Master in Biological Sciences at University of Camerino
Two-year LM-6 master's at the University of Camerino with two English-taught curricula, Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology, and Nutrition: Functional and Sustainable Food, plus two Italian-taught curricula. Open access with a committee check and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Camerino
English
University of Camerino
Biological Sciences is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-6) at the University of Camerino, with two English-taught curricula: Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology, and Nutrition: Functional and Sustainable Food. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's with a strong biology base, checked by a committee for foreign degrees, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Unicam's Biological Sciences master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with a strong biology base, checked by a committee for foreign degrees and other degree classes, plus B2 in an EU language other than Italian, which for the English-taught curricula means English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a three-year bachelor's degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. [1]
- Direct admission: Italian degrees in classes L-13 (biological sciences), L-2 (biotechnology), L-32 (environmental and natural sciences) or LM-13 (pharmacy), with a final mark of at least 95/110, earned within 72 months of starting the bachelor's and no more than 48 months ago.
- Other Italian degree classes: at least 15 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry (MAT, FIS, CHIM) and 60 CFU in biology, medicine or agriculture subjects (BIO, MED, AGR).
- Foreign degrees and other classes: a committee appointed by the degree council assesses your curriculum and preparation before enrolment, using your transcript and, where needed, your course content, and may hold a preliminary interview. It can propose an individual study plan.
What this means for your transcript
The regulations set no credit numbers for foreign degrees, but the benchmark for other Italian degree classes, 15 credits in maths, physics and chemistry and 60 in biology, medicine or agriculture, is a useful yardstick. Italian CFU and foreign credits are not the same unit, so the committee looks at your subjects, not just totals. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology, a B.Tech in Biotechnology, or a B.Pharm, with chemistry and some maths or physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Nursing, Food Science, Nutrition, Agriculture or Environmental Science, where the biology block is usually strong but maths, physics and chemistry can be thin.
- Often short: a B.Tech in another engineering field, a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include enough biology.
The course guide says gaps found in the evaluation must be filled before enrolment. [1][2]
English
You need B2 in a European Union language other than Italian, written and spoken. For English-taught courses, Unicam asks international students for an international English certificate at B2, such as Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity or Pearson. The two Italian-taught curricula need Italian at B2 instead. [1][4]
A certificate is optional at pre-admission. Your level can also be validated by an equivalent test, but without a certificate or a passed test you cannot sit exams after the first year. [1][4]
Selection
There is no entrance test and no cap on places. Holders of the listed Italian degrees with at least 95/110 are admitted directly. Everyone else, including applicants with foreign degrees, is assessed by a committee on their curriculum and course content, with a preliminary interview where needed. [1][3]
For international applicants, Unicam's scientific committee evaluates the pre-admission file, usually within three to four weeks, and notifies the outcome by email. [4]
Dates
For 2026/27, Unicam's pre-admission procedure for international applicants opened on 15 November 2025. The pre-admission page does not state a closing date. The 2027/28 procedure sets the next dates. [4]
Documents and non-EU steps
- Pre-admission: register on Unicam's portal, upload your passport details, your bachelor's degree and a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement, with course syllabuses recommended. A missing mandatory document leads to rejection. If you are still studying, provisional documents are accepted at this stage.
- After a positive outcome: Universitaly pre-enrolment, then Unicam sends a pre-admission letter to your chosen embassy for the study visa.
- In Italy: hand in your passport, original bachelor's diploma, transcript or Diploma Supplement, course syllabuses and a CIMEA statement of comparability and verification. Documents in English, Spanish or French need no translation.
These steps come from Unicam's international pre-admission and master's enrolment pages. [4]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Camerino, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine. Regulations of the Master's degree course in Biological Sciences (class LM-6), revision approved on 3 December 2025, applying from academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine. Biological Sciences course guide (LM-6 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine. Biological Sciences programme page (language of each curriculum, access, location and career outlets). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, International Office. Pre-admissions for academic year 2026/27, and documents and language requirements for master's enrolment (undated). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Biological Sciences is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-6) worth 120 CFU at the University of Camerino. It is run by the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, with teaching in person in Camerino. The course started in 2009/10, and access is open, with no cap on places. [1][3]
The degree has four curricula. Two are taught in English: Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology, and Nutrition: Functional and Sustainable Food. Conservation Biology and Environmental Management is taught in Italian with some units in English, and Nutrition for Wellbeing and Sport is taught in Italian. [2][3]
The thesis is always experimental, and more than 30% of the course is laboratory or field work. [3]
What you will study
In the 2026/27 course guide, the Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology curriculum includes: [2]
- Year 1: Genomics and Proteomics (12 CFU); High Performance Bio-Analytical Methods, Epigenetics, Biology of Cancer and Biomolecular Therapeutic Agents, Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics, and a Rotation Laboratory (6 CFU each); 8 CFU of free choice
- Year 2: Stem Cell Technologies and Animal Models (12 CFU); Molecular Parasitology, Molecular Ecology, Molecular Archaeological and Forensic Anthropology, and Microbial Pathogenesis and Biofilms (6 CFU each); an experimental thesis (30 CFU) and a final dissertation (4 CFU)
The Nutrition: Functional and Sustainable Food curriculum includes: [2]
- Year 1: Food Quality and Sustainable Food Systems (12 CFU each); Alternative Food and Nutrients Sources, Applied Nutrition, Functional Sustainable Food Technologies, Microbiota and Nutritional Conditions, Epigenetics, and Pathological Conditions related to Nutritional Habits (6 CFU each)
- Year 2: Blood Parameters and Nutritional Conditions and Endocrine-Metabolic Interplay (6 CFU each); Pharmacology and Food Toxicology (8 CFU); a 6 CFU internship; 8 CFU of free choice; an experimental thesis (24 CFU) and a final dissertation (2 CFU)
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over two semesters a year. Attendance is not compulsory, and there are no prerequisite rules between exams. Each credit is 25 hours of student work: lectures count 7 hours per credit, laboratories 11 and internships 25. Exams are graded out of 30, with at least eight exam dates a year. [1]
The final exam is the presentation and discussion of a written thesis, usually in Italian or English, with an abstract in both languages. Study periods abroad usually last 3 to 10 months, and credits earned under an approved learning agreement are recognised. [1]
Career paths
Graduates work in biomolecular, nutritional and environmental research and diagnostics, in industry, services and public administration, and as nutritional biologists who formulate individual diets. Graduates of any curriculum can sit the state exam to join the Italian register of biologists, and can go on to a PhD, a specialisation school or a second-level university master. [2][3]
Fees and scholarships
Unicam personalises tuition using your ISEE family-income indicator. The regional body for Camerino is ERDIS Marche, which runs scholarships and student residences, and the region decides scholarship awards. [2]
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants start with Unicam's online pre-admission procedure. For 2026/27 it opened on 15 November 2025, and a scientific committee evaluates each file, usually within three to four weeks. Master's applicants upload their bachelor's documents and a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement. [4]
After a positive evaluation, Unicam sends instructions for Universitaly pre-enrolment and a pre-admission letter to your chosen embassy for the study visa. In Italy you complete enrolment with your original degree, transcript, course syllabuses and a CIMEA statement of comparability and verification. Unicam's pre-admission page does not state a closing date. [4]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Camerino's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-admission application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and enrolment documents.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ERDIS Marche scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Biological Sciences at Camerino?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent. Italian biology, biotechnology, environmental science or pharmacy degrees with at least 95/110 qualify directly. Other degrees, including foreign ones, are assessed by a committee, with an interview where needed. [1]
Is the course taught in English?
Partly. Two of the four curricula are in English: Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology, and Nutrition: Functional and Sustainable Food. Conservation Biology and Environmental Management is in Italian with some English units, and Nutrition for Wellbeing and Sport is in Italian. [2][3]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Access is open, with no cap on places. Graduates from other degree classes or other universities have an individual evaluation of their background by a committee, which can include a preliminary interview. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
B2. Unicam asks for an international English certificate at B2, such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Trinity or Pearson, for its English-taught courses. It is optional at pre-admission, but without B2 proof you cannot sit exams after the first year. [1][4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Unicam's online pre-admission opened on 15 November 2025, and its page states no closing date. Evaluation takes about three to four weeks, then Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa follow, so we apply early in the cycle. [4]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. Unicam accepts provisional documents at pre-admission if you are still studying, but you need the final degree documents to complete enrolment in Italy. [4]
I have a B.Sc. in Zoology or a B.Tech in Biotechnology. Can I apply?
Usually a fit. Both are biology-based, and the committee checks your transcript for enough biology and some maths, physics and chemistry. Gaps can lead to an individual study plan or must be filled before enrolment. We check your transcript first. [1][2]
What careers does it lead to?
Research and diagnostics in biomedical, nutritional and environmental fields, roles in industry and public administration, and work as a nutritional biologist. Graduates of any curriculum can sit the state exam for the Italian register of biologists. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Biological Sciences at Camerino?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Camerino's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ERDIS Marche scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Biological Sciences?
A three-year Indian B.Sc. in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology, or a B.Tech in Biotechnology, is usually a fit once the committee confirms enough biology and science content. You also need English at B2 for the English-taught curricula. The steps are online pre-admission, Universitaly pre-enrolment and a pre-admission letter for the visa. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Biological Sciences are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation, a pre-admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Biological Sciences are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation, a pre-admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Biological Sciences are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation, a pre-admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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