Bachelor in Biotechnology  at University of Messina

Biotechnology in Messina: check the teaching languages

Messina's Biotechnology bachelor's degree is a three-year, 180-credit programme in class L-2 R. The university lists Italian and English as its teaching and assessment languages. This is not evidence that every class is available in English.

If you want an entirely English-taught degree, confirm the curriculum, compulsory units and assessment language with the course office before applying. Start with the official Biotechnology course website.

What the programme covers

The university describes a broad biotechnology education spanning molecular, agricultural, veterinary and medical-pharmaceutical applications. Core areas include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and pharmaceutical sciences.

The published learning objectives include cell cultures, biological analysis, food composition and biotechnology production. The final project reports experimental work undertaken in a research laboratory or biotechnology-related organisation. Consult the official course-unit page for the study plan relevant to your enrolment year.

2026/27 entry and application status

You need an eligible secondary-school qualification and must take part in the restricted-entry selection. The current admission procedure specifies TOLC-F for Biotechnology and ranks candidates without the English section.

The university reopened applications from 28 September to 23 October 2026, closing at 14:00. The reopening is published with the 2026/27 Biotechnology call. Check the notice, remaining places and your applicant category before proceeding. A reopened course competition does not by itself extend a separate visa or international pre-evaluation deadline.

Taking the TOLC is one step; completing the university's admission application is another. Follow the current official instructions for both. If the test identifies gaps in your preparation, the course may assign additional learning obligations in the first year.

Is this the right biotechnology route?

Choose this course only after checking how its scientific focus and language requirements match your goals. Compare the current study plan with the skills required by the jobs or postgraduate degrees you want to pursue. Career descriptions are possible paths, not promises of employment.

Messina also lists Marine Biology and Blue Biotechnologies as an English-taught degree. It has a different subject focus and degree class, so it is an alternative to assess, not the same qualification. See the university's official degree directory.

Funding and practical planning

Check current tuition rules in the Messina university guide and the ERSU Messina notices. Admission and scholarship applications are separate. Budget for accommodation, initial expenses and fees before any benefit is awarded or paid.

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