Biological Sciences

https://uniupo.it/en/courses/undergraduate-bachelors-degrees/biological-sciences
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DISIT
Degree programme
3-year undergraduate
Course title (Classe)
L - 13 – Scienze biologiche
Access type
Unrestricted
Duration
3 Years
Languages
Italian
Course Director

prof.ssa Maria Angela Masini

Student Services Office

Alessandria, Viale Teresa Michel, 11

Vercelli, Via G. Ferraris, 107

Teaching locations

Alessandria, viale T. Michel 11

Vercelli, piazza S. Eusebio 5

Departments

DISIT - Dipartimento di scienze e innovazione tecnologica

Accessing the course

the applications must be completed from 10 to 20th September 2023

Course overview

This course provides excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in core areas of biology, to promote immediate employment opportunities or access to a Master’s degree. You will learn in depth about the most up-to-date techniques and research methods in the world of biology – from more laboratory-based aspects, such as biomolecular techniques, to the most sustainable applications such as the study of biodiversity. As well as traditional biology careers, such as analyst technician in laboratories, you will be able to work in the fields of environmental consultancy, teaching, environmental auditing and many more.

Erasmus agreements

Erasmus partner institutions

  • Spagna: Saragozza, Granada, Cordova, Siviglia, Coruna
  • Francia: Nantes
  • Polonia: PJ-IIT (Varsavia), University Mikolaja Kopernica (Torun)
  • Portogallo: Nova (Lisbona)
  • Ungheria: University of Debrecen (Debrecen)
  • Malta: University of Malta
  • Norvegia: University of Scienze and Technology (Trondheim)
Key features
  • Focused teaching for the most contemporary professions in the world of biology (biomedical, agri-food and environmental analysis in the era of global change)
  • Frontal instruction alternated with laboratory work, seminars, and field activities
  • Possibility of internship in companies, parks, organisations and consultancy companies
  • Guidance and support when applying for Erasmus and Free-Mover international programmes
  • Possibility of enrolling on Register B of the Italian Association of Biologists
Career and employment opportunities

Analysis and consultancy roles in public or private structures in the fields of:

  • biological, immunopathological, biochemical and genetic analysis for the medical, food, veterinary and environmental sectors
  • biological analysis of water and other environmental elements
  • the study, classification and management of animals, plants and micro-organisms
  • design and testing of systems as regards biological aspects
  • quality controls on biotic materials and products
  • environmental impact studies, regarding biological aspects
  • projects for the conservation and restoration of the environment and biodiversity, and for biosafety purposes.