Medical biotechnology and molecular medicine (Classe LM-9)-immatricolati dall'anno accademico 2016/17

Medicina e Chirurgia
Laurea magistrale
A.A. 2019/2020
LM-9 - Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche
Laurea magistrale
120
Crediti
Accesso
Programmato
2
Anni
Milano
Inglese
The Master Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine is committed to form professionals, provided with a strong technical and theoretical background. The expected evolution of their careers will be to develop scientific methodologies and coordinate research projects in the fields of applied biotechnology and translational medicine. The Master Program will provide students with a strong educational background on the genetic and molecular bases of diseases and the pathophysiological mechanisms that take place in the sick human organism, in order to develop diagnostic and therapeutic strategies based on biotechnology. This knowledge will be integrated with a specific formation in the fields of informatics, biophysics, nanotechnology and pharmacology. The Master Program is organized in common and curricular learning activities with insights into neuroscience, oncology, molecular diagnostics and immunobiotechnology. As a part of the common course, the students will learn about economic management of a scientific project, with emphasis on the construction of the business plan and cost analysis. The Master Program dedicates a long period of time, almost the entire second year, to laboratory activities in which the student, under the supervision of a tutor, will autonomously develop different experimental approaches in the context of a wider research project. This activity will be finalized to the preparation of the degree program final exam.
Researcher in the fields of medical biotechnology and molecular medicine
Tasks: to develop new experimental models for the study of human diseases, to develop new diagnostic approaches, to identify new therapeutic molecules, to devise innovative drug delivery systems.
Competences: this professional has a strong medical educational background that will allow him to create interfaces with the clinics, being a bridge between the bench side and the bedside. A deep knowledge of the pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases is required in order to apply basic disciplines to the resolution of medical problems.
Employment opportunities: public and private research structures, including University, CNR (National Research Council), Istituto Superiore di Sanità (National Institute for health), Hospitals, private pharmaceutical, diagnostics and biotechnological companies, companies supporting science research (instruments, biotechnological reagents an so on).

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Tasks: in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies, this new professional has the role of establishing scientific relationships with clinicians, supporting the appropriate use of the drugs of interest for the company.
Competences: this professional has a strong medical and pharmacological background that enable him to talk together with physicians in order to solve clinical problem related to the use of specific drugs.
Employment opportunities: pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies.

Clinical Monitor
Tasks: to coordinate clinical studies.
Competences: strong background in pharmacology and statistics.
Employment opportunities after a specific training course: pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies; CRO (Clinical Research Organization).


Market Access Manager
Tasks: to establish stable relationships with the Regulatory Authorities and, in general, with the Institutions with the aim of promoting the approval and the access to the market of new pharmacological and biotechnological products. To work inside Regulatory Authorities (e.g. AIFA)
Competences: this professional has a background in economy and pharmacology, and a knowledge of ethical issues related to commercialization of drugs.
Employment opportunities after a specific training course: pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies; consultant, AIFA (italian agency for drugs).


Medical and scientific communication advisor
Tasks: medical writer; consultant for the development of distance learning modules for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) or other health professionals requiring continuing education. Advisor for pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in the communication with patient organizations.
Competences: multidisciplinary approaches to medical sciences.
Employment opportunities: medical communication agencies.

The graduates in the Master Program in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine will have access to PhD programs, second level Master degrees, Specialization School in Medical Genetics, Medical Pharmacology, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology and Virology, Nutrition. After the State Board Examination, the graduates can enter into the Professional Register of Biologists (Senior Section).

Statistiche occupazionali (Almalaurea)
Requisiti per il trasferimento
To be admitted to the entrance test, the candidates have to possess 180 ects obtained in the Bachelor's degree, of which 50 in the following sectors: BIO/09 (Physiology), BIO/10 (Biochemistry), BIO/11 (Molecular biology), BIO/12 (Clinical biochemistry), BIO/13 (Biology), BIO/14 (Pharmacology), BIO/16 (Human anatomy) , BIO/18 (Genetics), BIO/19 (General microbiology), MED/01 (Medical statistics), MED/03 (Human genetics), MED/04 (General pathology and immunology), MED/05 (Clinical pathology), MED/06 (Medical oncology), MED/07 (Microbiology), MED/08 (Pathology), MED/09 (Internal medicine), MED/25 (Mental health), MED/26 (Neurology), MED/46 (Laboratory medicine), INF/01 (Informatics), FIS/07 (Medical physics).
In order to profitably follow the learning activities, the candidate should have a good knowledge of spoken and written English. The B2 level is required and the certification has to be provided at the registration of the admission test.
Students waiting for obtaining the Bachelor's Degree, can participate in the admission test "sub iudice". In case of success, they will be accepted only if they will obtain the Bachelor degree by December 31th, also possessing the prerequisite described above.
The Master programme in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine 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 LUMC (Leids Universitair Medish Centrum) of the University of Leiden (Netherland) and the University of Cantabria (Universidad de Cantabria, Spain) are and have been active for several years 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 (Master and PhD schools) in biomedical sciences. The students will thus be offered exciting opportunities to enhance their CVs and evaluate their interests in extending their careers in the international setting.
5 positions are available for the Academic Year 2019-2020. The Master course in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine offers second year students the possibility to carry out the entire practical training for the preparation of their final thesis work in one of the aforementioned institutions or with other institutions with which an agreement has been established. The student will have to define a research project related to his/her course of studies and curricular training, with the joint agreement of both the Unimi and the foreign tutors. The period abroad amounts to 9 months equivalent to 32 credits. A positive evaluation of the period abroad will be required. The latter should be defined by the tutor in the foreign university, the UNIMI tutor and is subjected to the approval by the Unimi Didactic Council. Erasmus students who obtain outstanding results, proved by an official evaluation letter of the foreign tutor to the President of the Masters Commission, will be rewarded with 1-2 additional points in the final Laurea Grade.
Besides general informative meetings organized by the University, the Degree course in Medical Biotechnology provides specific support to interested students. Furthermore, the international programme provides the possibility to access the Erasmus + programme.
The student is required to attend all the teaching activities, with a tolerance of no more than 25% of the hours.
Students are required to sign their attendance at each learning activities. Should the number of absences be higher than 25%, the Teaching Committee will take the necessary measures.

Elenco insegnamenti

Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced microscopic techniques and nanotechnology 6 51 Inglese FIS/07
Applied pharmacology to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/14
Pathogenetic basis of diseases 12 84 Inglese MED/04 MED/09
- General pathology and immunology6
- Internal medicine6
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Genetic and molecular bases of diseases 14 111.5 Inglese BIO/13 MED/03
- Biology8
- Medical genetics6
Human biochemistry 9 76.5 Inglese BIO/10
Molecular biology applied to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/11
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Molecular diagnostics and therapy 6 42 Inglese BIO/14 MED/26 MED/36
- Neurology 2
- Pharmacology3
- Radiology 1
Neurobiology 6 42 Inglese BIO/09 BIO/10 BIO/14 MED/26
- Biochemistry1
- Neurology1
- Pharmacology1
- Physiology3
Pathogenetic bases of neurological and psychiatric disorders 6 42 Inglese BIO/11 MED/13 MED/25 MED/26
- Endocrinology1
- Mental health2
- Molecular biology1
- Neurology2
annuale
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Professionalizing training activities 4 80 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Further learning activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) 3 45 Inglese
Social aspects of biotechnology 11 77 Inglese MED/02 SECS-P/02
- Economical politics5
- History of medicine6
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Degree programme final exam 21 0 Inglese
Regole di composizione
- In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
- In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
In order to start the laboratory activity, the student has to pass 7 exams: the 6 common exams of the first two quarters and, afterwards, 1 exam out of his specific curriculum.
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced microscopic techniques and nanotechnology 6 51 Inglese FIS/07
Applied pharmacology to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/14
Pathogenetic basis of diseases 12 84 Inglese MED/04 MED/09
- General pathology and immunology6
- Internal medicine6
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Genetic and molecular bases of diseases 14 111.5 Inglese BIO/13 MED/03
- Biology8
- Medical genetics6
Human biochemistry 9 76.5 Inglese BIO/10
Molecular biology applied to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/11
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Cancer immunology (ONC) 6 42 Inglese MED/04 MED/06 MED/15
- Blood diseases2
- General pathology and immunology2
- Medical oncology2
Epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnostics of cancer 6 42 Inglese MED/01 MED/04 MED/06 MED/15
- Blood diseases2
- General pathology and immunology1
- Medical Oncology2
- Medical statistics 1
Research and development of new diagnostic and therapeutic metodologies 6 42 Inglese BIO/11 MED/08 MED/15 MED/36
- Blood diseases2
- Molecular biology2
- Pathology1
- Radiology1
annuale
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Professionalizing training activities 4 80 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Further learning activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) 3 45 Inglese
Social aspects of biotechnology 11 77 Inglese MED/02 SECS-P/02
- Economical politics5
- History of medicine6
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Degree programme final exam 21 0 Inglese
Regole di composizione
- In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
- In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
In order to start the laboratory activity, the student has to pass 7 exams: the 6 common exams of the first two quarters and, afterwards, 1 exam out of his specific curriculum.
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced microscopic techniques and nanotechnology 6 51 Inglese FIS/07
Applied pharmacology to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/14
Pathogenetic basis of diseases 12 84 Inglese MED/04 MED/09
- General pathology and immunology6
- Internal medicine6
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Genetic and molecular bases of diseases 14 111.5 Inglese BIO/13 MED/03
- Biology8
- Medical genetics6
Human biochemistry 9 76.5 Inglese BIO/10
Molecular biology applied to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/11
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced techniques in medical biotechnology 6 42 Inglese BIO/10 BIO/11 BIO/13 MED/40
- Biochemistry2
- Biology 2
- Molecular biology1
- Obstetrics and gynecology1
Data and laboratory management 6 42 Inglese MED/01 MED/05 MED/43 MED/46
- Clinical pathology2
- Forensic medicine2
- Laboratory medicine1
- Medical statistics1
Molecular diagnostics 6 42 Inglese BIO/12 MED/03 MED/07
- Clinical biochemistry2
- Human genetics2
- Microbiology2
annuale
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Professionalizing training activities 4 80 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Further learning activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) 3 45 Inglese
Social aspects of biotechnology 11 77 Inglese MED/02 SECS-P/02
- Economical politics5
- History of medicine6
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Degree programme final exam 21 0 Inglese
Regole di composizione
- In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
- In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
In order to start the laboratory activity, the student has to pass 7 exams: the 6 common exams of the first two quarters and, afterwards, 1 exam out of his specific curriculum.
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced microscopic techniques and nanotechnology 6 51 Inglese FIS/07
Applied pharmacology to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/14
Pathogenetic basis of diseases 12 84 Inglese MED/04 MED/09
- General pathology and immunology6
- Internal medicine6
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Genetic and molecular bases of diseases 14 111.5 Inglese BIO/13 MED/03
- Biology8
- Medical genetics6
Human biochemistry 9 76.5 Inglese BIO/10
Molecular biology applied to biotechnology 7 67 Inglese BIO/11
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Cancer immunology (IMM) 6 42 Inglese MED/04 MED/06 MED/15
- Blood diseases2
- General pathology and immunology2
- Medical oncology2
Experimental immunology and immunobiotechnology 6 42 Inglese MED/04 MED/16 MED/46 VET/05
- Domestic animal infectious diseases2
- General pathology and immunology1
- Laboratory medicine2
- Reumatology1
Transplantation and tissue engineering 6 51 Inglese ING-IND/34 MED/15 MED/18 MED/43
- Blood diseases1
- Forensic medicine1
- General surgery3
- Industrial bioengineering1
annuale
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Professionalizing training activities 4 80 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Further learning activities (linguistic, informatic, relational) 3 45 Inglese
Social aspects of biotechnology 11 77 Inglese MED/02 SECS-P/02
- Economical politics5
- History of medicine6
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Degree programme final exam 21 0 Inglese
Regole di composizione
- In the first year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
- In the second year, the student must gain 4 ects of further electives
In order to start the laboratory activity, the student has to pass 7 exams: the 6 common exams of the first two quarters and, afterwards, 1 exam out of his specific curriculum.
Sede
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
professoressa Maura Francolini
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