Master in Biomedical Omics at University of Milan
Two-year English-taught LM-9 R master at the University of Milan training omics specialists for precision medicine, with lectures at the European Institute of Oncology, compulsory lab work and a 25 ECTS experimental thesis. Entry needs a biosciences degree and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Milan
English
University of Milan
Biomedical Omics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-9 R) taught in English at the University of Milan, with lectures at the European Institute of Oncology. Entry needs a bachelor's in biotechnology, biology, chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, or 40 ECTS in set subjects, plus English at B2 and 60/100 in a selection with an interview. Regional scholarship winners pay no second instalment, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Milan's Biomedical Omics master asks for a bachelor's in biotechnology, biology, chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, or another degree with at least 40 ECTS in set biology, chemistry, medicine and statistics sectors. You also need English at B2 and a score of at least 60/100 from your academic record, CV and an interview in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a bachelor's degree, or a recognised foreign equivalent of 180 ECTS, that meets one of two routes: [2][3]
- Named degree classes: the Italian classes L-2 (Biotechnology), L-13 (Biological sciences), L-27 (Chemistry) or L-29 (Pharmaceutical sciences and technologies), or an equivalent foreign qualification.
- Other degrees: at least 40 ECTS in set sectors of biology, chemistry, medicine and statistics: BIO/06 and BIO/08 to BIO/19, CHIM/01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08 and 09, MED/01 to 05, MED/07, 08, 43, 44, 46 and 50, and SECS-S/01 and 02.
For applicants with a foreign degree, the programme rules ask for a bachelor's in biotechnology, biology, chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, with the hours or credits of the relevant courses clearly identifiable in the transcript. If they are not, the faculty examines your documents to decide whether your background meets the requirements. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as Italian CFU, and the board looks at the subjects behind them. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology, a B.Sc. in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry, or a B.Pharm, where biology, chemistry or pharmaceutical subjects make up most of the degree.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Life Sciences or Bioinformatics, or a degree with mixed science subjects, where the board needs to see biology, chemistry, medical or statistics courses listed with their hours or credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include enough biology, chemistry or medical subjects for the 40 ECTS rule.
English
English at CEFR level B2 is required. [2] The University of Milan accepts certificates issued no more than three years before submission (two years for TOEFL) that cover reading, writing, listening and speaking. On its list, B2 corresponds to IELTS 5.5 to 6.5, TOEFL iBT 72 to 94, PTE Academic 59 to 75 or Cambridge B2 First. [5]
Without a valid certificate, you can still be accepted if faculty members judge your English sufficient for the programme during the interview. [2] Visa applicants must show B2 in the language of instruction, which is English. [4]
Students without an Italian school-leaving diploma or degree must also reach Italian at A2 before completing the programme. [2]
Selection and interview
There is no written entrance test. An evaluation committee scores every applicant who meets the minimum requirements out of 100: [2][3]
- up to 25 points for the degree grade, or the weighted average of exam results if you have not yet graduated;
- up to 10 points for your curriculum of studies, such as degree type, extra courses and other diplomas;
- up to 65 points for an individual interview in English.
The minimum score for admission is 60/100, and a lower score rules out admission for that year. With the application you send your study plan with each exam and grade, and your CV. [2]
For 2026/27, five places were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa, and they went to the top five in the ranking. Visa applicants had their interview online in English on 20 May 2026. [2][3]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU citizens applying for a visa had to apply between 22 January and 30 April 2026. Other applicants could apply until 25 August 2026. Admitted students enrol between 5 May 2026 and 15 January 2027. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduated and met the entry requirements by 31 December 2026. [1]
Visa applicants also had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026, or they were excluded from the selection and from enrolment. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
Applicants with a foreign degree apply on the university's international platform by the deadline. You upload: [1]
- your bachelor's degree or degree-awarding certificate;
- a Diploma Supplement or a transcript with courses, marks, credits, subject areas and the grading system, in English, Italian, French, German or Spanish;
- your passport or another valid ID.
The application cannot be changed once submitted. [1]
To finalise enrolment you provide your bachelor's degree legalised or apostilled, your high school diploma, a Statement of Comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA or a declaration of value from the Italian embassy, an Italian tax code and, for non-EU citizens, your residence permit or the receipt of its application. For 2026/27 these were due by 30 November 2026, and admission stays provisional until they are checked. [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 Milan. Admission notice for the Master's degree programme in Biomedical Omics (LM-9 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Programme description (manifesto), Master's degree in Biomedical Omics (LM-9 R), students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, Biomedical Omics programme website. Enrolment 2026/27: entry requirements, selection, places and deadlines. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, international admissions portal. Biomedical Omics course page: entry requirements, interview, fee and careers. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Accepted English language certificates, list updated June 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Fees for the current academic year 2026/27, with the annex of country groups. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Regulations on tuition, fees and waivers, academic year 2025/26, annex listing programmes by tuition area. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Biomedical Omics is a two-year master's degree in class LM-9-R (medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical biotechnology), taught entirely in English and run by the University of Milan's Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology. [2]
Lectures take place at the educational centre of the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, and practical work runs in the research and clinical laboratories of institutions in the department. [2]
The aim is a broad understanding of omics disciplines applied to medicine, with first-hand experience of different omics techniques. You learn to design experiments, manage workflows, analyse omics data and build applications for precision medicine. [2]
It suits graduates in biotechnology, biology, chemistry or pharmacy who want a laboratory and data career in biomedicine.
What you will study
The first year covers omics technologies, experimental design and computational methods; the second applies them to diagnostics and the clinic. Compulsory units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [2]
- Genomics and Epigenomics (12 ECTS)
- Proteomics
- Radiomics
- Computational Approaches for Omics Data (12 ECTS)
- Legislation, Management and Technology Transfer (12 ECTS)
- Clinical Omics and Omics in Diagnostics
- High-Throughput Screenings
- Ethics and Decision-Making
How the programme is taught
Attendance of at least 75% of all learning activities is required. The first year includes 96 hours of compulsory practical laboratory activities (6 ECTS). [2]
The second year leaves 11 ECTS for electives and ends with a 25 ECTS experimental thesis based on a research project, which can be carried out in Italian or international laboratories selected for their quality. [2]
Students without an Italian school-leaving diploma or degree must reach Italian at A2 before completing the programme, which earns 3 ECTS of Italian language skills. [2]
Career paths
The official profile describes graduates as biomedical omics technologists in hospital diagnostic laboratories and clinical research labs. Other outlets it names are basic research, biotechnology institutes, doctoral programmes and specialised master's courses in Italy and abroad. [2] The university's admissions portal lists roles such as: [4]
- Bioinformatics specialist
- Clinical genomics analyst
- Research scientist
- Clinical data manager
- Biomarker discovery specialist
Fees and scholarships
Biomedical Omics is in tuition Area B. [7]
A student whose family lives and earns abroad pays a fixed second instalment by country group, and India, Egypt and Sri Lanka are in Group A, the lowest group. [6]
Students who win a regional or University of Milan scholarship get a waiver on the second instalment, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [6]
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants have a remote interview in English with the admission board, worth 65 of the 100 points. [2][4] We apply on apply.unimi.it in the non-EU visa applicant category. [1] For 2026/27, five places were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa. [2][3]
For 2026/27, the deadline for visa applicants was 30 April 2026, while the general window stayed open until 25 August 2026. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1]
After the admission email we complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment (by 31 July for 2026/27), and you apply for a type D study visa with B2 English. [1][4]
Your bachelor's degree then needs a CIMEA statement of comparability or a declaration of value, due by 30 November for 2026/27. [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 Milan's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your transcript and study plan, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Milan 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Biomedical Omics at Milan?
A bachelor's in biotechnology, biological sciences, chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, or another degree with at least 40 ECTS in set biology, chemistry, medicine and statistics sectors. With a foreign degree, the hours or credits of the relevant courses must be clear on your transcript. [2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. The committee scores you out of 100: up to 25 points for your degree grade, 10 for your curriculum and 65 for an interview in English. You need at least 60 to be admitted. For 2026/27, visa applicants interviewed online. [2][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2. An accepted certificate issued within three years, such as IELTS 5.5 or above, shows the level. Without one, you can still be admitted if the committee judges your English sufficient at the interview. [2][5]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU citizens applying for a visa had to apply between 22 January and 30 April 2026 and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026. Five places were reserved for them. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1][3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, applicants could apply if they graduated and met the entry requirements by 31 December 2026. Until you graduate, the committee scores the weighted average of your exams instead of your degree grade. [1][2]
I have a B.Pharm or a B.Tech in Biotechnology. Can I apply?
Both are close to the disciplines the programme names for foreign applicants: biotechnology, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. The board checks that your relevant courses and their hours or credits are clearly identifiable, and you still need 60/100 in the selection. [2]
Where are classes held?
Lectures take place at the educational centre of the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, and lab work runs in research and clinical laboratories linked to the university's Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology. Attendance of at least 75% is required. [2]
What jobs do graduates do?
The university describes graduates as biomedical omics technologists in hospital diagnostic labs and clinical research labs, with options in basic research, biotechnology institutes and PhD study. Its portal also lists bioinformatics specialist, clinical genomics analyst and biomarker discovery specialist. [2][4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Biomedical Omics at Milan?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Milan's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Milan 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 Biomedical Omics?
A recognised Indian bachelor's in biotechnology, biology, chemistry or pharmacy, such as a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology or a B.Pharm, is the closest fit, as long as the relevant courses and their hours or credits are clear on your transcript. You also need English at B2 and at least 60/100 in the selection. The steps are the online application, an interview in English and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2] 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 Biomedical Omics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, an interview in English 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 Biomedical Omics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, an interview in English 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 Biomedical Omics 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 application, an interview in English 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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