Educational plan



These educational plans and programme descriptions refer to the A.Y. 2024/2025
Biotecnologie del farmaco (Classe LM-9)
enrolled from 2024/25 academic year (E51)
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology of Development and Differentiation 6 56 Italian BIO/13
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 Italian BIO/09
Metabolic and Functional Biochemistry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Molecular Virology 6 56 Italian BIO/19
Organ Pathophysiology 6 48 Italian MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biotechnological Drugs in Therapy 8 72 Italian BIO/14
Clinical Pharmacology and Applied Biochemistry 9 80 Italian BIO/10 BIO/14
Preparation and Development of Drugs with Biotechnological Methods 9 72 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/11
Purification and Formulation of Biotechnological Drug Products 8 72 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/09
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Production, Legislation and Marketing of Biotechnological Medicines 7 56 Italian CHIM/09
Quality Control and Analysis for Biopharmaceuticals 9 72 Italian BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 Italian
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to indicate the choice teachings for a total of 9 ETCS. These will be chosen freely a) among all the teachings proposed by the University as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after hearing the opinion of Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program; b) among all the teachings in the curricula not selected by the student. The student may also choose 9 ETCS of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the thesis topic. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian Undefined
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 English BIO/09
Molecular Biochemistry and Functional Biology 10 88 English BIO/10 BIO/13
Protein Engineering, Drug Delivery and Regulatory Aspects 11 96 English CHIM/08 CHIM/09
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases 8 64 English BIO/19 MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Bioinformatics and Molecular Modeling 8 72 English BIO/10 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Omics: from Bench to Bedside 6 48 English BIO/10 MED/04
Pharmacogenomics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Orphan Drugs 7 56 English BIO/14
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biomarkers: from Identification to Exploitation 10 88 English BIO/14 CHIM/08 MED/13
Cell Therapy and Gene Silencing 7 72 English BIO/13 BIO/14 BIO/19
Nanotechnology Based Medicinal Products 7 56 English BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/09
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 English
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 English
Final Exam 21 0 English
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to indicate the choice teachings for a total of 9 ETCS. These will be chosen freely a) among all the teachings proposed by the University as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after hearing the opinion of Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program; b) among all the teachings in the curricula not selected by the student. The student may also choose 9 ETCS of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the thesis topic. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 English Undefined
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology of Development and Differentiation 6 56 Italian BIO/13
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 Italian BIO/09
Metabolic and Functional Biochemistry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Molecular Virology 6 56 Italian BIO/19
Organ Pathophysiology 6 48 Italian MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biotechnology in Pharmacology 8 80 Italian BIO/13 BIO/14
Design, Development, and Therapeutic Application of Biotechnological Drugs 9 72 Italian BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Omics Approaches: from Research to Therapy 6 56 Italian BIO/10 BIO/14
Structural Bioinformatics and Molecular Modeling 10 96 Italian BIO/10 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Analytical and Formulation Strategies in Biotechnological Drug Discovery 8 64 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/09
Pharmacogenomics and Biomarkers 9 72 Italian BIO/14 MED/13
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 Italian
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to indicate the choice teachings for a total of 9 ETCS. These will be chosen freely a) among all the teachings proposed by the University as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after hearing the opinion of Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program; b) among all the teachings in the curricula not selected by the student. The student may also choose 9 ETCS of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the thesis topic. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian Undefined
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology of Development and Differentiation 6 56 Italian BIO/13
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 Italian BIO/09
Metabolic and Functional Biochemistry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Molecular Virology 6 56 Italian BIO/19
Organ Pathophysiology 6 48 Italian MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Chemical Approaches for Manipulating Biological Systems 7 56 Italian BIO/10 BIO/13 CHIM/06
Design and Optimization of Monoclonal Antibodies 9 72 Italian BIO/10 BIO/13 BIO/14
Nanoparticles and Viral Vectors 7 56 Italian BIO/19 CHIM/08 FIS/07
Precision Pharmacology and Gender Therapy 11 96 Italian BIO/14 MED/13
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products 9 72 Italian BIO/14 BIO/19
Formulation and Legislation of Monoclonal Antibodies, Nanovectors, and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products 7 56 Italian CHIM/09
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 Italian
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to indicate the choice teachings for a total of 9 ETCS. These will be chosen freely a) among all the teachings proposed by the University as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after hearing the opinion of Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program; b) among all the teachings in the curricula not selected by the student. The student may also choose 9 ETCS of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the thesis topic. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the master program.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian Undefined
Biotecnologie del farmaco (Classe LM-9)
enrolled from 2014/15 academic year to 2023/24 (E51)
course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology of Development and Differentiation 6 56 Italian BIO/13
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 Italian BIO/09
Metabolic and Functional Biochemistry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Molecular Virology 6 48 Italian BIO/19 MED/07
Organ Pathophysiology 6 48 Italian MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biotechnology in Pharmacology 8 64 Italian BIO/14
Molecular Basis of Hormone and Drug Action 8 64 Italian BIO/14 MED/13
Purification and Formulation of Biotechnological Drug Products 8 72 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/09
Structural Bioinformatics and Molecular Modeling 10 96 Italian BIO/10 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Course in Biotechnology and Pharmacology 7 88 Italian BIO/14
Innovative Biotechnological Drugs 9 72 Italian BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 Italian
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for the submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to the indication of the elective course for a total of 9 credits. These will be freely chosen a) among all the courses in the curricula not selected by the student, b) among others as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after the approval of the Interdepartmental Didactic Board. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the MSc programme. The student may also choose the 9 credits of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the topic of the thesis. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian Undefined
course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biology of Development and Differentiation 6 56 Italian BIO/13
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 Italian BIO/09
Metabolic and Functional Biochemistry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Molecular Virology 6 48 Italian BIO/19 MED/07
Organ Pathophysiology 6 48 Italian MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biotechnology in Pharmacology 8 64 Italian BIO/14
Clinical Pharmacology and Applied Biochemistry 9 88 Italian BIO/10 BIO/14 MED/03
Preparation and Development of Drugs with Biotechnological Methods 9 72 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/11
Purification and Formulation of Biotechnological Drug Products 8 72 Italian CHIM/08 CHIM/09
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Manufacturing of Biotechnological Drug Products 7 56 Italian CHIM/09
Quality Control and Analysis for Biopharmaceuticals 9 72 Italian BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 Italian
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for the submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to the indication of the elective course for a total of 9 credits. These will be freely chosen a) among all the courses in the curricula not selected by the student, b) among others as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after the approval of the Interdepartmental Didactic Board. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the MSc programme. The student may also choose the 9 credits of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the topic of the thesis. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 Italian Undefined
course year not available
year
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Integrated Systems Physiology 6 56 English BIO/09
Molecular Biochemistry and Functional Biology 10 88 English BIO/10 BIO/13
Protein Engineering, Drug Delivery and Regulatory Aspects 11 96 English CHIM/08 CHIM/09
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases 8 64 English BIO/19 MED/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Bioinformatics and Molecular Modeling 8 72 English BIO/10 CHIM/06 CHIM/08
Omics: from Bench to Bedside 6 48 English BIO/10 MED/04
Pharmacogenomics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Orphan Drugs 7 56 English BIO/14
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biomarkers: from Identification to Exploitation 10 88 English BIO/14 CHIM/08 MED/13
Cell Therapy and Gene Silencing 7 72 English BIO/13 BIO/14 BIO/19
Nanotechnology Based Medicinal Products 7 56 English BIO/14 CHIM/06 CHIM/09
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 English
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Lab Training 10 0 English
Final Exam 21 0 English
Optional activities and study plan rules
- By the deadline for the submission of the study plan, the student must proceed to the indication of the elective course for a total of 9 credits. These will be freely chosen a) among all the courses in the curricula not selected by the student, b) among others as long as they are consistent with the study plan, after the approval of the Interdepartmental Didactic Board. The study plan will be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board of the MSc programme. The student may also choose the 9 credits of Experimental Biotechnology Laboratory. This laboratory aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of the research topic that is the subject of the experimental laboratory work, and the program will be agreed with the supervisor consistently with the topic of the thesis. In addition, activities included in the University project for the development of soft skills are noted.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Experimental Laboratory of Biotechnology 9 0 English Undefined