Educational plan
These educational plans and programme descriptions refer to the A.Y. 2026/2027
Molecular biotechnology and bioinformatics (Classe LM-8 R)
Enrolled in the 2026/2027 academic year (FBS)
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biotechnological Products and Processes | 6 | 48 | English | CHEM-05/A CHEM-07/C |
| Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics | 10 | 88 | English | BIOS-08/A BIOS-14/A |
| Methods in Bioinformatics | 6 | 48 | English | INFO-01/A |
| Molecular and Cellular Microbiology | 6 | 48 | English | BIOS-14/A BIOS-15/A |
| Rational Design and Structural Characterization of Bioactive Molecules | 6 | 48 | English | CHEM-02/A CHEM-05/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology | 10 | 80 | English | BIOS-04/A BIOS-08/A |
| Plant Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | BIOS-02/A BIOS-14/A |
| Protein Engineering and Molecular Enzymology | 6 | 48 | English | BIOS-07/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Laboratory Training | 7 | 0 | English | NN |
| Thesis Project and Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | English | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | English | PHYS-03/A PHYS-06/A |
| Biotechnological and Molecular Strategies in the Control of Parasites and Vector-Borne Pathogens | 6 | 48 | English | MVET-03/B |
| Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications and Biosensors | 6 | 48 | English | CHEM-01/A CHEM-05/A |
| Structural Bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | English | PHYS-06/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | BIOS-08/A INFO-01/A |
| Macromolecular Structural Biology | 6 | 64 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Breeding and Plant Genetics | 6 | 48 | English | AGRI-06/A BIOS-14/A |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 56 | English | AGRI-01/A GIUR-01/A GIUR-02/A |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Other Training Activities | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must choose at least two of the following courses
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | BIOS-08/A INFO-01/A |
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | English | First semester | PHYS-03/A PHYS-06/A |
| Biotechnological and Molecular Strategies in the Control of Parasites and Vector-Borne Pathogens | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | MVET-03/B |
| Macromolecular Structural Biology | 6 | 64 | English | Second semester | BIOS-07/A |
| Molecular Breeding and Plant Genetics | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | AGRI-06/A BIOS-14/A |
| Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications and Biosensors | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHEM-01/A CHEM-05/A |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 56 | English | Second semester | AGRI-01/A GIUR-01/A GIUR-02/A |
| Structural Bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | English | First semester | PHYS-06/A |
2 - The student must acquire 12 CFU freely chosen and 3 CFU focused on the development of soft skills, including language courses (Italian for foreigners or advanced English courses), additional computer skills or other skills useful for job placement, including attending seminars from invited experts and scientist. The courses can be chosen either from the list of MB&B electives or from any course offered by the University of Milan, including courses taught in Italian, if they are considered compatible with the objectives of the MB&B degree and are not a repetition of courses already offered in the program. Three credits can be acquired by extending the thesis project, upon presenting a motivated written request that must be approved by the MB&B Study Plan Committee.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Other Training Activities | 3 | 0 | English | Undefined | NN |
There are no propaedeutic courses that limit progression from the first to the second year.
Molecular biotechnology and bioinformatics (Classe LM-8 R)
Enrolled in the 2025/2026 academic year (FBS)
course year not available
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biotechnological Products and Processes | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/06 CHIM/11 |
| Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics | 10 | 88 | English | BIO/11 BIO/18 |
| Methods in Bioinformatics | 6 | 48 | English | INF/01 |
| Molecular and Cellular Microbiology | 6 | 48 | English | BIO/18 BIO/19 |
| Rational Design and Structural Characterization of Bioactive Molecules | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/02 CHIM/06 |
| Optional | ||||
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | English | FIS/03 FIS/07 |
| Biotechnological and Molecular Strategies in the Control of Parasites and Vector-Borne Pathogens | 6 | 48 | English | VET/06 |
| Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications and Biosensors | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/01 CHIM/06 |
| Structural Bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | English | FIS/07 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology | 10 | 80 | English | BIO/06 BIO/11 |
| Advanced Plant Cell Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | BIO/04 BIO/18 |
| Protein Engineering and Molecular Enzymology | 6 | 48 | English | BIO/10 |
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | BIO/11 INF/01 |
| Macromolecular Structural Biology | 6 | 64 | English | BIO/10 |
| Molecular Breeding and Plant Genetics | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/07 BIO/18 |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 64 | English | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must choose at least two of the following courses
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | BIO/11 INF/01 |
| Bioimaging | 6 | 56 | English | First semester | FIS/03 FIS/07 |
| Biotechnological and Molecular Strategies in the Control of Parasites and Vector-Borne Pathogens | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | VET/06 |
| Macromolecular Structural Biology | 6 | 64 | English | Second semester | BIO/10 |
| Molecular Breeding and Plant Genetics | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | AGR/07 BIO/18 |
| Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications and Biosensors | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/01 CHIM/06 |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 64 | English | Second semester | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
| Structural Bioinformatics | 6 | 56 | English | First semester | FIS/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Laboratory Training | 7 | 0 | English | NN |
| Thesis Project and Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | English | NN |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Other Training Activities | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
2 - The student must acquire 12 CFU freely chosen and 3 CFU focused on the development of soft skills, including language courses (Italian for foreigners or advanced English courses), additional computer skills or other skills useful for job placement, including attending seminars from invited experts and scientist. The courses can be chosen either from the list of MB&B electives or from any course offered by the University of Milan, including courses taught in Italian, if they are considered compatible with the objectives of the MB&B degree and are not a repetition of courses already offered in the program. Three credits can be acquired by extending the thesis project, upon presenting a motivated written request that must be approved by the MB&B Study Plan Committee.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Other Training Activities | 3 | 0 | English | Undefined | NN |
There are no propaedeutic courses that limit progression from the first to the second year.