Master in Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine at University of Verona
Two-year English-taught LM-6 R master's at the University of Verona in translational research and precision medicine, covering omics, imaging, gene and cell therapy and bioinformatics, with over 160 lab hours and a research internship. Entry needs a life science degree, an average above 81% and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-6 R) taught in English at the University of Verona. Applicants with a foreign degree need a bachelor's in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics or bioinformatics with an average above 81%, plus English at B2. For 2026/27, five places were reserved for them, with one full scholarship.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine master has limited places. International applicants with a foreign degree need a bachelor's in a biological, chemical, biophysical or bioinformatics discipline with an average above 81%, English at B2, and a place in the ranking after CV scoring and an online interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
For candidates with a foreign degree who are not Italian citizens and do not live in Italy, the 2026/27 international call asks for: [1]
- Subject area: a bachelor's degree or higher in biological disciplines (biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology), or in chemical, biophysical or bioinformatics disciplines. A committee judges whether your degree is suitable by reviewing your academic curriculum.
- Grades: a credit-weighted average (CGPA or equivalent) higher than 81%.
- Degree length: a three-year degree at EQF level 6 or higher. If your bachelor's lasted two years, you also submit your master's degree.
Applicants with an Italian degree or already living in Italy follow the programme's standard rules: a degree in class L-13, L-2 or SNT/03 with a final grade of at least 90/110 or an exam average of at least 24/30, or another degree with at least 60 CFU in BIO, CHIM and MED sectors, 24 of them in set biology sectors. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Verona looks at the subjects you studied and your average, not only your degree title. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Zoology or Microbiology, or a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Bioinformatics, with an average above 81%.
- Check carefully: a B.Pharm, a B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or a B.Sc. in Nursing, which are not named in the list, so the committee's review of your curriculum decides. A 10-point CGPA also needs checking, as the call does not say how it converts to a percentage.
- Often short: degrees outside the life and chemical sciences, such as a B.Tech in Computer Science, BCA, B.Com or BBA, or any degree with an average of 81% or below.
We check your transcript against the listed disciplines and the 81% rule before you apply. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2, shown by a certificate obtained by the time you apply, or a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's table of accepted certificates rather than listing scores. Candidates from Iran or Afghanistan may also submit a Duolingo certificate. [1]
Selection
There is no written test. For 2026/27, a committee scored international candidates out of 100: [1]
- CV and relevant academic or extra-academic activities: up to 40 points.
- Grade point average: up to 10 points, normalised.
- Online interview: up to 50 points. Only the 20 candidates with the highest scores on the first two criteria are invited, with the list published at least three days before. Missing the interview means exclusion.
The final ranking adds the three scores. Ties go to the younger candidate. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
These dates come from the 2026/27 international call. The next call sets the new dates. [1]
- Applications: 29 January 2026 (9:00) to 31 March 2026 (15:00, Italian time).
- Final ranking: by 30 April 2026.
- Next steps: within 15 days of the ranking, or 7 days for scholarship and fee-exemption winners.
- Reassigned places: until 30 June 2026.
- Graduation and enrolment: final-year students had to graduate by 30 July 2026, and all successful candidates had to enrol by 30 July 2026.
Documents and non-EU steps
The application needs: [1]
- the personal information pages of your passport
- your degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected completion date
- a transcript in English listing all modules and exams, with credits, weighted average and grade range if possible (a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement)
- a CV in English, two pages at most
- your English certificate
- the receipt for the pre-admission fee, which is deducted from your fees at enrolment, except for the scholarship winner
After the ranking, non-EU candidates complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a type D study visa and pay a confirmation fee, refunded only if the visa is not issued or is denied. You also submit an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value. A CIMEA Statement of Comparability can replace the Declaration of Value, and a CIMEA Statement of Verification can replace legalisation. [1]
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 Verona. Call for applications for admission to the first year of the Master's degree programme in Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine (class LM-6 R), places reserved for candidates with a foreign degree, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine, admission requirements page, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences. Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine programme overview and presentation pages. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine study plan, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-6 R, biology) taught in English at the University of Verona. Its reference structures are the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Teaching is in Verona, full time only, and entry is limited and based on qualifications. [3]
The degree trains biologists to design, run and coordinate research in precision medicine and translational research, turning basic research into personalised predictive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools. It takes a multi-scale approach, from single biomolecules to the patient, and covers omics, multi-scale imaging, cell and gene therapies including genome editing, biostatistics and bioinformatics. [3]
The programme is new: the 2026/27 study plan notes that its second year starts in 2027/28. [4]
What you will study
The first year totals 63 CFU of core units: [4]
- Molecular and cellular basis of disease (12 CFU)
- Biological macromolecules, interactions and networks (9 CFU)
- Bioimaging in translational research (9 CFU)
- Gene and cellular therapy (9 CFU)
- Research management and experimental design (9 CFU)
- Omics science in precision medicine (9 CFU)
- Biomedical data analysis and biostatistics (6 CFU)
The second year adds Cancer biology, metabolism and therapy (6 CFU) and Bioinformatics for precision medicine (9 CFU), plus elective units chosen from options such as Precision oncology, Laboratory medicine and precision diagnostics, Drugs and biologicals discovery, Neurophysiology and neuromodulation, Systems and clinical neurobiology, and Hygiene and prevention medicine. Students also take 8 CFU of free-choice activities, 14 CFU of training and internship in a research laboratory, and an 8 CFU final exam, for 120 CFU in total. [4]
How the programme is taught
Lectures are combined with flipped classroom, team-based and challenge-based learning, and with seminars by academic and industry experts, some held remotely. Laboratory work is a key feature, with more than 160 hours per student in small groups working on projects. [3]
The thesis grows out of an internship in a research laboratory, inside or outside the university, in Italy or abroad, where you develop an original research project. [3]
Career paths
According to the university, graduates can work in: [3]
- experimental research in biomedical, clinical and healthcare settings
- advanced diagnostics, especially for precision medicine
- the development of prevention, diagnostic and therapeutic products
- roles such as product specialist, medical science liaison, data analyst or regulatory affairs specialist
Graduates can also sit the Italian State Exam for professional biologists and register with the National Order of Biologists (Section A), or go on to a PhD, a specialisation school or a second-level master's. [3]
Fees and scholarships
The 2026/27 international call for this degree came with funding. The top-ranked candidate received a scholarship of €8,000 gross a year for two years plus a fee exemption, paying only regional tax and stamp duty. The second year depends on regular enrolment and 40 CFU by 30 September 2027. Up to four other non-EU candidates in the ranking received a reduced flat fee, including regional tax and stamp duty, for two years. These awards cannot be combined with other university, government or public benefits. [1]
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27, Verona reserved 5 places on this degree for candidates with a foreign degree who are not Italian citizens and do not already live in Italy. Applications ran from 29 January to 31 March 2026, and the final ranking was due by 30 April 2026. [1]
Successful candidates then had 15 days to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a type D study visa and pay a confirmation fee, refunded only if the visa is not issued or is denied. Enrolment closed on 30 July 2026. Places not taken went to EU and non-EU candidates legally living in Italy. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
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 Verona's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application to the international call, Universitaly pre-enrolment and your Declaration of Value or CIMEA statements.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU 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 degree do I need for Verona's Biology for Translational Research and Precision Medicine master?
With a foreign degree, a bachelor's or higher in biological disciplines such as biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or biology, or in chemical, biophysical or bioinformatics disciplines, with a credit-weighted average above 81%. A committee reviews your curriculum. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. For 2026/27, international candidates were scored on their CV and activities (up to 40 points) and grade average (up to 10), and the top 20 had an online interview worth up to 50 points. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, shown by a certificate obtained before you apply or by a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's table of accepted certificates rather than listing scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the international call for foreign-degree holders living outside Italy ran from 29 January to 31 March 2026, with the final ranking due by 30 April 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply with an enrolment certificate showing the expected completion date, provided they graduated by 30 July 2026. [1]
I have a B.Pharm or a B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology. Can I apply?
Possibly. Pharmacy and laboratory technology are not named in the call's list of biological, chemical, biophysical and bioinformatics disciplines, so the committee's review of your curriculum decides. We check your subjects and your average above 81% first. [1]
How many places and scholarships are there?
For 2026/27, five places were reserved for international candidates with a foreign degree. The top-ranked candidate received a scholarship of €8,000 a year with a fee exemption, and up to four non-EU candidates received a reduced flat annual fee. [1]
What can I do after this degree?
Graduates work in biomedical and clinical research, advanced diagnostics and the development of diagnostic and therapeutic products, in roles such as medical science liaison, data analyst or regulatory affairs specialist, or go on to a PhD. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Translational Research and Precision Medicine at Verona?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Verona's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU 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 Translational Research and Precision Medicine?
A recognised Indian bachelor's in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, chemistry, biophysics or bioinformatics can fit, if your credit-weighted average is above 81% and you have English at B2 or a degree taught in English. The steps are the international call application, CV scoring and an online interview, then Universitaly pre-enrolment within 15 days of the ranking. [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 Translational Research and Precision Medicine are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an application to the international call, CV and grade scoring, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment within 15 days of the ranking, 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 Translational Research and Precision Medicine are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an application to the international call, CV and grade scoring, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment within 15 days of the ranking. 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 Translational Research and Precision Medicine 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: an application to the international call, CV and grade scoring, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment within 15 days of the ranking, 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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