Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences

The Master's Degree in Biological Sciences is a two-year course of the University of Naples Federico II, offered by the Department of Biology. It trains high-profile biologists, with specific skills in diagnostics, biological safety, environmental research and neuroscience, and gives access to research doctorates and to the Register of Biologists, section A. The course takes place in person in Naples. The four curricula cover very different areas: bio-diagnostics, which deals with biological and clinical analyses, biosafety, which concerns the management of biological risks, environmental biology and neuroscience. Those who enrol therefore choose a direction of specialisation, while remaining within a common framework of advanced knowledge of biology.

The programme is worth 120 credits, of which 36-38 credits are devoted to the thesis and 6 credits to the extramural internship or work placement. Four specialist curricula are provided: Bio-diagnostics, Biosafety, Environmental Biology and Neuroscience. The page indicates a balance between theoretical teaching and laboratory practice. The language is not declared and it is inferred from the context that it is Italian. The weight of the thesis, which is worth 36-38 credits, is considerable and indicates a long period of laboratory work on a research project. The 6 credits of extramural internship, on the other hand, make it possible to gain experience outside the university, with bodies or companies. The page notes a balance between theoretical teaching and laboratory practice.

The career opportunities include the public and private sectors, research, the biomedical industry, clinical diagnostics, research doctorates and specialisation schools. The course is aimed at bachelor's graduates in Biology and related disciplines. The price, start date, selection, places and scholarships are not given and must be checked in the university's official call for applications. Access to the Register of Biologists, section A, is a relevant element for those who intend to practise the profession, while doctorates and specialisation schools are possible continuations. The career opportunities include the public and private sectors, the biomedical industry and clinical diagnostics. For details on access and enrolment, the official call for applications must be consulted. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. 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.