Overview

The first two years cover general biologic principles, human anatomy and physiology, disease mechanisms, and advanced methods in biomedical research. In the third year, students can choose to enrol in one of the two curricula: biological bases of human diseases (Padua) or environmental influences on human health (Bologna). Biology of Human and Environmental Health is offered by the University of Padua.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can continue their education, even abroad, or enter the job market as biomedical/environmental Research Assistants able to apply standardised experimental methods, analyse data, present the results, and produce written reports. They can also sit the national qualifying exam to join the professional register of Biologists (Junior Biologist).

Programme Structure

1st Year: Fundamentals of mathematics; Chemistry; Principles of Biology; Physics with applications to biological systems; Biochemistry 1; Biochemistry 2; Biostatistics; Microbiology.

2nd Year: Molecular Biology and Genetics; Cells, Tissues, Embryology and Development; Global Change and Human Biology; Computational methods in Bioinformatics; Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to environmental health; Pathology.

3rd Year:

• Human Health curriculum (at the University of Padua): Clinical and Molecular Biology; Human Genetics; Epidemiology, Public Health and Bioethics; Immunology and Immunopathology; Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
• Environmental Health curriculum (at the University of Bologna): Environmental Physiology; Botany and Plant Environment Interactions; Molecular basis of genome editing; Climate change microbiology in human health; Plant metabolism for human health and nutrition

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

3.0/5

English requirements

IELTS

6.0

PTE

65

TOEFL

80

Scholarships Information

Visa information

Student Visas for Italy
Are you from Bangladesh? You might need a student visa…

Don’t worry, everything is ok. We’re on it, and we’re doing all we can to make your search for the right international degree in Italy a little easier and more enjoyable. Still, while we’re catching up, you can always beat us to it and:

Check if you really need a student visa.
Since you’re from Bangladesh and planning full-time academic study in Italy, yes, you’ll definitely need a student visa (visto per studio).

Start exploring the official Italian government website.
For Bangladeshi applicants, the Italian Embassy in Dhaka handles student visas. That’s where all the latest and most reliable information lives. Bookmark it, read it, reread it.

Check the deadlines.
The visa process can take several weeks, and missing a step or delaying your appointment could mean missing the start of your semester. Not the kind of plot twist you want.

Go on a paperwork treasure hunt.
Passport?
Letter of Acceptance from your Italian institution?
Visa application form, proof of accommodation, bank statements, health insurance, language test results, academic transcripts… yes, the list is long. And yes, you’ll need every single piece.

Start saving up.
You’ll need to show you can financially support yourself while studying in Italy. That means proving you can cover tuition, living expenses, travel, visa fees, and maybe even your weekend gelato cravings.

Boost your language skills.
Even if your program is in English, learning some Italian never hurts. Strong language skills help at your visa interview and make life in Italy so much easier.

All in all, getting your Italian student visa might feel like a lot but it’s one big step toward an even bigger adventure.

Good Luck!

Work Permit

Find out all you need to know about work permit regulations for studying part-time (during studies) and full-time (after studies) in Italy.

Work while studying in Italy
If you’re an international student, you may need specific visa conditions to combine studying with working in Italy.