Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies 24 months Postgraduate Program By Università di Padova |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

07 Mar, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A course provided in English, meeting the needs of modern pharmaceutical research, preparing professionals with a solid knowledge in the pharmaceutical and technological fields typical of biopharmaceuticals, combined with an in-depth training in molecular biology, structural biochemistry, genetic engineering and protein engineering, as well as specific technical and regulatory expertise in problems related to research, development, control and advice about newly developed drugs. You can work in research laboratories or collaborate with public or private organisations in the biotechnological-pharmaceutical sector, dealing with research, design, production and formulation and analysis of innovative and biotechnological drugs, but also with quality control in the biomedical, diagnostic and nutritional fields.

Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our   Open Weeks   webinar:   register here.

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A course provided in English, meeting the needs of modern pharmaceutical research, preparing professionals with a solid knowledge in the pharmaceutical and technological fields typical of biopharmaceuticals, combined with an in-depth training in molecular biology, structural biochemistry, genetic engineering and protein engineering, as well as specific technical and regulatory expertise in problems related to research, development, control and advice about newly developed drugs. You can work in research laboratories or collaborate with public or private organisations in the biotechnological-pharmaceutical sector, dealing with research, design, production and formulation and analysis of innovative and biotechnological drugs, but also with quality control in the biomedical, diagnostic and nutritional fields.

Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our   Open Weeks   webinar:   register here.

Admission requirements

6+
80+
65+

Bachelor diploma (or equivalent): 

  • A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biotechnologies or related subjects is required, or proven skills in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Human Anatomy, Histology, Genetics, General, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Applied Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Additional entry requirements: entry title and GPA
  • English B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate


    07 Mar 2025
    2 Years
    Oct

    Tuition fee and scholarships

    One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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    TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

    Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments. Payment of university fees gives students access to all services offered by the University of Padova: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees-23-24  

    The following page summarizes all the possibilities students have to apply for a reduced fee: unipd.it

    The University of Padua and other Institutions also offer a series of scholarships to support students, for example the Padua International Excellence Scholarship.

    Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 

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    TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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    A number of merit-based scholarships are available to international students: https://www.unipd.it/en/scholarships-international-students

    Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 


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