Medical Biotechnology (Classe L-2)-Enrolled from 2014/15 Academic Year

Medicina e Chirurgia
Bachelor
A.Y. 2023/2024
L-2 - Biotecnologie (EN)
Bachelor
180
ECTS
Access
Limited enrolment with admission test
3
Years
Milan
Italian
The course offers a solid grounding in chemistry-biology; an excellent basis in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pathology, applied human pharmacology; knowledge of the foundations of physiopathology and diagnostics; and a solid interdisciplinary understanding of the biotechnological methodologies used in the different fields of biotechnologies with medical uses. A particular focus is placed on the research, diagnostic, therapeutic, reproductive, forensic sectors, in compliance with regulations and taking into account ethical and bioethical issues.
The degree program prepare a professional figure with a good basic knowledge in molecular biomedical and technical practices, and skills in modern communication techniques, which allow to collaborate in the planning and implementation of biotechnological applications to man.
The programme is designed to prepare students capable to apply biotechnology protocols in the medical field and to collaborate on development programs and surveillance of biotechnologies applied to man considering also ethical, economic, and administrative aspects.
Medical Biotechnologies graduates can pursue careers in:
Universities and other public and private research bodies
National Health Service organisations, hospitals, specialist public and private laboratories
Pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies
Research and development centres for biotechnological diagnostic products in the health sector
Biotechnological service centres
Bodies in charge of drafting health and patent regulations regarding the utilisation of biotechnological products for the protection of human health

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Candidates with a high school diploma or an equivalent foreign qualification in accordance with Ministerial Decree n.270 of 22 October 2004 may be admitted to the Degree Course in Medical Biotechnology. Access to the Course is programmed locally and limited to 120 students + 5 non-EU students residing abroad. They will be selected on the basis of the results of a selective test that must be taken prior to enrollment.
The course adheres to the on-line test system of type S (TOLC-S) prepared at national level by the Interuniversity Consortium Integrated Systems for Access (C.I.S.I.A.). The date of the selective test and the methods for determining the merit list for access to the Degree Course in Medical Biotechnology will be defined in the announcement of competition.

Additional educational obligations and methods for recovery (OFA)
Freshmen who do not achieve a score greater than or equal to 10 in the Basic Mathematics module of the TOLC-S will be assigned Additional Educational Obligations (OFA). For students with OFA, support activities will be organized in the period October-December, followed by a remedial test with which the student must demonstrate that he/she has improved his/her preparation. Those who have not reached the required objectives will not be able to take the Mathematics exam.

Admission to years subsequent to the first and cases of exemption from the test
Students who intend to transfer to the degree course in Medical Biotechnology or those who already have a degree, are still required to take the test and achieve a useful position in the ranking for the purposes of enrollment. The presentation of any previous career, subject to evaluation by the Board of Education and within the limit of available seats for each year programmed at the University level under Law n.264 of 02.08.199, may allow to be admitted to years after the first.
An exception is made for students and graduates of the class L-2 of the University of Milan (degree in Biotechnology) who may be admitted to years subsequent to the first, always in compliance with the limits of the law reported, and therefore exempt from the test, provided that they comply with the requirements, the procedure and the deadlines indicated in the call for admission.
The Degree programme in Medical Biotechnology supports cooperation opportunities and mobility with leading international universities, as well as the possibility for students to earn credits through exchange education and training programmes with Partner organizations.
Bilateral agreements with the University of Leuven (Katolieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) ), the University of Lleida (Universitat de Lleida, Spain) and the LUMC (Leids Universitair Medish Centrum) of the University of Leiden (Netherland) are active in the framework of the Erasmus + programme. In recent years, a growing number of students have developed their professionalism and the European dimension of their training through residence periods abroad. Associated Universities represent highly recognized European institutions, featuring reference schools in biomedical sciences. The students will thus be offered exciting opportunities to enhance their CVs and evaluate their interest in extending their careers in an international setting.
The Degree course in Medical Biotechnology offers third year students the possibility to carry out practical training for the preparation of their final thesis work in one of the aforementioned institutions. The period abroad amounts to max. 3 months equivalent to 14 credits (8 CFUs from the practical side, + 6 CFUs from elective activities). A positive evaluation of the period abroad is required. The latter is defined by the tutor in the foreign university, the Unimi tutor and is subjected to the approval by the Unimi Didactic Council.
Besides general informative meetings organized by the University, the Degree course in Medical Biotechnology provides specific support to interested/selected students through the organization of specific informative session and/or meeting with the tutor for mobility.
Attendance is mandatory for all taught courses and all internship activities.

Courses list

First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
General and Cellular Biology 7 60 Italian BIO/13
General and Inorganic Chemistry 8 64 Italian CHIM/03
Mathematics 6 48 Italian MAT/03
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Applied Physics 9 84 Italian FIS/07
Genetics 7 68 Italian BIO/13
Human Anatomy and Histology 7 64 Italian BIO/16 BIO/17
- Histology3
- Human anatomy4
Organic Chemistry 8 64 Italian CHIM/06
Study plan rules
- ALTRE ATTIVITA' OBBLIGATORIE
Lo studente deve inoltre maturare 2 CFU relativi all'accertamento della lingua inglese.
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Human Biochemistry 11 88 Italian BIO/10
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Human Physiology 7 64 Italian BIO/09
Molecular Biology 8 68 Italian BIO/11
Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology 10 120 Italian BIO/10 BIO/13
- Cellular methodologies5
- Molecular methodologies5
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Bioethical and Legal Issues in Biotechnology 9 72 Italian AGR/01 IUS/01 MED/02
General Pathology and Immunology 10 88 Italian MED/04
Human Molecular Genetics 6 48 Italian BIO/13 MED/03
Microbiology and Medical Virology 6 56 Italian MED/07
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Medical Pharmacology 10 80 Italian BIO/14
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biotechnologies in Molecular Diagnostics and Fundamental of Statistics 9 84 Italian BIO/12 MED/01 MED/05 MED/36
- Biotechnology in diagnostics5
- Statistics in biomedical experimentation4
Physiopathology, Introduction in Biotechnologies Diagnostic and Therapy 9 84 Italian MED/06 MED/09 MED/13 MED/15 MED/18 MED/26
- Medical physiopathology5
- Principles of diagnostic and biotechnological therapy4
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Applications of Biotech On Medicine 7 56 Italian MED/08 MED/40 MED/42 MED/43 MED/44 MED/46
Training 8 160 Italian
Conclusive activities
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 4 0 Italian
Study plan rules
- Lo studente, al terzo anno, deve altresì maturare 12 CFU in attività formative a scelta
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Approcci immunologici nelle biotecnologie mediche 2 14 Italian MED/04
Cancro della tiroide: dalla clinica alla biologia 2 16 Italian BIO/11 BIO/12 BIO/13
Citometria a flusso: principi e applicazioni biotecnologiche 2 14 Italian MED/04 MED/46
Fondamenti di bioinformatica 3 21 Italian BIO/12 BIO/13
Fragile x syndrome: stategy for ameliorate trials 2 12 Italian BIO/11
Nutrizione: fisiologia e impatto su fertilità e gravidanza 2 14 Italian BIO/09 MED/40
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Ambiente, microbioma e vescicole extracellulari 3 21 Italian MED/44
Biofilm microbici di interesse medico 3 28 Italian MED/07
Biologia strutturale 3 21 Italian BIO/11
Genomica ed epigenomica in biomedicina 3 21 Italian BIO/11
Imaging molecolare nella ricerca biotecnologica 3 21 Italian MED/36
Strumenti per la diagnosi di malattie zoonosiche 3 28 Italian MED/04 MED/07
Studiare la funzione di un gene con il modello zebrafish 3 21 Italian BIO/13
The undergraduate Degree Course in Biotechnology requires compulsory propaedeutical exams listed in table. For each of the learning activities which require propaedeutical exams, the student must take the examination of propaedeutical courses (right column) before taking the exam on courses for which there are specific prerequisites (left column).
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Applications of Biotech On Medicine General Pathology and Immunology (compulsory), Human Molecular Genetics (compulsory), Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology (compulsory)
Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Human Biochemistry General and Inorganic Chemistry (compulsory), Organic Chemistry (compulsory)
Biotechnologies in Molecular Diagnostics and Fundamental of Statistics Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Human Biochemistry (compulsory), General Pathology and Immunology (compulsory), Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology (compulsory)
General Pathology and Immunology General and Cellular Biology (compulsory), Genetics (compulsory)
Human Molecular Genetics Molecular Biology (compulsory), Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology (compulsory)
Human Physiology Applied Physics (compulsory), Human Anatomy and Histology (compulsory)
Medical Pharmacology Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Human Biochemistry (compulsory), General Pathology and Immunology (compulsory), Human Molecular Genetics (compulsory)
Microbiology and Medical Virology General and Cellular Biology (compulsory)
Molecular Biology General and Cellular Biology (compulsory), Genetics (compulsory)
Physiopathology, Introduction in Biotechnologies Diagnostic and Therapy Biochemistry and Fundamentals of Human Biochemistry (compulsory), General Pathology and Immunology (compulsory), Human Physiology (compulsory)
Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology General and Cellular Biology (compulsory), Genetics (compulsory)
Course location
Milan
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Raffaella Molteni
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