Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena

The Department of Excellence of Biotechnology Chemistry and Pharmacy of Siena University presents a brand new Second Cycle Master’s Degree in Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (SIPhaB).

Our focus is on the industrial biotech-pharma sector, where Italy ranks first in Europe for export and production and first in the world for innovative contracts. In order to keep the competitive advantage, a paradigmatic change is necessary in education, where crucial elements must be included on socio-environmental-economic sustainability as well as on the deep digital transformation of Health and Industry 4.0.

SIPhaB is a unique novel educational program conjugating bio-chemical with management and sustainable development knowledge.

We have the ambition to educate a novel polyvalent, multi-competent, cross-cutting professional playing responsibility roles for the biotech-pharma sector. The student of SIPhaB will therefore gain highly multisectorial and multidisciplinary knowledge on a solid bio-molecular advanced scientific basis over the most innovative and sustainable green bio-industrial scenario.

A graduate with acquired international management and regulatory competence related to sustainable development. Finally, a graduate possessing the 10 top skills indicated by the third World EconomicForum.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to hold a Three-year Bachelor/Undergraduate degree (or higher) (B.A.) in one of the following fields of study:

• Biotechnology
• Biological sciences
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Agricultural sciences and technologies
• Chemical sciences and technologies
• Pharmaceutical science and technologies
• Physical sciences and technologies

The admission of international students will be evaluated by the EC through Transcript and Curriculum, possibly integrated by an online interview.

Pre-enrolment acceptance

The SIPhaB Committee evaluates each applicant’s Transcript and Curriculum.

Selective assessment test

Successfully evaluated applicants participate in a mandatory selective assessment.

After the evaluation

Once the applicant passes the Selective Assessment, he/she will receive an official Acceptation Letter from the University of Siena that is necessary for the VISA application where required.