the preparation of the final thesis at one of the for ementioned partner institutions, or at other institutions with which a formal agreement has been established. Students are required to define a research project consistent with their course of study and curriculum, subject to joint approval by both the University of Milan tutor and the host institution tutor.
The period abroad has a duration of up to 9 months and corresponds to 32 ECTS credits. A positive evaluation of the period abroad is required and must be jointly issued by the host institution tutor and the University of Milan tutor and subsequently approved by the Degree Program Teaching Committee. Erasmus students who achieve outstanding results, as documented by the official evaluation letter from the host institution tutor addressed to the President of the Master's Degree Program Committee, may be awarded 1 additional point in the final degree grade.
In addition to general informational meetings organized by the University, the Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine provides specific support to interested and selected students through dedicated information sessions and individual meetings with the mobility tutors.
Students are required to attend all teaching activities, with a maximum allowance of 25% absence. Attendance must be recorded by signing in at each learning activity. In cases where absences exceed 25% of the scheduled hours, the Teaching Committee will take the appropriate measures.
Enrolment
To be eligible for the entrance examination, applicants holding a Bachelor's degree from Italian or EU universities must have earned 180 ECTS credits. Of these, at least 50 ECTS credits must be obtained in the following scientific disciplinary areas: BIOS-06/A (Physiology), BIOS-07/A (Biochemistry), BIOS-08/A (Molecular Biology), BIOS-09/A (Clinical Biochemistry), BIOS-10/A (Biology), BIOS-11/A (Pharmacology), BIOS-12/A (Human Anatomy), BIOS-14/A (Genetics), BIOS-15/A (General Microbiology), MEDS-24/A (Medical Statistics), MEDS-01/A (Human Genetics), MEDS-02/A (General Pathology), MEDS-02/B (Clinical Pathology), MEDS-09/A (Medical Oncology), MEDS-03/A (Microbiology), MEDS-04/A (Pathology), MEDS-05/A (Internal Medicine), MEDS-11/A (Mental Health), MEDS-12/A (Neurology), MEDS-26/A (Laboratory Medicine), INF-01/A (Informatics), and PHYS-06/A (Medical Physics).
For non-EU applicants residing abroad (i.e., applicants requiring a student visa), admission to the Master's Degree Program is based on the evaluation of the applicant's academic and personal background, as well as on the outcome of an interview. As for Italian and EU applicants, non-EU candidates must have earned at least 50 ECTS credits in the scientific disciplinary areas listed above. In order to successfully attend the learning activities of the program, applicants are required to have a good mastery of spoken and written English. A B2 level of English proficiency is mandatory, and the relevant certification must be provided at the time of registration for the entrance examination.
Students waiting to obtain the bachelor's degree, can participate in the admission test "sub iudice". In case of success, they will be accepted only if they obtain the bachelor degree by December 31th, also possessing the prerequisite described above. More details about the selection/admission procedure can be found above in the Admission Criteria paragraph.
For non-EU applicants residing abroad (i.e., applicants requiring a student visa), admission to the Master's Degree Program is based on the evaluation of the applicant's academic and personal background, as well as on the outcome of an interview. As for Italian and EU applicants, non-EU candidates must have earned at least 50 ECTS credits in the scientific disciplinary areas listed above. In order to successfully attend the learning activities of the program, applicants are required to have a good mastery of spoken and written English. A B2 level of English proficiency is mandatory, and the relevant certification must be provided at the time of registration for the entrance examination.
Students waiting to obtain the bachelor's degree, can participate in the admission test "sub iudice". In case of success, they will be accepted only if they obtain the bachelor degree by December 31th, also possessing the prerequisite described above. More details about the selection/admission procedure can be found above in the Admission Criteria paragraph.
Places available: 65 + 10 reserved for non-EU citizens
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 24/03/2026 to 25/08/2026
Application for enrolment: from 04/11/2026 to 06/11/2026
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microscopic Techniques and Nanotechnology | 6 | 51 | English | PHYS-06/A |
| Applied Pharmacology to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-11/A |
| Pathogenetic Basis of Diseases | 12 | 84 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-05/A MEDS-08/A |
| - General pathology and immunology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/A | |
| - Internal medicine and endocrinology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-05/A,MEDS-08/A | |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic and Molecular Bases of Diseases | 14 | 111.5 | English | BIOS-10/A MEDS-01/A |
| - Biology | 8 | 69.5 | BIOS-10/A | |
| - Medical genetics | 6 | 42 | MEDS-01/A | |
| Human Biochemistry | 9 | 76.5 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Biology Applied to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-10/A BIOS-11/A MEDS-12/A MEDS-26/D |
| Neurobiology | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-06/A BIOS-07/A BIOS-10/A MEDS-12/A |
| Pathogenetic Bases of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-08/A MEDS-08/A MEDS-11/A MEDS-12/A |
Study plan rules
1° anno - In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Further Learning Activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) | 3 | 48 | English | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social Aspects of Biotechnology | 11 | 77 | English | MEDS-02/C |
| - Bio-medicine | 5 | 35 | MEDS-02/C | |
| - History of medicine | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/C | |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Professionalizing Training Activities | 4 | 100 | English | NN |
| Degree Program Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
2° anno - In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Before enrolling in curriculum-specific examinations, students must have successfully completed the 6 common examinations offered during the first two terms. Likewise, access to laboratory activities is granted only after passing the 6 common examinations of the first two terms.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microscopic Techniques and Nanotechnology | 6 | 51 | English | PHYS-06/A |
| Applied Pharmacology to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-11/A |
| Pathogenetic Basis of Diseases | 12 | 84 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-05/A MEDS-08/A |
| - General pathology and immunology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/A | |
| - Internal medicine and endocrinology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-05/A,MEDS-08/A | |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic and Molecular Bases of Diseases | 14 | 111.5 | English | BIOS-10/A MEDS-01/A |
| - Biology | 8 | 69.5 | BIOS-10/A | |
| - Medical genetics | 6 | 42 | MEDS-01/A | |
| Human Biochemistry | 9 | 76.5 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Biology Applied to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Cancer Epidemiology and Pathogenesis | 6 | 42 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-09/A MEDS-09/B MEDS-24/A |
| Cancer Immunology and Microenvironment | 6 | 42 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-09/A MEDS-09/B |
| Research and Development of New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methodologies | 6 | 51 | English | BIOS-08/A MEDS-04/A MEDS-09/B MEDS-26/D |
Study plan rules
1° anno - In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Further Learning Activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) | 3 | 48 | English | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social Aspects of Biotechnology | 11 | 77 | English | MEDS-02/C |
| - Bio-medicine | 5 | 35 | MEDS-02/C | |
| - History of medicine | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/C | |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Professionalizing Training Activities | 4 | 100 | English | NN |
| Degree Program Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
2° anno - In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Before enrolling in curriculum-specific examinations, students must have successfully completed the 6 common examinations offered during the first two terms. Likewise, access to laboratory activities is granted only after passing the 6 common examinations of the first two terms.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microscopic Techniques and Nanotechnology | 6 | 51 | English | PHYS-06/A |
| Applied Pharmacology to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-11/A |
| Pathogenetic Basis of Diseases | 12 | 84 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-05/A MEDS-08/A |
| - General pathology and immunology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/A | |
| - Internal medicine and endocrinology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-05/A,MEDS-08/A | |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic and Molecular Bases of Diseases | 14 | 111.5 | English | BIOS-10/A MEDS-01/A |
| - Biology | 8 | 69.5 | BIOS-10/A | |
| - Medical genetics | 6 | 42 | MEDS-01/A | |
| Human Biochemistry | 9 | 76.5 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Biology Applied to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Techniques in Medical Biotechnology | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-07/A BIOS-08/A BIOS-10/A MEDS-21/A |
| Data and Laboratory Management | 6 | 42 | English | MEDS-24/A MEDS-25/A MEDS-26/A |
| Molecular Diagnostics | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-09/A MEDS-01/A MEDS-03/A |
Study plan rules
1° anno - In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Further Learning Activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) | 3 | 48 | English | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social Aspects of Biotechnology | 11 | 77 | English | MEDS-02/C |
| - Bio-medicine | 5 | 35 | MEDS-02/C | |
| - History of medicine | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/C | |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Professionalizing Training Activities | 4 | 100 | English | NN |
| Degree Program Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
2° anno - In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Before enrolling in curriculum-specific examinations, students must have successfully completed the 6 common examinations offered during the first two terms. Likewise, access to laboratory activities is granted only after passing the 6 common examinations of the first two terms.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microscopic Techniques and Nanotechnology | 6 | 51 | English | PHYS-06/A |
| Applied Pharmacology to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-11/A |
| Pathogenetic Basis of Diseases | 12 | 84 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-05/A MEDS-08/A |
| - General pathology and immunology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/A | |
| - Internal medicine and endocrinology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-05/A,MEDS-08/A | |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic and Molecular Bases of Diseases | 14 | 111.5 | English | BIOS-10/A MEDS-01/A |
| - Biology | 8 | 69.5 | BIOS-10/A | |
| - Medical genetics | 6 | 42 | MEDS-01/A | |
| Human Biochemistry | 9 | 76.5 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Biology Applied to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Cancer Immunology and Microenvironment | 6 | 42 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-09/A MEDS-09/B |
| Experimental Immunology and Immunobiotechnology | 6 | 42 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-09/C MEDS-26/A MVET-03/A |
| Transplantation and Tissue Engineering | 6 | 51 | English | IBIO-01/A MEDS-06/A MEDS-09/B MEDS-25/A |
Study plan rules
1° anno - In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Further Learning Activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) | 3 | 48 | English | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social Aspects of Biotechnology | 11 | 77 | English | MEDS-02/C |
| - Bio-medicine | 5 | 35 | MEDS-02/C | |
| - History of medicine | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/C | |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Professionalizing Training Activities | 4 | 100 | English | NN |
| Degree Program Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
2° anno - In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Before enrolling in curriculum-specific examinations, students must have successfully completed the 6 common examinations offered during the first two terms. Likewise, access to laboratory activities is granted only after passing the 6 common examinations of the first two terms.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microscopic Techniques and Nanotechnology | 6 | 51 | English | PHYS-06/A |
| Applied Pharmacology to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-11/A |
| Pathogenetic Basis of Diseases | 12 | 84 | English | MEDS-02/A MEDS-05/A MEDS-08/A |
| - General pathology and immunology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/A | |
| - Internal medicine and endocrinology | 6 | 42 | MEDS-05/A,MEDS-08/A | |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic and Molecular Bases of Diseases | 14 | 111.5 | English | BIOS-10/A MEDS-01/A |
| - Biology | 8 | 69.5 | BIOS-10/A | |
| - Medical genetics | 6 | 42 | MEDS-01/A | |
| Human Biochemistry | 9 | 76.5 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Biology Applied to Biotechnology | 7 | 67 | English | BIOS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| In Vitro and in Vivo Model Systems for Human Diseases Modeling | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-08/A BIOS-10/A BIOS-11/A MEDS-02/A |
| Multilevel Computational Modelling of Human Diseases | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-08/A CHEM-02/A PHYS-06/A |
| Spatial and Molecular Organization of Cells in Diseases | 6 | 42 | English | BIOS-06/A BIOS-07/A BIOS-08/A PHYS-06/A |
Study plan rules
1° anno - In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Further Learning Activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) | 3 | 48 | English | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social Aspects of Biotechnology | 11 | 77 | English | MEDS-02/C |
| - Bio-medicine | 5 | 35 | MEDS-02/C | |
| - History of medicine | 6 | 42 | MEDS-02/C | |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Professionalizing Training Activities | 4 | 100 | English | NN |
| Degree Program Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
2° anno - In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Before enrolling in curriculum-specific examinations, students must have successfully completed the 6 common examinations offered during the first two terms. Likewise, access to laboratory activities is granted only after passing the 6 common examinations of the first two terms.
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Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
Milan
Course locations
Both common learning activities and Curricular learning activities will be held at the Dipartimento di Biotecnologie Mediche e Medicina Traslazionale - Via Fratelli Cervi, 93 - 20054 Segrate.
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Internship tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Student secretary: Mrs Lucia Loseto
Dip. Biotecnologie Mediche e Medicina Traslazionale sede di via Vanvitelli, 32
http://medicalbiotechnology.cdl.unimi.it/en
lsbiotecmed@unimi.it
+390250317123
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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