Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
This information is intended exclusively for future freshmen who will enroll for the 2025/2026 academic year.If you are already enrolled in this course of study, consult the information available on the course page:
Master's degree in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology - Enrollment until 2024/2025The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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One course among the followingOne course among the followingTwo courses among the followingThree courses among the following2° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
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Two courses among:
- 2nd year - Molecular farming, Toxicology and applied pharmacology, Systems biology, Radioactivity and radiation protection - delivered in 2026/2027
- 1st and 2nd year - Biotechnology in neuroscience, Clinical proteomics - delivered in 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
A.A. 2025/2026: BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROSCIENCE not available Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Forensic Biotechnology (2025/2026)
Teaching code
4S003676
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/43 - FORENSIC MEDICINE
Period
2nd semester dal Mar 2, 2026 al Jun 12, 2026.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
Acquisition of the basic legal knowledge and forensic background necessary for the practice of the profession of biotechnologist in the modern social context. Acquisition of basic knowledge of the modern technological approach in the forensic biomedical investigation.
Prerequisites and basic notions
There are no specific prerequisites other than those required for admission to the degree course.
Program
FORENSIC MEDICINE - Introduction to forensic medicine - General framework of health legislation pertaining to intellectual professions, health professions, professional secrecy, informed consent, information to the Judicial Authority, crimes.
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY - introduction to forensic toxicology - biological matrices usable in forensic toxicology: analytical and interpretative aspects - different methods of preparation of the biological sample in the pre-analytical phase - chromatographic separation analytical techniques in liquid and gaseous phase: general and applicative aspects. Electrophoretic techniques - analytical detection techniques: UV, UV-Vis, fluorimetry, mass spectrometry - validation of analytical methods Main substances of abuse of forensic interest: pharmaco-toxicological characteristics and analytical problems. Doping. FORENSIC GENETICS Introduction to Forensic Genetics - Collection, Conservation and Characterization of the biological sample - The biological sample, DNA extraction and quantification.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal lessons
Learning assessment procedures
The exam will consist of a written test with multiple choice questions and 2 open questions (duration: 60 minutes).
Evaluation criteria
Mastery and level of depth of the topics covered in class; command of language; ability to frame the proposed topics and to articulate and deepen the answers
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
For each multiple choice question the following scores will be assigned: zero points for each incorrect or unanswered answer, 1 point for each correct answer. Each of the two open questions will be assigned a score from 0 to 3.
Exam language
english/italian
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