Master in Biotechnology for Neuroscience at University of Turin

Detailed entry requirements

Turin's Biotechnology for Neuroscience master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree with set credits in maths or statistics, chemistry, biology and biomedical subjects, English at B2, and a written test unless your final mark reaches 99/110. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

You need a first-cycle (bachelor's) degree earned after at least three years of university study, or a recognised foreign equivalent. For 2026/27, Apply@UniTo also asked for a solid background shown by at least eight passed exams in mathematics, statistics, physics, general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. [1]

Under the 2024/25 course regulations, a degree from another class or from abroad qualifies if it includes minimum credits in four groups. Credits count in one group only, and a tolerance of up to 10%, or 5 ECTS, applies across the groups. [3]

• 10 ECTS in maths, physics, computing or statistics: sectors MAT/01 to MAT/09, FIS/01 to FIS/08, INF/01, MED/01, SECS-S/01 and SECS-S/02.
• 10 ECTS in chemistry: CHIM/01, 02, 03 and 06.
• 10 ECTS in biology: BIO/01, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18 and 19.
• 24 ECTS in biomedical and biotechnology subjects: AGR/07, BIO/09, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 18, CHIM/06 and 11, MED/04 and MED/42.

The Degree Course Council assesses foreign qualifications. If you miss a requirement, it may let you take single courses and pass their exams before you enrol, because enrolment with gaps is not allowed. [3]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, so the council looks at the subjects of your exams, group by group. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology, or a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Microbiology or Life Sciences that includes chemistry and maths or statistics papers.
• Check carefully: a B.Pharm or a B.Sc. in Zoology often covers biology and biomedical subjects but can be short on chemistry or maths, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry may lack the 24 biomedical credits.
• Often short: a B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics, a BCA, B.Com or BBA rarely includes the chemistry, biology and biomedical credits.

Only 5 credits of tolerance apply across all four groups, so a gap in one group can be decisive. [3]

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher. For 2026/27 you could show it with an international certificate no more than three years old, or with a declaration from your university that your degree was taught entirely in English. Accepted certificates and minimum scores: [1]

• IELTS: 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 69 out of 120, with no component below 17
• PTE Academic: 65
• Cambridge First (FCE): 173
• Cambridge Advanced (CAE), Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) or Trinity ISE II

The course regulations also expect students without B2 Italian to work towards that level using the language credits in the study plan. [3]

Written test and exemptions

The Teaching and Careers Committee checks your curricular requirements, then verifies your preparation with a written test. [2]

• Subjects: chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, and physiology or pathophysiology, based on the syllabus in the admission call and the course programmes. [2]
• Format: held online, supervised by the examining committee, with dates announced on the programme website. You can take it only once per academic year. [2]
• Exemption: graduates of Italian classes L-2 (biotechnology) or L-13 (biological sciences), or of other degrees that meet the curricular requirements, skip the test if their final mark is at least 99/110. [2]

The rules do not say how a foreign grade converts to 99/110, so we check this for your file. For 2026/27 the degree had 50 places for non-European applicants residing abroad. [1]

2026/27 deadlines

• Apply@UniTo for non-EU applicants living abroad: 25 November 2025 to 29 January 2026. [4]
• Universitaly pre-enrolment for the study visa: by 15 July 2026. [4]

You can apply before graduating by uploading an official certificate of enrolment in your final year and your score report so far, but you must hold the degree to enrol. [5] The next call sets the 2027/28 dates.

Documents and non-EU steps

Non-EU applicants living abroad apply on Apply@UniTo, where one application covers up to two programmes. [4]

• Your bachelor's degree certificate, obtained after at least 15 years of schooling in total, and a full transcript listing all exams, marks and hours or credits, both with proof of authenticity. A Diploma Supplement in the international format, with the full transcript, can replace both. [5]
• A CV and a motivation letter in English or Italian. [1][5]
• Proof of authenticity: legalisation, an apostille, an ENIC-NARIC statement of verification or an official digital verification service. [5]
• A CIMEA declaration of value or statement of comparability is optional but useful. [5]
• Documents in languages other than English, French, Italian or Spanish need a certified translation. [1][5]

After admission you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for one programme and choose the Italian embassy or consulate for your country of residence. Admission does not by itself secure the visa or enrolment. [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.

1. University of Turin. Apply@UniTo course page, Master's degree in Biotechnology for Neuroscience, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Turin, Department of Neurosciences Rita Levi Montalcini. Biotechnology for Neuroscience programme page: access requirements and study plan, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Turin, Master's degree in Biotechnology for Neuroscience. Course regulations (English version), academic year 2024/25. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Turin. Application for international students (non-EU citizens residing abroad), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. University of Turin. Required documents for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
6. University of Turin. Tuition fees for international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
7. University of Turin. Tuition fee exemptions, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
8. University of Turin. Talents 4 UniTo: call for 40 scholarships for international students enrolling in English-taught master's degrees without restricted places, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
9. University of Turin, School of Medicine. Study guide with access rules for the School's degree programmes, academic year 2023/24. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Turin's Biotechnology for Neuroscience master?

A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least eight passed exams across maths, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and genetics. The 2024/25 regulations also set credit minimums: 10 in maths, physics or statistics, 10 in chemistry, 10 in biology and 24 in biomedical subjects. [1][3]

Is there an entrance exam?

Usually yes. A written test, taken online under committee supervision and only once per academic year, covers chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology. Graduates who meet the curricular requirements with a final mark of at least 99/110 are exempt. [2]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2. For 2026/27 you could show it with a certificate no more than three years old, such as IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 69 or PTE Academic 65, or with a declaration that your degree was taught entirely in English. [1]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied on Apply@UniTo from 25 November 2025 to 29 January 2026, then completed Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July 2026. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [4]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. If you have not graduated when you apply, we upload an official certificate of enrolment in your final year and your score report so far. You must hold the degree to enrol, and the regulations do not allow enrolment with missing requirements. [3][5]

I have a B.Pharm or a B.Sc. in Zoology. Can I apply?

Possibly. Both often cover biology and biomedical subjects such as physiology and pharmacology, but the rule also needs 10 credits in chemistry and 10 in maths, physics or statistics, with only 5 credits of tolerance across the groups. We map your exams to each group before you apply. [3]

Does the degree include practical training?

Yes. The first year includes two internships worth 5 and 7 ECTS, and the second year ends with a 13 ECTS thesis. Through the UNITA alliance you can also take short courses at partner universities abroad. [2]

How are fees set for students residing abroad?

Fees for students residing abroad follow their country's GDP per capita, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. EDISU Piemonte scholarship winners and eligible applicants have the regional tax refunded and skip the later instalments. [6][7]

Can someone handle my whole application to Biotechnology for Neuroscience at Turin?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Turin's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte 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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience?

A recognised Indian bachelor's of at least three years, such as a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology or a B.Sc. in Biochemistry or Microbiology, can fit if it covers the credit groups in chemistry, biology, maths or statistics and biomedical subjects. You also need English at B2 and usually the written test. The steps are an Apply@UniTo application, the written test if required and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an Apply@UniTo application, the written test if required 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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an Apply@UniTo application, the written test if required 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 Biotechnology for Neuroscience 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 Apply@UniTo application, the written test if required 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.