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:

1. improve human, animal and plant health through the discovery of new drugs, nutraceutics, vaccines and diagnostic methods;
2. protect the environment by developing bio-sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial processes;
3. satisfy the demand for energy by using biomasses as a renewable source.

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:

• focus on each student's learning achievements;
• numerous workshops are offered from the first year;
• placements in laboratories in universities/companies (also abroad);
• high employability at the end of the programme.

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.