Master in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology at University of Verona
Two-year English-taught LM-9 R master's at the University of Verona in molecular and medical biotechnology, covering disease mechanisms, genomics, diagnostics and pharmacology, with a 40-credit final exam. Entry needs a listed degree or 60 subject credits, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Molecular and Medical Biotechnology is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-9 R) taught in English at the University of Verona. Entry needs a degree in a listed class or at least 60 credits in biology, chemistry and maths, physics or computing, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Molecular and Medical Biotechnology master asks for a degree in a listed class or with at least 60 credits in biology, chemistry and maths, physics or computing, English at B2, and a positive check of your curricular requirements and personal preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The degree requirement
You need a degree, a three-year university diploma or another Italian or foreign qualification recognised as suitable, obtained by the last graduation session of the 2025/26 academic year. You must also meet one of two curricular options. [1]
- Option 1, a degree in a listed class: Italian bachelor's classes 1 or L-2, 12 or L-13, or SNT/3 or L/SNT3, or the class 46/S or LM-41.
- Option 2, credits by subject area: a bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 12 CFU in physics, mathematics or computer science (sectors FIS/01 to 08, MAT/01 to 08 and INF/01), at least 12 CFU in chemistry (CHIM/01 to 08) and at least 36 CFU in biology (BIO/01 to 19).
Both options also need English at B2. [1] For a degree not awarded by Verona, the university reviews a self-certification listing your degree class, exams, credits, subject areas and marks. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Verona looks at the subject area of each exam, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology, or a B.Sc. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Life Sciences that also includes chemistry and some maths, physics or computing.
- Check carefully: a B.Pharm, a B.Sc. in Zoology or Botany, or a B.Tech in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering. The biology and chemistry blocks are often there, but the 12 credits in maths, physics or computing, or the 36 in biology, can be tight.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, a B.Tech in a non-biological branch, a BCA or a B.Com, which usually lack the 36 biology credits.
The 2026/27 pages do not say how missing credits can be made up before enrolment. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2. It is met automatically if you hold a valid certificate equivalent to those on the University Language Centre list, or if your degree certificate shows you passed English at B2 (not limited to individual skills). Other B2 certificates or documents are assessed by a commission during the requirements evaluation. [1] If your degree does not record your English level, a copy of your certificate is mandatory. [2] The pages do not list specific test scores. [1]
Selection and personal preparation
There is no entrance test. Every applicant needs a positive check of curricular requirements and personal preparation before enrolling. [1]
- If you meet option 1 or 2 but your graduation mark is below 85/110, your preparation is assessed further: a review of your exams, marks and exam programmes, possibly followed by an interview.
- Your ESSE3 status shows whether the check is in progress, an interview is still to be held, your application is rejected or you are cleared to enrol.
The pages do not say how foreign marks are converted to the 110 scale. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Registration for the requirements evaluation on ESSE3 is open from 15 July to 15 October 2026, with documents due by 12 November 2026. Late registration is possible, and enrolment then carries a late fee and closes on 21 December 2026 at the latest. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad had to submit Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026. Verona's 2026/27 call for non-EU international master's applicants, covering pre-admission, scholarships and flat-rate fees, closed on 31 March 2026. [3] The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published.
Documents and non-EU steps
The requirements evaluation request is a signed self-declaration of your degree, final mark, graduation date and English level. If your degree is not from Verona, you attach a dated and signed self-certification listing your degree class, exams, credits, subject areas and marks. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through Universitaly for pre-enrolment and the study visa, choosing only one programme at one university. A foreign degree needs an official English or Italian translation and a declaration of value, which a CIMEA statement of comparability can replace, plus a transcript with an official translation. Pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment, and only the consulate issues the visa. [3]
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, Master's degree in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology (LM-9 R). Admission requirements and how to enrol, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Science and Engineering Degree Programmes Office. Request for verification of the admission requirements, Master's degree in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology (LM-9 R), academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Students from abroad and international degree-seeking students information, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Master's degree in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology. Programme overview and study plan, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Molecular and Medical Biotechnology is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-9 R) taught in English at the University of Verona. It is run by the Department of Biotechnology, with its administrative base in Verona, and part-time enrolment is available. [4]
The degree trains experts to design and carry out analysis, technological and experimental research, and research and development in biotechnology, with a focus on biomedicine. It covers how large biological molecules are characterised, human disease at the molecular and cellular level, genomics, structural biology, bioinformatics, medical genetics and pharmacology. Graduates also learn to explain science to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. [4]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan totals 120 CFU. Most modules are worth 6 CFU, and you build your own path from groups of options. The two compulsory first-year units are: [4]
- Molecular and cell pathology (6 CFU)
- Molecular mechanisms of disease (6 CFU)
Option groups include Clinical molecular biology, Medical genetics and pharmacogenomics, Molecular oncology, Cell signaling in health and disease, Computational genomics, Human genome sequencing and interpretation, Emerging infective diseases, Microbial biotechnology, Protein misfolding and human diseases, Molecular Pharmacology, Stem cells biology, Computational Biology and Functional proteomics. Related options include Biotechnology in Neuroscience, Clinical proteomics and Genetic counselling and experimental approaches in hereditary disorders. [4]
Verona describes four possible focus areas: molecular and cellular biology, genomics and diagnostics, pathology and pharmacology, and computational molecular biology. [4]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over two years in Verona. Modules are arranged to leave ample room in the second year for experimental work. The final exam is worth 40 CFU, the largest single part of the degree, alongside 12 CFU of free-choice activities and 2 CFU of training. [4]
Careers
Verona lists roles in universities and research bodies, the Italian National Health Service, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics, regulatory agencies and scientific publishing, with direct entry into work in both private firms and public bodies. The programme page reports a graduate employment rate of 77% for 2022. [4]
Fees and scholarships
Verona sets fees by family income (ISEE). The first instalment is paid at enrolment, and the second and third follow the university's fees guide. [1] Non-EU students with a study visa or residence permit can apply for a flat-rate fee set by the World Bank income group of their country. [3] Eligible students can also apply for the regional DSU scholarship, and the region decides awards. Because fees follow family income, this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Every applicant first needs a positive eligibility check: you register for the requirements evaluation on Verona's ESSE3 portal and upload your documents. For 2026/27, registration is open from 15 July to 15 October 2026, with documents due by 12 November 2026. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for the study visa and can choose only one programme at one university. For 2026/27, pre-enrolment for master's programmes without an entry test had to be submitted by 30 June 2026. A foreign degree needs a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability, and a transcript with an official English or Italian translation. [3] The 2027/28 dates are not yet published.
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 requirements evaluation request, eligibility documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Verona's Molecular and Medical Biotechnology master?
Either a degree in a listed Italian class, such as L-2 or L-13, or a bachelor's or equivalent with at least 36 CFU in biology, 12 in chemistry and 12 in maths, physics or computer science. English at B2 is also required. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Verona checks your curricular requirements and personal preparation. If your graduation mark is below 85/110, your exams, marks and exam programmes are reviewed, and you may have an interview. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. A valid certificate on the University Language Centre list, or a degree that records English at B2, meets it automatically. Other proof is assessed by a commission and no specific scores are listed, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had to submit Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026, and the requirements evaluation on ESSE3 is open from 15 July to 15 October 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27 your degree had to be obtained by the last graduation session of the 2025/26 academic year, and the evaluation request lets you declare a degree still in progress. [1][2]
I have a B.Pharm or a B.Sc. in Chemistry. Can I still apply?
Possibly. A B.Pharm often covers the chemistry and biology blocks but can be short on maths, physics or computing. A Chemistry degree usually lacks the 36 biology credits. We check your exams subject by subject against the rule. [1]
What can I specialise in?
You build your own path from option groups. Verona describes four focus areas: molecular and cellular biology, genomics and diagnostics, pathology and pharmacology, and computational molecular biology. The second year leaves room for experimental work and a 40-credit final exam. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Molecular and Medical Biotechnology 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 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology?
A recognised Indian bachelor's in biotechnology, life sciences or a related field can meet the rule if it covers 36 credits in biology, 12 in chemistry and 12 in maths, physics or computing, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the requirements evaluation on ESSE3 and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [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 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the requirements evaluation on Verona's ESSE3 portal 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 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the requirements evaluation on Verona's ESSE3 portal 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 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology 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: the requirements evaluation on Verona's ESSE3 portal 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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