Master in Valorisation of Waste Biomass through Bioconversion into High-Value Products and Their Industrial Applications – VALORIBIO

The first-level Master in Valorisation of Waste Biomass through Bioconversion into High-Value Products and Their Industrial Applications (VALORIBIO) is offered by the University of Basilicata. It includes theoretical modules, specialist seminars, practical laboratory exercises and an internship at partner companies. It focuses on bioconversion and unconventional insect farming. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 9 months, for 1,500 hours of training in total, in a mixed format, online and in person, in Potenza.

The aim is to train specialists able to transform organic waste into high-value resources, integrating STEM skills for the circular economy and industrial sustainability. The career opportunities indicated concern the bioeconomy, biomass management, industrial innovation and the circular economy, with internships that facilitate access to positions linked to biomass management. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.