University Of Salento

Master's Degree in MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

Degree course in italian: BIOTECNOLOGIE MEDICHE E NANOBIOTECNOLOGIE
Degree course: MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
Title: Master's Degree
MIUR Class: Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche - LM-9 R (DM270)
Length: 2 years
Credits: 120
Department: BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Website: https://www.unisalento.it/didattica/cosa-studiare/percorsi/-/dettaglio/corso/LM49R/biotecnologie-mediche-e-nanobiotecnologie
Language: ITALIAN
Location: Lecce-
Academic year: 2025/2026
Type of access/Available places: Free access course
Career opportunities: 2.3.1.1.1 - Biologi e professioni assimilate
2.3.1.1.2 - Biochimici
2.3.1.1.3 - Biofisici
2.3.1.1.4 - Biotecnologi
2.3.1.2.1 - Farmacologi
2.3.1.2.2 - Microbiologi

Course description
Course modules

Course description

The Master's Degree Course in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology is part of the LM-9 Class of Master's Degrees in Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, lasts 2 years and does not have a restricted number of places. Enrollment in the Course, as specified in the relevant Teaching Regulations, requires the possession of specific curricular requirements and is subject to passing a test to verify the adequacy of personal preparation according to the terms and methods specified in Table A3 of this sheet and in the relevant admission notice.

The course of study aims to train professionals with i) advanced knowledge of the molecular, cellular and genetic aspects underlying the most advanced biotechnological applications in the field of basic and applied biomedical research; ii) in-depth knowledge of the structure, function and analysis of biological macromolecules and cellular processes, applied to the fields of molecular diagnostics, cell and gene therapy, translational medicine, chemistry for synthetic biology, omic analysis technologies (genomics, proteomics, chemometrics, metabolomics, microbiomics), for the identification of new therapeutic molecular targets and for the development and production of innovative targeted drugs and bioactive molecules, as well as the corresponding delivery strategies to define personalized medicine pathways. Finally, it will allow students to learn the basics for the design and production of new biomedical devices through nanobiotechnological approaches.

To obtain the final academic qualification, it is necessary to acquire at least 120 CFU (University Training Credits).

The Course is divided into 2 curricula:
- Curriculum “Omic Applications in Biomedicine”. The aim of the major is to provide specific knowledge in the field of human anatomy, physiology, human molecular pathology and molecular epidemiology, and the most innovative technologies in the field of the study of biological macromolecules.

- Curriculum “Nanobiotechnology Applications in Biomedicine”. The aim of the major is to provide specific knowledge in the field of applied physiology, applications of physics in the diagnostic and therapeutic field, nanobiotechnology and chemical-physical and analytical technologies applied to medicine, science and technology of biomaterials and chemistry for synthetic biology.

The course includes 11 exams, 7 of which are common to the 2 curricula. 8 CFU are expected for exams/activities freely chosen by the student, 1 CFU for "training and orientation internships" and 21 CFU for the final exam.

Students must choose their curriculum when enrolling in the second year of the course via the
Student Web Portal http://studenti.unisalento.it

To promote the internationalization of the Course, and a more effective integration of graduates into an international work context, some courses (which fall within the SSD BIOS-15/A, BIOS-10/A, BIOS-01/A, BIOS-06/A, CHEM-01/A and
CHEM-02/A) are taught in English.

Access to the Master's Degree Course in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology is subject to possession of:
a) First level degree diploma of class L-2 Biotechnology (DM 270/04) or class 1 Biotechnology (DM 509/99) or, alternatively, a first level degree diploma of other classes, or another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable in accordance with current legislation, provided that the student has obtained a minimum number of CFU in the scientific-disciplinary sectors as detailed below:

1. MATH-01/A; MATH-06/A; PHYS-01/A and PHYS-03/A; PHYS-06/A; INFO-01/A, MEDS-24/A; STAT-01/A; STAT-01/B: 10 CFU.
2. CHEM-01/A, CHEM-02/A, CHEM-03/A, CHEM-05/A: 10 CFU;
3. BIOS-01/A; BIOS-07/A; BIOS-08/A; BIOS-10/A; BIOS-13/A; BIOS-14/A; BIOS-15/A: 10 CFU;
4. AGRI-06/A; BIOS-06/A; BIOS-07/A; BIOS-08/A; BIOS-11/A; BIOS-14/A; CHEM-05/A; CHEM-07/C; MEDS-02/A; MEDS-24/B: 24 CFU.
The CFU of a sector already counted in one area cannot be used for the same sector in another area.

b) Adequacy of the student's personal preparation in relation to the educational objectives of the course of study.
The adequacy of the personal preparation will be verified with the methods described in Table A3.b Admission methods

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Biotechnologist

Functions

Graduates in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology perform, in full function, professional roles in specific areas of research, development, production and services at public and private bodies or companies operating in the sectors of modern biomedical technologies, cellular and molecular biotechnology, and nanobiotechnology. They possess the skills to promote and develop scientific and technological innovation and technology transfer, and are able to manage and design biotechnological methodologies in the sectors of biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, fermentation and bio-production, perform omics analyses in total autonomy as well as carry out consultancy activities at various institutions or companies.

Skills

Graduates in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology acquire professional skills, through the proposed training courses, to operate independently in specific areas of research, development, production and services at public and private institutions or companies operating in the sectors of
modern biomedical technologies, cellular and molecular biotechnology, and nanobiotechnology. They have the skills necessary for the promotion and development of scientific and technological innovation, technology transfer, design and management of biotechnological methodologies in the fields of biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, fermentation and bioproduction, execution of omics analysis and interpretation of results.

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The main employment opportunities envisaged by the Master's Degree in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology are in the following areas: i) diagnostic through the management of omics analysis technologies, bio- and nano-technologies applied to the medical, forensic, toxicological, reproductive and endocrinological fields; ii) therapeutic, with particular attention to the development and testing of innovative pharmacological products (including gene therapy, cell therapy and nanobiotechnology) to be applied to human pathologies and to the development of new strategies for large-scale bio-production (including bio-engineering of plants, yeasts and bacteria); iii) experimentation in the biomedical and animal fields, with particular reference to the use of in vivo, in vitro and in silico models for the understanding of the pathogenesis of human diseases and the development of new therapeutic tools, through the use of molecular methods and bioinformatics tools, cellular systems, tissues and the use of transgenic animals; iv) production and design in relation to patents in the bio-health field. Another employment opportunity is the placement of Master's Degree Graduates in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology in centers specialized in assisted procreation.
The Master's Degree Graduate in Medical Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology has the cultural basis for access, after passing the relevant admission tests, to national and international research doctorates relevant to the Master's Degree Class in which he/she obtains the title, to national and international Specialization schools in the biomedical field and to master's degrees and post-graduate training courses including those aimed at training secondary school teaching.

The activities related to the final exam contribute significantly to the completion of the training course through the acquisition of disciplinary and transversal skills. In particular, it is aimed at ascertaining that the graduate has a sufficient set of skills and critical and communication abilities to deal with scientific problems with an adequate level of autonomy. It contributes to the achievement of the training objectives, allowing the graduate to apply directly and with an adequate level of autonomy the skills acquired in the training course to experimental and laboratory work.
The experimental thesis consists of a written report on an original application of a theoretical, experimental and technological nature, to the solution of a problem in the field of biotechnology applied to biomedicine and Nanobiotechnology.