Master's Degree Programme in
Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials
Enrolment from 2023/2024
Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials
Enrolment from 2023/2024
Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems (DSMN), Scientific Campus, via Torino 155, 30170 Venezia Mestre (Italy).
For further information please contact the Scientific Campus campus.scientifico@unive.it.
Open admission, subject to assessment of minimum requirements.
Quotas reserved for non-EU students residing abroad: 25 seats, of which 3 are reserved for Chinese students living in China, under the Marco Polo Project.
To be admitted to the course students must possess the necessary academic entry requirements and personal skills. They must also have certified English proficiency at B2 level or above (at the moment of matriculation).
Details about the assessment procedures are available in the webpage dedicated to admission and ernolment.
Applicants with international qualification must have obtained a bachelor’s degree that is the result of at least 3 years of study. The preliminary evaluation of the qualification is mandatory. Procedures and deadlines are available on the online platform
International qualification will be evaluated by the designated teaching committee after the pre-evaluation procedure carried out on the online platform.
Further details in the webpage dedicated to admission and enrolment with an international qualification.
The Master's Degree programme in Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials is intended to train graduates who are competent in the field of advanced materials of application interest. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of nanomaterials, bio-nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, which are innovative fields at the national level.
During their studies, graduates acquire transversal skills and competences to undertake roles of high responsibility in the management of complex processes such as the design, synthesis and characterisation of materials, including biological ones.
The Master's Degree programme lasts two years and requires the acquisition of 120 university credits (CFU) for the award of the degree. The 12 exams in the programme will grant the acquisition of 96 CFUs. The remaining credits are acquired through other educational activities such as an internship and the final thesis. The internship can be carried out either at the University's research laboratories, renowned national and international research laboratories, or companies.
The educational programme includes both theoretical and laboratory classes concerning the preparation and characterisation of nano- and biomaterials. In particular, the study of the properties of nanomaterials and their chemical-physical characteristics, methods of synthesis and preparation, and applications both in the field of advanced research and in the technological and industrial field are explored.
In this sector, the local job market offers numerous opportunities, as our area is rich in industries and research centres dedicated to the development of both mature and innovative materials.
The programme has a double degree agreement with the Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan. Students can participate prior selection and receive an international training experience and a second degree from the partner University.
Ca' Foscari University of Venice offers international educational programmes designed in collaboration with one or more partner universities, entailing the attendance of part of the study path abroad. At the conclusion of these programmes, selected students obtain a Double Degree (a diploma from Ca' Foscari and one issued by the partner university) or a Joint Degree (single degree jointly awarded by the member universities of the consortium delivering the programme), depending on the provisions of the agreements with the partner universities and the different national regulations.
Double and Joint Degrees available:
The educational activities include classroom teaching, workshops and internships, in order to acquire wide-ranging skills that can be readily transferable into the world of work.
During the whole university career, the various skills and knowledge acquired by students will be assessed through written and oral examinations.
The degree exam consists in writing a thesis, which must possess the characters of originality, exhaustive documentation and scientific investigation and which will be discussed with a committee of university professors and experts.
Professional Master's Programmes (1st and 2nd level) and PhD programmes
Graduates will be professionally prepared to undertake roles with substantial responsibilities in production and process control within companies focusing on manufacturing, trade, material transformation, and development. Their training will enable them to engage in innovation and the development of (nano and nano-bio) materials, advanced design, qualification and diagnostics, project development, and managing complex systems.
This professional profile is tailored for managerial roles and is capable of collaborating with and coordinating research and development departments within companies or public institutions.
Throughout their studies, graduates will acquire a strong foundational knowledge in key fields such as chemistry, biology, and materials science, along with problem-solving skills, enabling them to make a significant contribution to their chosen professional field. In particular:
Graduates in Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials will be well-positioned for technical and managerial roles in companies engaged in the production, commercialisation, transformation, and development of materials. Suitable career opportunities will also be available in public and private research and development laboratories dedicated to the study and certification of materials.
Furthermore, graduates will have the opportunity to pursue further studies in a doctoral programme to obtain a PhD.