Master in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Turin, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology and the Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences offer a Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB). CMB is a two-year postgraduate degree (Biology class) entirely taught in English, and designed for BA graduates who are seeking an in-depth knowledge in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and the ability to exploit this knowledge in advanced areas of Applied Biology Sciences, such as Biomedicine, Biotechnology, and Neurosciences.
CMB consists of a common part and specific paths: Biomedical, Biomolecular and Neurobiological.
In the common part (first and second semester), students will acquire a state-of-the-art knowledge of advanced Biomolecular and Cellular Biology disciplines. Specific courses are: Advanced Cellular Biology and Biotechnology, Advanced Molecular Biology, Cell Physiology, Bioinformatics, and Molecular Pharmacology.
Then the specific Biomolecular, Biomedical and Neurobiological curricular educational activities (starting in the third semester) will enable students to deepen their knowledge and skills respectively in the fields of:
- Protein structure, proteomics, biophysics, transcriptomics, bioinformatics and systems biology.
- Human anatomy, immunopathology and oncology, medical and cancer genetics with particular respect to cellular and molecular mechanisms of diseases.
- Human and comparative neuromorphology, cellular neurobiology, molecular and developmental neurobiology.
Students will also acquire a state-of-the-art knowledge in advanced experimental methodologies provided by both theoretical and practical courses and by preparation of the experimental thesis work (in the fourth semester to achieve 39 credits) that will produce a Dissertation, as an essential achievement of the CMB programme. Together, these activities will provide a good grasp of the scientific method of investigation, sufficient to allow one to work independently, and to participate in the design and execution of experiments, as well as in the interpretation and presentation of data.
The Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology is part of the NENS (Network of European Neuroscience Schools).
Objective
The objective of the Master's in Cellular and Molecular Biology is to prepare Biologists endowed with a profound and integrated knowledge of the biological systems, going from the molecular and cellular level to complex organisms. Such Biologists will be able to apply their knowledge in specific areas of applied biology such as biotechnology, biomedicine and neurosciences.
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Scholarships and Funding
University corridors for refugees - UNICORE 7.0 - A.Y. 2025-2026
For the A.Y. in 2025-2026, the University of Turin joins for the fourth time the UNICORE project.
The aim of the UNICORE 7.0 project is to promote the right to higher education for refugees, through the creation of university corridors from Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe to Italy.
UNICORE 7.0 is supported by a consortium of international, national and local partners, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the University of Turin and other Italian universities.
The University of Turin funds 3 two-year scholarships including monetary (7,000 euro per year) and service benefits to international students who are refugees in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and interested in enrolling for the a.y. 2025-2026 in the first year of one of the postgraduate degree programs without a restricted number of places and held in English.
38 two-year scholarships to international students "Talents 4 UniTo"
For the first time, the University of Turin funds 38 two-year scholarships to international students "Talents 4 UniTo" interested in enrolling in the first year of a postgraduate degree program without a restricted number of places, held in English, for the A.Y. 2025-2026.
Total amount of the scholarship value: 20,000 euros (gross amount).
Scholarships awarded by EDISU Piemonte
EDISU Piemonte, the Regional Agency for the Right to Education of Piedmont, awards scholarships and other grants to students who are enrolled in a Piedmontese University and meet the economic and merit requirements specified in the competition notices.
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) awards scholarships to foreign citizens not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) in order to foster international cultural, scientific and technological cooperation, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world.
Scholarships are offered to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Higher Education Institutes.
Please regularly check the page Study in Italy for updates on the call for applications.
National and international scholarship programs
The University of Turin welcomes international undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhD students, researchers, teachers and academics in mobility within the framework of any national or international scholarship programs.
Currently available opportunities:
- China Scholarship Council –CSC (Chinese students/researchers)
Curriculum
First Year
1st Semester
- Advanced Cell Biology and Biotechnology
- Oncology and Molecular Pathology
- Cell Physiology
- Virology
- Neuroanatomy and Imaging
- Cellular Neurobiology
2nd Semester
- General and Molecular Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Developmental Neurobiology
Second Year
1st Semester
- Human Anatomy
- Immunopathology and Physiopathology
- Medical and Cancer Genetics
- Systems Biology
- Biophysics
- Structure of Macromolecules and Proteomics
- Neurophysiology
- Structure of Macromolecules and Proteomics
- Neural Plasticity and Behaviour Control
2nd Semester
- Internship for experimental thesis
- Optional Course
- Other Activities Training (seminars, 8 hours)
Optional Courses
- Forensic Genetics and Legal Medicine
- Image Analysis Laboratory
- Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
- Neuropharmacology
- Medical Genetics
- Cancer Genetics
- Good manufacturing practice in a hospital laboratory
- Translational Biomedicine
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Italian for international students, beginner level
Program Outcome
Graduates in Cellular and Molecular Biology will acquire deep theoretical and practical knowledge in the cellular-molecular field, in both physiological and pathological states. In particular, during the common part of the educational route, they will achieve competences in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, pharmacology, and physiology. They will also become able to deal with both statistical and IT tools necessary for experimental data collection and analysis. Graduates will be able to apply multidisciplinary and specialistic knowledge in the research field, both basic and applied, or in activities related to production and/or services, with particular reference to the biomolecular, biotechnological, biomedical or neurobiological field. They will also be able to manage professional activities involving advanced, innovative or experimental methodologies.
The specific educational objectives of the Master's in Cellular and Molecular Biology aim to provide students with appropriate cultural tools allowing:
- the enrollment in the 'A' Biologist National Register, after passing the State exam;
- the introduction to professional activities and projects in basic and applied research institutes, in private and public biomedical laboratories, in pharmaceutical companies, and also to activities aimed at
- promoting and developing scientific and technological innovation, and management and design of molecular and cellular technologies;
- the entry into pertinent PhD Schools, in Italy or abroad;
- the entry into Speciality Schools pertaining to the School of Medicine, possibly opened to people who graduated in the LM-6 class.