Prospects
Genomics is an international first-cycle degree programme taught in English, training biotechnology and life sciences graduates who are specifically qualified to apply maths, statistics and computing to the structural and functional analysis of genomes.
Genomics graduates will be able to interrogate, organise, annotate and curate biological datasets and provide tools and insights for the comprehension of -omic data and systems biology of prokaryotes and higher organisms, including humans.
REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Admission to the 1st Cycle Degree Programme in Genomics is subject to the possession of a five-year high school diploma or other equivalent qualification obtained abroad. Admission is also subject to solid knowledge and abilities in mathematics, logical reasoning and sciences, as well as an English language proficiency to level B2 or higher.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will gain thorough knowledge in genetics and molecular biology, including in-depth understanding of expression and organization genomes. They will gain strong competences in computer programming, biostatistics, multiscale modelling and computational simulations as well as theoretical modelling and algorythms applicable to quantitative biology. Specifically, successful graduates will possess advanced biocomputing skills for gene-bank data mining, annotation, and management, as well as theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the analysis of biological communities, cell populations and complex systems. Students will also learn the fundamentals of bioethics for the management of sensitive information.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Data Science; Programming, Bioinformatics; Molecular Biology of the Cell, Genetics, Genomics, Metabolomics, Epigenomics, Metagenomics, 3D Genomics, Biological Networks; Bioethics.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Universities and Research Institutions, Centers for translational research, advanced diagnostics, companies working in the ICT, biotechnological, biomedical, industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental and agribusiness sectors. Other employment opportunities include Biocomputing counselling in forensic sciences and trials. Graduates may also specialize their profiles, choosing from a wide range of second cycle degree programmes run by the University of Bologna, including Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biocomputing.
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professional profile Bio-informatics technician function in a work environment: The Bio-informatics technician: - applies mathematical calculation and programming tools and methods in order…
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function in a work environment:
The Bio-informatics technician:
- applies mathematical calculation and programming tools and methods in order to understand, archive, process and analyse biological datasets;
- combines aspects of genetics, molecular biology and sequencing methods with bio-informatics in order to sequence, assemble, analyse and compare the function and structure of genomes;
- carries out these activities in various contexts: industrial, clinical, forensic, food-processing, environmental.
skills associated with the function:
The Bio-informatics technician possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics and molecular biology;
2) detailed knowledge of the organisation and method of expression of eukaryote, prokaryote and viral genomes;
3) skills in mathematics, statistics, computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
4) IT abilities in the analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and omic datasets and information deriving from the analysis of bulk sequencing;
5) skills in the use of genetic sequencing information in clinical and healthcare environments;
6) skills in the use of genomic information as a key to future technologies linked to food security and animal and vegetable genetic improvement;
7) skills in ecological investigations and the predictive analysis of ecosystem behaviour using algorithms and models based on genomics;
8) ability to implement genomic analyses in support of legal investigations of various types.
career opportunities:
The profession of bio-informatics technician can be carried out in:
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis);
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- Legal contexts, as a consultant;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Computational biotechnologist
function in a work environment:
The Computational biotechnologist develops and applies theoretical methods, mathematical models and computational simulation techniques in order to study and predict the behaviour of biological systems and populations.
skills associated with the function:
The Computational biotechnologist possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics, bio-chemistry and molecular biology;
2) excellent skills in statistics and computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
3) detailed knowledge of mathematical modelling;
4) specific practical abilities in the computational simulation and multi-scale modelling.
career opportunities:
The profession of computational biotechnologist can be carried out in
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis);
- Regional, national and international environmental protection agencies;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Systems biotechnologist
function in a work environment:
The Systems biotechnologist models the complex interactions of biological systems using an holistic approach in order to determine the properties of circuits, networks and interactions in cells, tissue, organisms and populations.
skills associated with the function:
The Systems biotechnologist possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics, bio-chemistry and molecular biology;
2) excellent skills in statistics and computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
3) detailed knowledge of mathematical modelling;
4) specific practical abilities in the computational simulation and multi-scale modelling.
career opportunities:
The profession of systems biotechnologist can be carried out in:
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- Regional, national and international environmental protection agencies;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Genomics Data Manager
function in a work environment:
The Genomics Data Manager:
- organises, looks after and administer the laboratory datasets, managing the related IT systems;
- plans pipelines for the development of best practice protocols for the storage, back-up, organisation and publication of genomic research data, including in the healthcare area in which the genetic sequencing information can help to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of genetic diseases, and the stratification of patients, as well as to identify the best therapeutic treatment.
skills associated with the function:
The Genomics Data Manager possesses
1) detailed knowledge of the organization and method of expression of eukaryote, prokaryote and viral genomes;
2) detailed bio-informatic abilities in the analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and omic datasets and information deriving from the analysis of bulk sequencing;
3) specific skills in data mining and the querying, organisation and management of genomic databases;
4) detailed knowledge of the regulations and bio-ethical principles associated with the processing and management of sensitive data.
career opportunities:
The profession of Genomics Data Manager can be carried out in:
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis;
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics
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professional profile
Bio-informatics technicianfunction in a work environment:
The Bio-informatics technician:
- applies mathematical calculation and programming tools and methods in order to understand, archive, process and analyse biological datasets;
- combines aspects of genetics, molecular biology and sequencing methods with bio-informatics in order to sequence, assemble, analyse and compare the function and structure of genomes;
- carries out these activities in various contexts: industrial, clinical, forensic, food-processing, environmental.
skills associated with the function:
The Bio-informatics technician possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics and molecular biology;
2) detailed knowledge of the organisation and method of expression of eukaryote, prokaryote and viral genomes;
3) skills in mathematics, statistics, computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
4) IT abilities in the analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and omic datasets and information deriving from the analysis of bulk sequencing;
5) skills in the use of genetic sequencing information in clinical and healthcare environments;
6) skills in the use of genomic information as a key to future technologies linked to food security and animal and vegetable genetic improvement;
7) skills in ecological investigations and the predictive analysis of ecosystem behaviour using algorithms and models based on genomics;
8) ability to implement genomic analyses in support of legal investigations of various types.
career opportunities:
The profession of bio-informatics technician can be carried out in:
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis);
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- Legal contexts, as a consultant;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Computational biotechnologist
function in a work environment:
The Computational biotechnologist develops and applies theoretical methods, mathematical models and computational simulation techniques in order to study and predict the behaviour of biological systems and populations.
skills associated with the function:
The Computational biotechnologist possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics, bio-chemistry and molecular biology;
2) excellent skills in statistics and computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
3) detailed knowledge of mathematical modelling;
4) specific practical abilities in the computational simulation and multi-scale modelling.
career opportunities:
The profession of computational biotechnologist can be carried out in
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis);
- Regional, national and international environmental protection agencies;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Systems biotechnologist
function in a work environment:
The Systems biotechnologist models the complex interactions of biological systems using an holistic approach in order to determine the properties of circuits, networks and interactions in cells, tissue, organisms and populations.
skills associated with the function:
The Systems biotechnologist possesses:
1) knowledge of genetics, bio-chemistry and molecular biology;
2) excellent skills in statistics and computer programming (Python, C, Pearl, R);
3) detailed knowledge of mathematical modelling;
4) specific practical abilities in the computational simulation and multi-scale modelling.
career opportunities:
The profession of systems biotechnologist can be carried out in:
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- Regional, national and international environmental protection agencies;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics.
Genomics Data Manager
function in a work environment:
The Genomics Data Manager:
- organises, looks after and administer the laboratory datasets, managing the related IT systems;
- plans pipelines for the development of best practice protocols for the storage, back-up, organisation and publication of genomic research data, including in the healthcare area in which the genetic sequencing information can help to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of genetic diseases, and the stratification of patients, as well as to identify the best therapeutic treatment.
skills associated with the function:
The Genomics Data Manager possesses
1) detailed knowledge of the organization and method of expression of eukaryote, prokaryote and viral genomes;
2) detailed bio-informatic abilities in the analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and omic datasets and information deriving from the analysis of bulk sequencing;
3) specific skills in data mining and the querying, organisation and management of genomic databases;
4) detailed knowledge of the regulations and bio-ethical principles associated with the processing and management of sensitive data.
career opportunities:
The profession of Genomics Data Manager can be carried out in:
- National and international firms in the IT, biotechnology, biomedical, food-processing, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial sectors;
- National and international centres for advanced diagnostics and/or applied research;
- National Health Service (Hospitals, Local Health Authorities, Animal Husbandry Institutes, Scientific Research and Care Institutions involved in omic diagnosis;
- National and international dataprocessing centres;
- National and international Universities and Pure and applied research centres.
Lastly, the degree in Genomics grants access to Master degree programmes in biotechnology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology as well as Master degree programmes in bio-informatics