The Biotechnology for Sustainability program, offered by the Department of Agriculture, offers a curriculum focused on understanding and applying biological sciences and innovative technologies to address the challenges of environmental, productive, and social sustainability. The program integrates solid scientific skills with a multidisciplinary approach that combines biology, chemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, and process technologies, training professionals capable of operating in ever-evolving contexts.
The program encompasses various biotechnology application areas, with a focus on the agri-food, environmental, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, and veterinary sectors. The program integrates laboratory work, hands-on experience, IT and bioinformatics tools, research, and opportunities for interaction with the world of manufacturing and innovation, fostering the acquisition of transversal and specialized skills.
The focus on sustainable bioprocesses, the valorization of biological resources, quality control and biosafety, along with the development of advanced solutions for production improvement and environmental remediation, makes this path particularly timely and strategic.