Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Scheda del corso
A.A. 2022/2023
Laurea magistrale
LM-8 - BIOTECNOLOGIE INDUSTRIALI
The MB&B Master's degree aims to provide students with advanced skills in molecular biotechnology, computational biology, and bioinformatics, with a strong focus on the most advanced tools and approaches for the analysis of genomes, proteomes, and metabolomes. The main goal of the MB&B Master's degree is to give the students the broad theoretical and practical background needed to apply their knowledge to various biological/biotechnology problems.
A specific goal of MB&B includes providing deep and up-to-date knowledge in the following core subjects:
- bioinformatics
- molecular biology and biotechnology
- functional genomics and "-omics" technologies
- protein expression systems
- metabolic engineering and industrial processes
- structural biochemistry
- molecular enzymology
- data analysis
In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in further specific disciplines of their interest, choosing from courses in plant genetics, nanotechnology, biophysics, molecular microbiology, molecular parasitology, structural biology, patenting and technology transfer. The MB&B Master degree combines lecture-based courses (in the first year and the first term of the second year) with an experimental laboratory project leading to a dissertation (second year), to be chosen by the students among many projects offered by the University of Milan and other research institutes, including private companies.
A specific goal of MB&B includes providing deep and up-to-date knowledge in the following core subjects:
- bioinformatics
- molecular biology and biotechnology
- functional genomics and "-omics" technologies
- protein expression systems
- metabolic engineering and industrial processes
- structural biochemistry
- molecular enzymology
- data analysis
In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in further specific disciplines of their interest, choosing from courses in plant genetics, nanotechnology, biophysics, molecular microbiology, molecular parasitology, structural biology, patenting and technology transfer. The MB&B Master degree combines lecture-based courses (in the first year and the first term of the second year) with an experimental laboratory project leading to a dissertation (second year), to be chosen by the students among many projects offered by the University of Milan and other research institutes, including private companies.
The MB&B Master degree provides employment opportunities in the following areas:
management of production facilities in the biotechnological industry, including diagnostics, chemicals, and the agro-food industry; promotion of scientific development and technological innovation in Research & Development in various industrial settings; service management in areas related to industrial biotechnology, as well as in Quality Control laboratories; research laboratories in both private and public institutions. Graduates will be able to operate, in their fields of specialization, at a high level of responsibility, managing the ethical, technical, and legal aspects of their work. In addition, thanks to its strong commitment to teaching a broad range of biotechnological disciplines, the MB&B Master's degree is ideal to provide the background knowledge required for Ph.D. and other higher education courses.
The specific business contexts that the MB&B graduates can enter are, among others: the pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, food industry, industry and services for environmental biotechnology, biotechnology service centers applying information technology, genomics, and proteomics research laboratories of both public and private institutions.
MB&B graduates will possess full and updated knowledge in:
- the production of intermediates and products for fine chemicals and the food industry
- industrial fermentation processes for the production of metabolites and for obtaining energy from renewable sources
- control of biotechnological processes
- development of innovative diagnostic techniques
- analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences
- development of new biologically active molecules through the study of molecular interactions between proteins and nucleic acids, and the identification of new molecular targets
- design and development of bioinformatics platforms and new methods for biological data analysis
Statistiche occupazionali (Almalaurea)
management of production facilities in the biotechnological industry, including diagnostics, chemicals, and the agro-food industry; promotion of scientific development and technological innovation in Research & Development in various industrial settings; service management in areas related to industrial biotechnology, as well as in Quality Control laboratories; research laboratories in both private and public institutions. Graduates will be able to operate, in their fields of specialization, at a high level of responsibility, managing the ethical, technical, and legal aspects of their work. In addition, thanks to its strong commitment to teaching a broad range of biotechnological disciplines, the MB&B Master's degree is ideal to provide the background knowledge required for Ph.D. and other higher education courses.
The specific business contexts that the MB&B graduates can enter are, among others: the pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, food industry, industry and services for environmental biotechnology, biotechnology service centers applying information technology, genomics, and proteomics research laboratories of both public and private institutions.
MB&B graduates will possess full and updated knowledge in:
- the production of intermediates and products for fine chemicals and the food industry
- industrial fermentation processes for the production of metabolites and for obtaining energy from renewable sources
- control of biotechnological processes
- development of innovative diagnostic techniques
- analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences
- development of new biologically active molecules through the study of molecular interactions between proteins and nucleic acids, and the identification of new molecular targets
- design and development of bioinformatics platforms and new methods for biological data analysis
Statistiche occupazionali (Almalaurea)
The MB&B degree program supports the international mobility of the University program: MB&B lecturers (for the academic year 2022/2023, Proff. Veronica Gregis and Concetta Compagno) act as tutors for students interested in the Erasmus + program, in order to guide students in their choice of the most suitable program for their formation. Every January, the Erasmus + program is presented to the MB&B students through a local event organized by the coordinator of the Erasmus + program of the Industrial Biotechnology area (Prof. Veronica Gregis).
In the frame work of the Erasmus+ program, the MB&B Master course has in place agreements with Universities in Germany, Spain, France, Norway, and The Netherlands, all offering courses in English.
Calls for participation to Erasmus Studio can be found at the following link: https://www.unimi.it/en/international/study-abroad/studying-abroad-erasmus.
The time spent abroad can be used to attend courses and pass the relative exams, thus collecting credits towards the Master's degree, as well as to carry out the experimental project for the dissertation. Students admitted to the mobility program must submit a study plan detailing the training activities that they plan to carry out, with the corresponding credits. The number of credits should correspond as much as possible to the number of credits that the student should acquire in a similar time at the home University. The proposed activities must be consistent with the goals and the contents of the Master's degree. The study plan must be approved by the MB&B Student Mobility Committee, which can request changes or integrations. At the end of the mobility program, according to the guidelines provided by the University of Milan, the courses attended (with a passed exam) by the student are registered in his/her career record, preferably with its original name and with an indication of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and their conversion in CFU (usually 1 ECTS= 1 CFU). The students willing to carry out their dissertation work as part of a mobility program abroad must have an internal supervisor (chosen among the MB&B lecturers) and the study plan must be approved by the MB&B board.
In the frame work of the Erasmus+ program, the MB&B Master course has in place agreements with Universities in Germany, Spain, France, Norway, and The Netherlands, all offering courses in English.
Calls for participation to Erasmus Studio can be found at the following link: https://www.unimi.it/en/international/study-abroad/studying-abroad-erasmus.
The time spent abroad can be used to attend courses and pass the relative exams, thus collecting credits towards the Master's degree, as well as to carry out the experimental project for the dissertation. Students admitted to the mobility program must submit a study plan detailing the training activities that they plan to carry out, with the corresponding credits. The number of credits should correspond as much as possible to the number of credits that the student should acquire in a similar time at the home University. The proposed activities must be consistent with the goals and the contents of the Master's degree. The study plan must be approved by the MB&B Student Mobility Committee, which can request changes or integrations. At the end of the mobility program, according to the guidelines provided by the University of Milan, the courses attended (with a passed exam) by the student are registered in his/her career record, preferably with its original name and with an indication of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and their conversion in CFU (usually 1 ECTS= 1 CFU). The students willing to carry out their dissertation work as part of a mobility program abroad must have an internal supervisor (chosen among the MB&B lecturers) and the study plan must be approved by the MB&B board.
Attendance to frontal lessons is strongly recommended. The experimental project leading to the final dissertation is considered mandatory for the Master's Degree.
Immatricolazione
Students with an Italian University degree:
the MB&B Master's degree can be accessed by graduates of Laurea Triennale belonging to the L-2 class (Biotechnology) and previous class 1 (Biotechnology). It can also be accessed by any student with a Laurea Triennale providing a strong background (at least 60 University credits) in biotechnology-related subjects, i.e., subjects identified as "core disciplines" for the L-2 class of Laurea Triennale.
Students with a degree from a non-Italian institution:
the candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree at the time of the admission request from an accredited college or university, and strong knowledge in most (or all) of the following areas: genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry. A dedicated commission, designated by the Academic Board, is responsible for collegially analyzing the curriculum studiorum of the applicants in order to verify that the minimum requirements for the registration are satisfied. If deemed necessary, the commission may integrate this documentary assessment with an interview with the candidates. The Laurea Magistrale does not foresee a programmed number of students.
In addition to the aforementioned curricular requirements, proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. It will be assessed administratively, without the applicant having to attach any certificates;
- Placement Test delivered by the University Language Centre (SLAM), which will take place according to the schedule posted to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December 2022 to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
the MB&B Master's degree can be accessed by graduates of Laurea Triennale belonging to the L-2 class (Biotechnology) and previous class 1 (Biotechnology). It can also be accessed by any student with a Laurea Triennale providing a strong background (at least 60 University credits) in biotechnology-related subjects, i.e., subjects identified as "core disciplines" for the L-2 class of Laurea Triennale.
Students with a degree from a non-Italian institution:
the candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree at the time of the admission request from an accredited college or university, and strong knowledge in most (or all) of the following areas: genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry. A dedicated commission, designated by the Academic Board, is responsible for collegially analyzing the curriculum studiorum of the applicants in order to verify that the minimum requirements for the registration are satisfied. If deemed necessary, the commission may integrate this documentary assessment with an interview with the candidates. The Laurea Magistrale does not foresee a programmed number of students.
In addition to the aforementioned curricular requirements, proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. It will be assessed administratively, without the applicant having to attach any certificates;
- Placement Test delivered by the University Language Centre (SLAM), which will take place according to the schedule posted to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December 2022 to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
Ammissione
Domanda di ammissione: dal 15/03/2022 al 26/08/2022
Domanda di immatricolazione: dal 01/04/2022 al 16/01/2023
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Note
Gli studenti non UE richiedenti visto sono tenuti a presentare domanda di ammissione entro e non oltre il 31 maggio 2022. Le domande presentate oltre i termini non saranno valutate e non sarà in nessun caso possibile richiedere il rimborso del contributo di ammissione.
Per i corsi di laurea magistrale ad accesso libero, gli studenti ammessi già laureati devono immatricolarsi entro il 30 settembre 2022, mentre coloro che conseguiranno il titolo entro il 31 dicembre 2022 dovranno immatricolarsi entro il 16 gennaio 2023.
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Manifesto ed elenco insegnamenti
Primo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Biotechnological products and processes | 6 | 48 | Inglese | CHIM/06 CHIM/11 |
| Functional genomics and bioinformatics | 10 | 88 | Inglese | BIO/11 BIO/18 |
| Methods in bioinformatics | 6 | 48 | Inglese | INF/01 |
| Molecular and cellular microbiology | 6 | 48 | Inglese | BIO/18 BIO/19 |
| Rational design and structural characterization of bioactive molecules | 6 | 48 | Inglese | CHIM/02 CHIM/06 |
Secondo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Advanced molecular and cellular biotechnology | 10 | 80 | Inglese | BIO/06 BIO/11 |
| Advanced plant cell biotechnology | 6 | 48 | Inglese | BIO/04 BIO/18 |
| Protein engineering and molecular enzymology | 6 | 48 | Inglese | BIO/10 |
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| English proficiency b2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italiano | |
Primo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Developing soft skills in science: case-studies from microbial biotechnology | 6 | 56 | Inglese | AGR/16 |
Secondo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Pari opportunità e carriere scientifiche (G) | 3 | 24 | Italiano | SPS/09 |
Terzo trimestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Laboratorio: prevenzione e gestione dei conflitti ambientali: strategie e strumenti collaborativi | 3 | 20 | Italiano | IUS/10 |
Attività conclusive
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obbligatorio | ||||
| Thesis project and final dissertation | 39 | 0 | Inglese | |
Primo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | Inglese | FIS/03 FIS/07 |
| Biotechnological and molecular strategies in the control of parasites and vector-borne diseases | 6 | 48 | Inglese | VET/06 |
| Nanotechnology for biomedical applications and biosensors | 6 | 48 | Inglese | CHIM/01 CHIM/06 |
| Patenting and technology transfer | 6 | 48 | Inglese | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
| Structural bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | Inglese | BIO/10 BIO/11 FIS/07 INF/01 |
Secondo semestre
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facoltativo | ||||
| Advanced bioinformatics for biotechnology | 6 | 48 | Inglese | BIO/11 INF/01 |
| Macromolecular structural biology | 6 | 64 | Inglese | BIO/10 |
| Molecular breeding and plant genetics | 6 | 48 | Inglese | AGR/07 BIO/18 |
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
1 - The student must choose at least two of the following courses
| Attività formative | Crediti | Ore totali | Lingua | Periodo | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced bioinformatics for biotechnology | 6 | 48 | Inglese | Secondo semestre | BIO/11 INF/01 |
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | Inglese | Primo semestre | FIS/03 FIS/07 |
| Biotechnological and molecular strategies in the control of parasites and vector-borne diseases | 6 | 48 | Inglese | Primo semestre | VET/06 |
| Macromolecular structural biology | 6 | 64 | Inglese | Secondo semestre | BIO/10 |
| Molecular breeding and plant genetics | 6 | 48 | Inglese | Secondo semestre | AGR/07 BIO/18 |
| Nanotechnology for biomedical applications and biosensors | 6 | 48 | Inglese | Primo semestre | CHIM/01 CHIM/06 |
| Patenting and technology transfer | 6 | 48 | Inglese | Primo semestre | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
| Structural bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | Inglese | Primo semestre | BIO/10 BIO/11 FIS/07 INF/01 |
2 - The student must acquire 10 additional credits (CFU) choosing from any course offered by the University of Milan, provided that they are coherent to the topics of the MB&B and the contents not overlapping with those of mandatory and guided through courses in the study plan.
Four credits can be acquired by extending the thesis project, upon presenting a motivated written request that must be approved by the MB&B Study Plan Committee.
Four credits can be acquired by extending the thesis project, upon presenting a motivated written request that must be approved by the MB&B Study Plan Committee.
There are no propaedeutic courses that limit progression from the first to the second year.
Altre informazioni
Sede
Milano
Sedi didattiche
Lecture rooms and laboratories are located in the "Città Studi" campus, mostly in the University buildings of Via Celoria, 26 (Edifici Biologici); Via Celoria, 20 (Settore Didattico); Via Golgi, 19 (Edificio Golgi). The Department of Biosciences is the reference structure for all teaching activities related to the MB&B course.
Sedi laboratori
The MB&B course is characterized by an intense laboratory activity that is mainly carried out in the internship activity for the thesis.
Presidente del Collegio didattico
Tutor per l'orientamento
Tutor per la mobilità internazionale e l'Erasmus
Tutor per i piani di studio
Tutor per ammissioni lauree magistrali
Referente AQ del corso di studio
Strutture di riferimento
Contatti
- Boards
Prof. Veronica Gregis, Prof. Concetta Compagno (Erasmus); Prof. Marco Nardini, Prof. David Horner (Study mobility); Prof. Marco Nardini, Prof. Thomas Vaccari (Study Plan). - Student administrative office
Milan - Via Celoria, 18
https://www.unimi.it/en/node/359
+390250325032 - Academic Services Office
Milan - Via Celoria, 26
[email protected]
+390250314870
From Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. - International Students Office - Welcome Desk
Milan - Via S. Sofia, 9/1
https://www.unimi.it/en/international/coming-abroad/international-students-office-welcome-desk - Disability manager
Prof. Matteo Chiara
Le tasse universitarie per gli studenti iscritti ai corsi di laurea, di laurea magistrale e a ciclo unico sono suddivise in due rate con modalità di calcolo e tempi di pagamento diversi:
- l'importo della prima rata è uguale per tutti
- l'importo della seconda rata varia in base al valore ISEE Università, al Corso di laurea di iscrizione e alla posizione (in corso/fuori corso da un anno oppure fuori corso da più di un anno).
- per i corsi on line è prevista una rata suppletiva.
Sono previste:
- agevolazioni per gli studenti con elevati requisiti di merito
- importi diversificati in base al Paese di provenienza per gli studenti internazionali con reddito e patrimonio all'estero
- agevolazioni per gli studenti internazionali con status di rifugiato
Altre agevolazioni
L’Ateneo fornisce agevolazioni economiche a favore dei propri studenti con requisiti particolari (merito, condizioni economiche o personali, studenti internazionali)
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