Program Overview

Master in Genetics

Overview

This high-quality Masters in Genetics aims to train scientific and medical students in multi-disciplinary approaches to life sciences (including human genetics, oncogenesis, epigenetics, genomics, population genetics, normal and pathological development, cell biology, neuroscience, etc.) using various genetic tools.

Program Details

• Language(s) of instruction: French, Italian, English
• Length of study: 2 years, Full time
• Partners:
  • Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
  • Università degli Studi di Padova
  • Università degli Studi di Trieste
  • Sapienza Università di Roma
• Course Location:
  • 1st year: Université Paris Cité, France
  • 2nd year: to choose between the following Italian Universities (either half a year or a whole year)
    • Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Italy
    • Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy
    • Università degli Studi di Trieste, Italy
    • Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy
• Degrees awarded:
  • Master Génétique, Université Paris Cité
  • Specific Laurea Magistrale from one of the following partners in Italy:
    • Laurea Magistrale in Biologia, Laurea Magistrale in Biotecnologie induustriali, Laurea Magistrale in Biologia (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca)
    • Laurea Magistrale in Biologia Molecolare (Università degli Studi di Padova)
    • Laurea Magistrale in Genomica Funzionale (Università degli Studi di Trieste)
    • Laurea Magistrale in Genetica e Biologia Molecolare (Sapienza Università di Roma)
• Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree in a related field with components of genetics
• Language pre-requisites: B2 level of English, French and Italian

Skills and Competencies Developed

• Scientific English
• Critical analysis of scientific data
• Oral presentations, group work, ability to write and conduct scientific projects
• Preparation for the workplace with a 6 month placement in a laboratory