Strengths of the course

You will increase your knowledge on the chemical composition of food, on the main transformation methods, on the biochemistry and nutritional properties of foods. You will learn how to use the complex methods of system biology, to evaluate the different aspects of nutrition and the role of nutrition in health and disease and disease prevention. You will also explore the plant biotechnology aspect of food production, also with regard to the environmental impact, from a health-related perspective.

In order to be admitted to this course, students need to have a laurea diploma in L-13 class (Biological Science) or L-2 Class (Biotecnology) obtained from UPO or any other Italian University.

If you have a degree on similar subjects obtained in Italy or abroad you could be admitted only after verification by the educational structure.

Career opportunities  

The Graduates will be able to carry out professional and managerial activities recognized by the regulation for the professional profile of the biologist. You will be able to work in the following environments

• Public and private institutions that perform biological, microbiological, chemical-clinical analyses and quality control of products of biological origin;
• Private companies or public institutions active in nutrition;
• Private practice as biologists;
• The sectors of communication, scientific dissemination, information and publishing;
• Universities and research institutions
• The graduates may also access to PhD programs and second level Master course according to the present regulation