MScScience and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials
Italy, Venice
| Study location | Italy, Mestre |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | CM14/GGG/2023 |
| Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. |
| Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. More information about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place PLEASE NOTE: Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 70%. To determine how your past academic performance compares to this minimum percentage, it will be numerically quantified based on the official numerical grading scale used by your home institution, if you provide it. In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in one of the following fields satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission: Biotechnologies; Information Technology Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Diagnostics and Materials for Conservation and Restoration; Biotechnologies; Information Technology; Technologies for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage. More specifically, you must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent (i.e. no less than 1/3 of your coursework) in one or more of the following specific fields:
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, this programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records. The Teaching Committee will also examine your CV in order to establish your possession of adequate personal preparation. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME, be sure to assess whether your academic background and experience are likely to satisfy the programme’s minimum curricular requirements! Read more about this programme’s minimum curricular requirements on the university website (Enrol > Admission) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
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| Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
NEWS! A webinar showcasing this programme and involving a professor and a current student took place as part of Ca’ Foscari’s 2023 INTERNATIONAL OPEN DAYS.
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
If you are interested in nanotechnology, then this programme equips you with the knowledge of material science, chemistry and biology that becoming an expert in the design and synthesis of new bio- and nanomaterials requires.
The Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials programme pairs traditional lectures and laboratory classes that teach you how to prepare bio- and nanomaterials and to explore their chemical-physical characteristics, properties, methods of preparation and applications.
During your studies, you are given the chance to carry out an internship and learn on the job at research laboratories and companies both in Italy and abroad.
Explore this programme’s study plan (Study > Study plan > Enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic year)
DOUBLE DEGREE AVAILABLE
Students enrolled in this programme have the opportunity to obtain an international double degree with Kyoto Institute of Technology – KIT (Japan). Learn more about this opportunity on the university website at the section Presentation > Summary
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship
- final thesis
You can apply to carry out the double degree outlined above, which would involve spending one of the two years of study at a partner university. Alternatively, you can request to spend one or two semesters abroad through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
Your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.
Career opportunities
Thanks to the skills and knowledge you will possess as a graduate, you will be able to work in the technical sectors of companies that produce, market, transform or develop materials either structured or functional bio- and nanomaterials.
Possible professional profiles include:
- Chemist
- Chemical information management specialist
- Industrial and commercial consultant
- Specialised consultant
- R&D manager
- Researcher
NB: The deadline to apply for admission in 2024/25 as a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy has already passed. The platform will begin accepting applications from these applicants for the 2025/26 academic year in December.
NB: The deadline to apply for admission in 2024/25 as a non-EU citizen residing outside Italy has already passed. The platform will begin accepting applications from these applicants for the 2025/26 academic year in December.