The graduate degree programme in Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata (Biotechnology for Personalised Medicine) at Università Cattolica, campus of Rome, trains professionals capable of developing and applying the most advanced biotechnologies to precision medicine, contributing to innovation in prevention, diagnosis and therapy.
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Medicine and Surgery
Graduate Programmes
Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata
Applications open for 2026/2027
Duration:
2 years
Campus:
Rome
Language:
Italian
Degree class:
LM-9 R (Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Medical biotechnologies.)
Credits:
120 ECTS
Admission:
By admission test
What qualification do you hold?
The application process and required documents vary depending on your qualification.
Italian qualification
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/ Overview
The programme integrates skills in cellular and molecular biotechnology, genomics, nanotechnology, regenerative medicine and omics sciences, with a strongly interdisciplinary and translational approach. A distinctive element is the close integration between teaching, research and clinical application, made possible by the collaboration with the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS.
From the first year, students carry out experimental activities in research laboratories and, in the second year, they can orient their training by choosing between the Diagnostic curriculum and the Therapeutic curriculum, completing the course with courses dedicated to the regulatory, economic, patent and bioethical aspects of biotechnology.
Why choose Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata at Università Cattolica?
The graduate degree in Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata trains professionals oriented to one of the most innovative and strategic sectors of life sciences, integrating teaching, experimental research and clinical application.
Personalised Medicine-oriented training
The programme explores one of the most innovative and strategic areas of life sciences.
Research-integrated teaching
Students are directly involved in experimental activities from the first year.
Collaboration with the A. Gemelli University Hospital IRCCS
The link with the Polyclinic favours the direct link between laboratory and clinical application.
Two specialised curricula
The programme allows students to build a path consistent with their professional and research interests.
Interdisciplinary skills
The training ranges from molecular and cellular biotechnology to regulatory, ethical and patent aspects.
Excellent prospects for integration
The programme opens up opportunities in biomedical research, biotech and pharmaceutical companies and advanced training courses.
The training makes it possible to develop a strategic vision of the rehabilitation health professions, preparing graduates to promote the innovation, quality and development of health services.
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Programme structure
The graduate degree programme in Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata conveys specialised biotechnological knowledge in the areas of cellular and molecular biotechnology, morphological and functional sciences and the regulatory, economic and patent aspects that underlie the industrial development of modern biotechnologies, integrating practical laboratory exercises from the very first teachings.
The course is completed with two parallel and alternative curricula, with activities carried out both in the research laboratories of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, and through training internships at companies in the sector.
Curriculum: Therapeutic
Innovative therapies, regenerative medicine and nanomedicine, with a multidisciplinary study of biotechnologies and nanotechnologies aimed at the development of modern innovative therapies.
Curriculum: Diagnostic
Advanced and high-throughput diagnostics, with in-depth study of diagnostic technologies in the genomic, anatomical-pathological, biochemical, microbiological and forensic fields.
Teaching approach
The programme enhances learning through the active involvement of students in research projects, supporting researchers in experimental activities and acquiring skills in the use of advanced technologies. The training activities are carried out in interdisciplinary groups that integrate basic biomedical, biotechnological, clinical and management skills.
The programme is completed by international mobility programmes, seminars with Italian and foreign researchers, activities dedicated to scientific dissemination, bioethics, volunteering, soft skills and regulatory and patent aspects of biotechnology.
Teaching and laboratory activities
Tutors carry out support activities for frontal teaching and laboratory activities envisaged in the study plan, in relation to the teachings of their subject area and under the coordination of the reference professor.
Internship activities
During internship activities, tutors provide support to students, according to the indications of the teacher in charge of their subject area.
Preparation of the experimental thesis
Tutors can guide students in research activities aimed at the preparation of the experimental thesis, carried out in the laboratories of their subject area and under the coordination of the reference professor.
Supplementary teaching activities
The tutors also participate in the transversal activities of supplementary teaching planned for the Degree Course, which may include, for example, the organization of in-depth groups and seminars and activities of management and accompaniment of the university path, according to the indications of the Coordinator.
Laboratories
Laboratory for Experimental Biotechnology
Genomics and Omics Sciences Laboratory
Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies Laboratory
Translational Preclinical Experimentation Laboratory
/ Admission
The admission process
For the academic year 2026/2027, a public competition is announced for admission to the first year of the graduate degree programme in Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata (class LM-9).
There are 30 places available.
Consult the competition notice to find out the deadlines and contents of the admission tests.
Rankings and notices
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For the academic year 2026/2027, a public competition is announced for admission to the first year of the graduate degree programme in Biotecnologia per la medicina personalizzata (class LM-9).
There are 30 places available.
Consult the competition notice to find out the deadlines and contents of the admission tests.
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EU citizens and equivalent citizens can participate in the admission test if they have a degree in class L-2 Biotechnology, L-13 Biological Sciences, L-29 Pharmaceutical Science and Technology or an integrated degree in class LM-13 Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy or another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable according to current legislation, equated to the previous ones.
Access is also allowed to graduates of degree classes other than those indicated above if they meet the following curricular requirements:
minimum 40 C.F.U. in the following scientific-disciplinary fields (S.S.D.): BIO/09 (Physiology), BIO/10 (Biochemistry), BIO/11 (Molecular Biology), BIO/12 (Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology), BIO/13 (Applied Biology), BIO/14 (Pharmacology), BIO/15 (Pharmaceutical Biology), BIO/16 (Human Anatomy), BIO/17 (Histology), BIO/18 (Genetics), BIO/19 (General Microbiology), MED/03 (Medical Genetics), MED/04 (General Pathology), MED/07 (Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology).
Participation is also allowed, subject to conditions, to students who obtain their admission qualification by 31 December 2026.
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To register for the admission exam from 24 June and until 23:59 on 16 September 2026 you must:
- Carry out the online enrolment procedure;
- It is mandatory to upload the certificate (or declaration in lieu of certification pursuant to Article 46 of Presidential Decree 445/2000) of the examinations taken in the academic course that constitutes a qualification for access to the LM-9 in question. If the qualification is due by 31 December 2026, the corresponding item must be filled in and the examination certificate (or declaration in lieu of certification) with legal duration of the degree programme or integrated degree programme (L-2, L-13, L-29 or LM-13) in which you are enrolled in the current academic year 2025/2026 must be uploaded. This requirement is necessary to progress in registering for the test: therefore, make sure you have it before starting the test registration procedure (the language certification, on the other hand, must be uploaded at the time of enrolment);
- Proceed with the payment of the participation fee of € 130.00 (form downloadable at the end of the registration procedure).
The payment of the participation fee constitutes the completion of the application for participation and must be executed, peremptorily, by 16 September 2026.
In the event of withdrawal, or impediments of any kind, the participation fee for the competition is non-refundable for any reason.
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The admission test consists of a written test and an oral test.
The written test will take place remotely on 23 September 2026 at 14:00 via a web testing platform with a remote control system.
The oral test will take place on 29 September 2026 in person (at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" in Rome - L.go F. Vito, 1) or remotely, at the candidate's request, which must be received by 16 September 2026 via form (https://www.unicatt.it/richiesta-informazioni-lauree-magistrali).
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Once you have paid the participation fee , you can access the online simulator of the written test unlimitedly and free of charge.
Access your profile, under List of competitions in which you are registered , click on the link: "Admission to the Master's degree programme in Biotechnology for Personalized Medicine a.y. 2026/2027".
On the Competition Registration Summary page you will find the link to access the simulation platform (bottom left).
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- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
- Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
- Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
- Encyclical Letter Laudato Si' (Francis)
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TYPOLOGY
DEADLINES
Registration for the test
From 24 June to 16 September 2026
Written test
September 23, 2026
Publication of written test results
From 25 September 2026
Oral exam
From 5 October 2026
Final ranking
From 12 October 2026
Enrolment
By 9 October 2026
Takeovers
From 12 October 2026
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- For information or support with the procedures for registering for the admission test, please contact the toll-free number 800.954.459 (Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm, Saturday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm) or fill in the form Graduate degree information | Università Cattolica
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To carry out the written test (in home-based mode) it is essential to be in possession of:
- A PC (Windows 8, or later, or LINUX) or MAC (MAC-OS 10.14 or later) equipped with a webcam and microphone. The use of a company computer is strongly discouraged;
- GOOGLE CHROME browser (min. version 81.0) to be used as the only browser provided;
- Internet connectivity with minimum upload and download speed of 1.5 Mbps;
- A smartphone or tablet (Android min 4.1 – IOs min v.8) equipped with a webcam. The use of wifi is also recommended, during the procedure you will be asked to download an APP on your smartphone/tablet (34MB) from Google Play or AppStore (depending on whether you use a smartphone with Android or IoS operating system).
The tablet can ONLY be used as a replacement for the Smartphone, not the PC/Mac.
In the days before the written test, you will receive by e-mail instructions for verifying the technical requirements (check requirement) to be carried out within 24 hours of the test. At the end of the check requirement , you will receive a second e-mail containing the link to access the exam with confirmation of the date and time of convocation.
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At the time of enrolment , candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the English language by producing appropriate certification at a level not lower than B2 (upper intermediate level C.E.F.R.) valid among those listed below:
- TOEFL/IBT (with a score of at least 84);
- Academic IELTS (with a score of at least 6);
- IELTS UKVI Academic with score from 6 (B2):
- IELTS one skill retake with score from 6 (B2);
- Cambridge English: First - FCE (with a score of at least 173);
- Cambridge English: Advanced – CAE;
- Cambridge English: Proficiency – CPE;
- Cambridge English: Business English Certificate (BEC Vantage and BEC Higher);
- Trinity College London: ISE II (B2);
- Trinity College London: ISE III (C1);
- Trinity College London: ISE IV (C2);
- Pearson: PTE Academic with a score of 46;
- Oxford Test of English Advanced – B2;
- Oxford Test of English Advanced – C1.
Alternatively, students can take the UC English test with B2 level provided by the University Language Service (Selda). In any case, the B2 language test must be passed by 31 December 2026, under penalty of non-completion of enrolment.
Students who have obtained their final degree at the end of a degree programme entirely taught in English are exempt from producing the language certificate.
Other useful information
Some useful information to enrol and take your first steps at the University with peace of mind.
Candidates with disabilities or SLD
Students with disabilities or SLD can benefit from compensatory tools and dispensatory measures. All information can be found in the Services for Inclusion section of the university.
Transfers, transfers, second degrees and career resumption
Candidates wishing to transfer to a programme within Università Cattolica, transfer from another university, enrol in a second degree or resume their university career must meet the Admission Requirements.
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Tuition fees and financial support
Tuition fees and scholarships
Starting university often involves questions about fees, deadlines and the support available. Clear information about financial support and accommodation options helps students plan their studies with confidence, allowing them to focus on their academic progress and personal development.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, through EDUCatt, offers income- and merit-based scholarships and graduation awards, providing financial support to help students continue their studies.
Visit the dedicated section for information on tuition fees and other costs, use the online fee simulator, and find out about available financial support.
Student accommodation
Università Cattolica offers a range of housing options to support students throughout their studies.
On campus residences
Nine residences are located on or near Università Cattolica campuses. They offer an educational experience that goes beyond accommodation, with cultural activities, meetings and workshops that complement university study. Residence life also provides opportunities to be part of an active community, exchange ideas and share experiences.
Residences in the city
Residences located across the city are well connected to Università Cattolica campuses. They offer students greater independence in their day-to-day life, while providing comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to balance study, social life and personal time.
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Study, internship and volunteering abroad
During your studies at Università Cattolica, you can gain international experience as part of your academic journey. Studying, doing an internship or volunteering abroad gives you the chance to experience new academic, professional and cultural environments, improve your language skills and develop an international perspective that can enrich your studies and support your future career.
Discover the opportunities to study, undertake an internship or volunteer abroad:
Semester abroad
Double degrees
Language courses and certifications
Summer programmes
Internships abroad
International volunteering
Thesis abroad
Short programmes
Virtual Programs
You can include an experience abroad as part of your studies. For programmes involving exams abroad, you can check in advance whether they can be recognised, following the guidance provided by your Faculty and discussing this with the relevant academic staff.
/ Internships and careers
Internships and career opportunities
The Faculty offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.
Internships and professional training
Students can carry out curricular internships at numerous affiliated facilities, including scientific hospitalization and care institutes such as the A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation, the Poliambulanza Hospital Institute Foundation, the E. Menni Research Center in Brescia and the Santa Lucia Foundation, as well as universities, research institutes and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies affiliated with the Hospital. both in Italy and abroad.
The intense experimental activity and the close collaboration with research groups favor a rapid inclusion of graduates in doctoral courses, in biomedical research and in the industrial sector of biotechnology.
The Career Service accompanies students and graduates in their entry into the world of work, offering orientation tools for business and organisational contexts. The service supports the development of transversal skills, encourages meetings with companies and supports the construction of a conscious and coherent professional path.
Every year over 20,000 students participate in the events organized with more than 100 partner companies and over 9,500 carry out an internship thanks to the support of the Career Service and internship tutors.
Outbound skills
At the end of the programme, graduates in Biotecnologie per la medicina personalizzata acquires skills that allow him to operate in biotechnological research and innovation contexts applied to health.
To design and conduct experimental activities in the biotechnological and biomedical fields
Use cellular, molecular and multi-omics technologies for personalised medicine applications.
To develop and validate experimental protocols for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Apply advanced methodologies for in vitro and in vivo translational preclinical experimentation, in compliance with the principles of the 3Rs and current legislation.
Analyse and interpret complex biological data in translational research.
Contribute to the development of biopharmaceuticals, advanced therapies, innovative devices and technologies for precision medicine.
Operate in compliance with current regulations and the ethical and bioethical principles that govern biotechnological research and innovation.
Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary groups and in national and international research contexts.
Communicate scientific results and participate in technology transfer, regulatory affairs and innovation activities in the field of biotechnology.
The two curricula, Diagnostic and Therapeutic, also allow students to customize their path and develop specialized skills according to their scientific and professional interests.
Career opportunities
Graduates can enter highly qualified professional contexts related to research, innovation and development of biotechnologies applied to health.
Biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical companies
Molecular and genomic diagnostics laboratories.
Structures engaged in clinical and translational research.
Regenerative medicine and advanced therapy centers.
Development, regulation and technology transfer activities in the biotechnology field.
A significant share of graduates also continue their education through research doctorates, specialized masters and high-qualification courses.
Continuing your studies
Graduates frequently continue their career in academia and research, often entering PhDs or undertaking paths as research fellows and scholarship holders.
PhDs in Experimental and Translational Medicine, Neuroscience, Clinical Cellular and Molecular Research, Basic Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Nutrition, Metabolism, Ageing and Gender Sciences, Oncological Sciences.
Postgraduate Schools in Medical Genetics, Microbiology and Virology, Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry.
Over 80second-level M aster in the health and biomedical area.
Many graduates also find employment at IRCCS, universities, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, molecular diagnostic laboratories and facilities engaged in clinical research, confirming the high marketability of the degree in both the public and private sectors.
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