Biotechnology for Human and Animal Health (BHAH)

Class of degree: LM-9 Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche
Duration: 2 years
Total ECTS:120
Access: Free
Attendance requirement: No
Location: Department of Veterinary Medicine, via Vienna 2, Sassari, 07100 Italy.

The Master’s Degree Program in “Biotechnology for Human and Animal Health” is an international course, delivered entirely in English, designed to train professionals with advanced, multidisciplinary skills in both basic and  applied biomedical research. The program places particular emphasis on diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies based on cutting-edge biotechnological approaches.
Students acquire specialized expertise in both human and veterinary health, preparing them to apply biotechnology in key sectors such as gene therapy, reproductive technologies, biosensor development, animal production, food processing, and advanced diagnostic systems.

The program spans two years (4 semesters, 12 exams, and 120 ECTS credits). The first phase, covering the first year and the first semester of the second year, includes classroom lectures, laboratory exercises, and seminars. The second phase, in the second semester of the second year, is dedicated to an internship and the preparation of either an experimental or theoretical thesis. The internship provides in-depth practical training and can be carried out in the department’s laboratories or at external institutions, both in Italy and abroad. The academic pathway is further enriched by elective courses selected by the student.

Admission is open to graduates holding one of the following Italian degree classes:

• L-2 (Biotechnology) and former class 1

• L-13 (Biological Sciences) and former class 12

• SNT/3 (Bachelor’s degree qualifying for the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Technician).

Graduates from other degree classes may be admitted, subject to verification of the knowledge required to successfully follow the program.
International applicants are welcome and will be admitted following an evaluation of their academic records, to ensure equivalence and alignment with the program’s entry requirements. 
A B2 level of English proficiency is also required, demonstrated by an internationally recognized certificate, equivalent university coursework, or assessed during the personal preparation evaluation. 
All candidates undergo an assessment of their academic preparation, which will consist of either a multiple-choice test or an individual interview.

HOW TO ENROLL IN THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM 

The Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology for Human and Animal Health is an open-access program.

To be admitted to a Master’s Degree Program, candidates must:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable under current regulations. Students enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program during the 2024/2025 academic year who will graduate by December 2025 may also enroll conditionally.
2. Pass the entry competency test to verify their academic preparation.

The next dates for the competence assessment test for the academic year 2025/2026 are:

1. September 26th – registrations open from today until September 24th, 2025;
2. October 16th– registrations open from September 29th until October 14th, 2025;
3. November 6th– registrations open from October 20th until November 4th, 2025;
4. November 27th– registrations open from November 11th until November 25th, 2025;
5. December 17th  -registrations open from December 2nd until December 15th. 

The test will be held ONLINE. The Microsoft Teams class code required to access the test will be sent to participants  a day before the test

TO TAKE PART IN THE ENTRY COMPETENCY TEST, CANDIDATES MUST:

• Register on the SelfStudenti Uniss: http://uniss.esse3.cineca.it/Home.do 
  (see the video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvM2l9KlrKc) QUESTO VIDEO è IN ITALIANO
• Pre-enroll online from the Uniss portal: http://uniss.esse3.cineca.it/Home.do selecting the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology for Human and Animal Health according to the registration schedule
• Take the test on the chosen date.  Test topics: cytology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and cytogenetics and an English interview.

Online Enrollment Procedure

After completing the entry competency test, you can proceed with the online enrollment.
Please refer to the tutorial “Enrollment Application – Compilation Guide” available here:
https://www.uniss.it/sites/default/files/2023-11/tutorial_reg_iscconc_imm_23_24_0_1.pdf

Payment of tuition fees must be made exclusively through the electronic payment systems offered by the PagoPA initiative at participating institutions. For detailed information and tutorials, visit:
https://www.uniss.it/it/didattica/servizi-agli-studenti/guide-studenti/pagopa

Enrollment is considered finalized only after the University has received the first installment of tuition fees.

There is no longer any need to print and submit a paper enrollment application to the Student Office; however, we recommend saving a PDF copy of your pre-enrollment for your records.

For more information on registration and enrollment procedures, please consult the Student Academic Regulations 2024-25:
https://www.uniss.it/documentazione/regolamento-carriere-studenti