Why in Parma?
The second-cycle degree in “Advanced Molecular Sciences for Health Products” has been designed to offer an innovative academic path with a strong international focus. The program is delivered in a blended format and entirely in English, aiming to train professionals specialized in the design, development, biological evaluation, and regulatory assessment of health and wellness products (including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dietary supplements, botanical supplements, functional cosmetics, and functional foods).
Upon completion of the program, the acquired skills will enable you to pursue managerial and high-responsibility roles in the chemical, harmaceutical, dietary supplement, and functional cosmetics industries.
To be eligible for the program, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences and Technologies (L-27), or Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (L-29) or an equivalent foreign qualification as per current regulations.
Graduates in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF) and Pharmacy (LM-13) are also eligible for enrollment in the degree program.
Graduates holding a three-year degree in other academic fields may also be admitted to the degree program, provided receive a positive evaluation from the admissions committee and they have obtained at least: 6 CFU in fundamental subjects related to mathematics, physics, computer science, and statistics, 12 CFU in fundamental chemistry subjects (organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry), 14 CFU in specialized chemistry subjects (organic chemistry, fermentation chemistry, food chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, biochemistry, quantitative chemical analysis, and applied analytical chemistry).
Access type
Open access (entry requirements to be verified).
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After graduation
The program offers the opportunity to acquire all the specialized skills necessary to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the health products sector—a field where continuous economic growth is driven by the ability to design and manufacture products with specific functional characteristics, in terms of chemical and physical properties and their interaction with complex biological systems.
