| Programme details | |
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| Degree: | Master (Master) |
| Discipline: |
Biology
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| Duration: | 24 months |
| ECTS points: | 120 |
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The Plant Science master degree aims at training professionals with a solid and integrated cultural background in basic biology, appropriate for applications in different areas of biology, focusing mainly on plant science. The students will acquire a high level of scientific preparation and in-depth knowledge and skills, taking into consideration molecular and cellular aspects, without neglecting applicative goals such as plant breeding and the protection and preservation of natural plant species.
The graduated student will acquire high-level skills, which will enable him/her to use the latest technologies to study complex plant biological systems.
The international character of the master course, the knowledge of English and the international experience are all highly appreciated aspects that should contribute to broadening the job perspectives of the graduated student, reaching beyond national borders.
Biologist and assimilated professions The choice to offer a Master's Degree entirely in English and the close collaboration with UGA, where the student have to take part of the courses, allows the graduate to enter the national and foreign labor market. The master's degree in Plant Science is equipped with in-depth and cutting-edge knowledge on molecular and cellular aspects of plants, whether they are model organisms or plants of agricultural interest, and their interactions with the environment. The skills acquired in this degree course will allow the graduate to perform functions of high responsibility in professional fields such as:
Graduates can take the state exam for the qualification to practice the profession of biologist and consequently obtain the enrolment in the National Order of Biologists (Ordine Nazionale dei Biologi, section A). They will also have access to PhD positions, specialization schools and other master's degrees. Job opportunities:
Biotechnologist The graduated in Plant Science will be able to take high responsibility functions in all professional fields in which a deep knowledge of plant biology topics is required, particularly in those involving the use of plant biological systems and genetic engineering techniques for applications in various sectors. Graduates can take the state exam for the qualification to practice the profession of biologist and consequently obtain the enrolment in the National Order of Biologists (Ordine Nazionale dei Biologi, section A). They will also have access to PhD positions, specialization schools and other master's degrees. Job opportunities:
Botanist The graduated in Plant Science will be able to take high responsibility functions in all professional fields in which a complete knowledge of plant organisms is required, from the molecular and cellular level, to the organismic to the interactions between living organisms and the ecosystem. Graduates can take the state exam for the qualification to practice the profession of biologist and consequently obtain the enrolment in the National Order of Biologists (Ordine Nazionale dei Biologi, section A). They will also have access to PhD positions, specialization schools and other master's degrees. Job opportunities:
Researchers and technicians with a degree in life science The graduated in Plant Science will be able to take high responsibility functions in all professional fields in where it is necessary to develop and conduct research projects on concepts and theories dealing with plant science. The graduated student will be able to:
Graduates can take the state exam for the qualification to practice the profession of biologist and consequently obtain the enrolment in the National Order of Biologists (Ordine Nazionale dei Biologi, section A). They will also have access to PhD positions, specialization schools and other master's degrees. Job opportunities:
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Graduates of class L-13 Biological Sciences, who are recognized as fully satisfying the curriculum requirements, can apply to the master degree course in Plant Science, provided they have completed a training course consistent with the indications of the National CBUI College and they have the appropriate certificate. The requirements include:
Other graduate students in the same class L-13, who have not followed a training course in line with the indications of the CBUI or in class 12 Biological Sciences (ex DM 509/99), or in other classes, may be admitted provided they have an adequate number of ECTS, not less than 90 ECTS, in the disciplinary sectors (SSD) mentioned above; For the students graduated in the L-25 class, i.e. agricultural and forestry science and technology (scienze e tecnologie agrarie e forestali) and related classes, ECTS acquired in the following disciplinary sectors: AGR02 Agronomia e Coltivazioni erbacee (Agronomy and field crops), AGR03 Arboricoltura generale e coltivazioni arboree (Arboriculture and Fruitculture), AGR/07 - Genetica agraria (Agricultural genetics), AGR/12 - Patologia vegetale (Plant pathology), AGR/13 Chimica agraria (Agricultural chemistry), AGR/16 microbiologia agraria (Agricultural Microbiology), AGR/17 Zootecnica Generale e Miglioramento Genetico (Livestock systems, animal breeding and genetics), VET/01 Anatomia degli Animali Domestici (Veterinary anatomy), VET/02 Fisiologia Veterinaria (Veterinary physiology), will be also be considered for admission. Students must be proficient in English, with a B2 level of competence. Applicants are required to certify their knowledge of the English language in one of the following ways:
Candidates who do not participate or do not pass the test will not be admitted to the Master. Only in exceptional cases, candidates may be accepted provided their level of English proficiency, assessed during the interview, is unmistakably very good. The adequate personal preparation of the candidates, their ability to communicate in English and their motivation are decisive elements for the admission and they are going to be verified and tested during the admission interview.
Students admitted to the Plant Science Master degree will receive a contribution to support higher costs arising from their stay at UGA. The level of each contribution will relate to the ISEE declared by the relevant student. More information is available on https://www.unimi.it/en/international/study-abroad/studying-abroad-erasmus
For assistance, please contact: International Mobility Office Via Festa del Perdono, 7 (first floor) Phone: (+39) 02.503 13501-13502-13495-12589 e-mail: mobility.out@unimi.it international.education@unimi.it
Course attendance is compulsory