Application

Students with an Italian University degree: The BforB Master degree can be accessed by graduates of Laurea Triennale belonging to the L-2 class (Biotecnologia) and previous class 1 (Biotecnologia). It can also be accessed by any student with a Laurea Triennale providing a strong background in biotechnology-related subjects, specifically at least 35 university credits (CFU) in basic disciplines (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology) among the following SSD: MAT/01-02-03-04- 05-06-07-08-09, FIS/01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08, SECS-S/01-02, AGR/07-16, BIO/04-10-11-12-13-18-19, CHIM/01-02-03-
06 and at least 25 CFU in "core disciplines" for the L-2 class of Laurea Triennale, among the following SSD: AGR/01-02- 03-04-11-12-13-15-17-18, BIO/01-02-03-07-09-15, CHIM/04-05-08-10-11-12, MED/03-07-42, VET/03-04.
Students with a degree from a non-Italian institution: They must possess a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or University that includes exams in basic disciplines of mathematics, physics, general chemistry, biology, and also an adequate number of exams in all the following disciplines: organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics and plant biology, and disciplines included in the biotechnology area.

Proficiency in English at level B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Valid language certificate at B2 level or higher, issued no more than three years before the application date. The list of language certificates recognized by the University is available at https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 .The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the application date, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. Verification will be carried out automatically, no documents need to be uploaded.
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
Applicants who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and submit it to SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline set by the master's degree programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who fail to meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.

Eligibility assessment: the personal curriculum of the applicants and the certifications will be evaluated to verify that the requirements for admission are satisfied by an Admission Committee composed of the coordinator and at least one lecturer of the Master degree. For students with an Italian Bachelor degree the analysis of the curriculum aims to verify the level of knowledge in the "core disciplines" for the L-2 class of Laurea Triennale. Students who have qualified abroad equivalent to a Bachelor's degree must have passed, together with the basic disciplines of mathematics, physics, general chemistry and biology, also a suitable number of exams in all the following disciplines: organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics and plant physiology, and disciplines included in the biotechnology area.
Admission to the LM for all applicants requires, in addition to the specified curricular prerequisites, an evaluation of the candidate's overall personal preparation. This evaluation aims to verify the level of knowledge (assessed by ECTS/CFU acquired and grades obtained) in the following core disciplines: mathematics and statistics, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, plant biology, and microbiology. It should be noted that preparation in the disciplines mentioned above may also have been achieved through attendance at individual courses. The assessment of overall personal preparation takes into account the final degree grade.
If deemed necessary, the Committee may integrate this documentary assessment with an interview with the applicants. The interview may be held remotely through an online conference platform. Should the candidates be called by the commission, the interview is mandatory for possible admission to the Master. The interview aims to examine the applicant's background knowledge thoroughly and thus assess their potential for the timely completion of studies.
The applicants will receive communication of their eligibility and be allowed to enroll in the Master's degree program. An online anonymous self-assessment test will be provided to enable admitted students to identify knowledge areas for focused and autonomous study. Faculty members are available to offer personalized guidance and relevant bibliographic resources.

Practical instructions
Applicants considered eligible by the Admission Committee can enroll in the BforB Master degree under the terms and conditions indicated at https://www.unimi.it/en/education/biotechnology-bioeconomy.
Students who have applied for admission to BforB prior to the conclusion of their bachelor degree (Laurea Triennale), if possessing the other admission requirements and a valid English proficiency certificate, will be granted the possibility to attend the first term classes (pre-enrollment). In this case students must present to Segreteria Studenti the bachelor degree up to December 31st 2026 to receive formal admission to the course. Only after admission are students allowed to enrol and only after enrolment can they take exams.