Key features of the MSc course in Biology of Extreme Environments
Biology of Extreme Environments (BIOEXTREME) is a master degree aiming to train biologists with a solid background in the genetic, biochemical and biological processes of extreme environments, including Space. It is strongly interdisciplinary, and offers the opportunity to integrate theoretical aspects with fieldwork and laboratory activities, supported by the acquisition of advanced techniques of data analysis that are essential for the study and understanding of the functioning of these systems. The new perspectives gained through the investigation of extreme environments allows the refinement of theories and development of new ideas, as well as considerable opportunities in terms of biotechnological applications. The course provides important elements for the management of extreme environments and it is a useful basis for addressing future problems related to Astrobiology.
The Master Degree program in the Biology of Extreme Environment has a total duration of 2 years and requires the acquisition of 120 university educational credits (CFU). The course provides two distinct curricula:
- Biological Resources
focused on the sustainable use of the resources present in extreme environments
- Astrobiology
focused on the biological aspects of the search for life in the universe and space exploration
Study Plan
Eligibility and Admission Guidelines
To enroll in the Master’s Degree in Industrial Biotechnology, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess of a three-year university degree, or another qualification obtained abroad, deemed suitable in the opinion of the Course Council, or the possession of the following three-year degrees:
- class L-13 (Biological Sciences)
- L-32 (Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Nature)
- L-2 (Biotechnologies)
- corresponding in the former Ministerial Decree 509/99
b) For graduates in other classes, the requirements consist in possessing an adequate number of university credits (ECTS) in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors (SSDs):
- At least 30 ECTS in the Biological Science areaBIO/*, MED04, MED42
- At least 6 ECTS between the Mathematical and Computer Sciences area (MAT/01–MAT/09), the Industrial and Information Engineering area (ING-INF/05-INF/01), the Physical Sciences area (FIS/01–FIS/08)
- At least 6 ECTS in the Chemical Sciences area (CHIM/01–CHIM/04, CHIM/06, CHIM12)
c) Possess adequate knowledge in the following subject areas:
- Biology and microbiology
- Ecology
- General, inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry
For graduates from foreign universities, the adequacy of the curricular requirements is assessed case by case on the basis of the coherence between the programs carried out in the different disciplinary areas, the training bases deemed necessary for the advanced training offered by the course of study, as well as the knowledge linguistics. The methods for verifying preparation will be defined in the teaching regulations of the study course and in any case verified only after verification of possession of the curricular requirements. In any case, the required skills must be possessed before registration.
Language Requirement:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
For full details, please visit the Department of Biology website or write an email:
Website: https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-extreme-environments/
Email: bioextreme@unina.it