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Biotechnology is the most innovative side of applied biology. By studying biotechnology, students will learn how to use biological systems for the production of goods and services, for example to:
The first cycle programme in Biotechnology offers students the essential knowledge needed to achieve these aims by employing a molecular and applied approach, which will allow them to gain the technical and scientific skills required by the different fields of biotechnology.The degree programme has two different streams: Molecular biotechnology and Medical biotechnology.
The programme's strengths are:
Graduates will find employment in the following areas: research and management in public or private facilities; commercial activities, quality control, scientific dissemination, consulting for patents and free-lance professional services.
Lessons are held in Italian.
The Degree Program has a limited number of places: taking into account the number of faculty members and the capacity of teaching facilities and laboratories, the maximum number of enrollments allowed for the academic year 2025/2026 is set at 155 students. This number includes non-EU international students as well as the quotas reserved for the 'Marco Polo' and 'Turandot' projects.
Junior BiotechnologistA Junior Biotechnologist develops and applies biological systems for the production of goods and services in biomedical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, animal husbandry, fine chemistry, environmental decontamination, and renewable energy sectors. This professional role offers opportunities in applied biological and biotechnological research (in public and private research centers, pharmaceutical industry, biomedical devices, nutraceuticals, agri-food industry including animal production and aquaculture, sustainability and environmental decontamination, and management of renewable energy sources).
Professional Opportunities:
Employment sectors include Industrial Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Plant, Medical, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary fields, Medical and Ambulatory Analysis, Patent and Commercial sectors, Scientific Instrumentation, and Quality Control.
Product ManagerThe Product Manager works closely with research institutions, hospitals, and other companies in the biotechnology field, interacting with scientific, technical, and administrative professionals. Their knowledge of biology allows them to understand challenges and propose solutions regarding the use of reagents, drugs, materials, equipment, and methodological approaches.
Professional Opportunities:The primary employment sector is within companies producing and/or supplying reagents, drugs, laboratory materials, biomedical equipment, etc. Employment spans Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nutraceutical, Industrial, Medical, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary sectors, Medical and Ambulatory Analysis, Commercial activities, Scientific Instrumentation, and Quality Control.
Technical Operator in Research and Development Laboratories(Industries: chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, food, biotechnology)Role: participating in basic and applied research projects, process optimization, quality control. Operators in this category analyze and test the quality of plant products intended for the food sector or non-food uses, including GMO detection. Tasks include production of biotechnological medicines, quality control, development and application of diagnostic tests, production of vectors and engineered systems for drug manufacturing, drug and biotech product screening, technical-scientific information, industrial marketing, development of biotech systems for pharmacotoxicological and environmental contamination studies, and clinical monitoring of biotechnological drugs.
Professional Opportunities:Public and private R&D entities; pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and feed industries; scientific informers and communicators; toxicological and environmental study centers (national and international agencies); biotech service centers; National Health Service facilities; institutions responsible for health regulations or patenting biotechnology products.
Source: SuA-Cds – framework A2.b
The course prepares graduates for the following ISTAT professional codes:
If you are a EU National, you may stay in Italy for as long as you like: you only need a passport or ID card.If you are a NON-EU National, you'll have to carry out some formalities.
The University offers a variety of services designed to complement and support your student life. To learn more, please visit: Infostudenti – Information service for students.
The Degree Program appoints academic tutors for each year of study. Tutors act as a point of contact for students to identify and address any issues related to the delivery and organization of the program. Additionally, at the start of the academic year, tutors, in collaboration with faculty members and administrative staff, organize a welcome meeting for first-year students to introduce the Degree Program.
The aim of the tutoring service is to support students throughout their university journey, helping them overcome any difficulties encountered during their studies. This service offers guidance and assistance to newly enrolled and continuing students through various initiatives and activities organized by the Degree Program.
Faculty members, together with the Academic Secretariat (MDQ), also organize additional meetings throughout the academic year to support students’ learning experience.
Tutors:
Campomenosi Paola
Mortara Lorenzo
Orlandi Viviana Teresa
Candida Vannini
Department of Biotechnology and Life SciencesVia J.H. Dunant 3, 21100 Varese - Italye-mail: didattica.dbsv@uninsubria.it
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Students enrolled in the second year who, by the end of the winter exam session, have achieved an average grade of at least 27/30 and earned at least 60 ECTS credits are admitted to the Honor Path. This program offers the opportunity to attend two seminars and participate in a guided visit to a company or organization operating in the biotechnology field, selected annually by the Degree Program Committee. During the visit, students will have the chance to meet with industry specialists.
The seminars will focus on topics covered by the Degree Program courses; one seminar will provide a general scientific deepening, while the other will have a technical and applied focus, addressing advanced methodological and experimental approaches.
Participation in the Honor Path will be considered a merit element, awarding 1 additional point to the final exam evaluation score.
Do you think that this course fits you? Enroll and start studying with us!
In the Academic Year 2025/2026, first-semester classes will begin on September 22, 2025.
Second-semester classes for all years will begin on February 23, 2026.
Please note: If your enrollment process is not yet complete, you will not be able to access student services or systems.
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To attain the degree you must complete a stage or internship and produce a final report.Find out more on the Italian pages.
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To consult the exam dates and times go to the Servizi Web Segreterie studenti (Student Secretariat Web Services)
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• Consult the general University rules relating to the Degree application: Domanda di Laurea (in Italian)• Submit the application respecting the administrative deadlines. See Conseguimento titolo on-line (in Italian)• Register for the last internship registration session before the graduation session, respecting the instructions given in the session notes• Check the dates of the graduation sessions and the rules for submitting the thesis on the page Graduation Exam - Biotechnology• The diploma (or parchment) is delivered during the graduation session.Only for the possible collection of diplomas from before 2020 that are still in stock, consult Ritirare il diploma di laurea (in Italian)
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With the opportunity to obtain a Double degree