6822 - Animal Biotechnology
Professional profiles
Biotechnologist, Biologist, Graduate researcher and technician in biological sciences, Graduate researcher and technician in medical sciences, Graduate researcher and technician in agricultural, animal husbandry and production sciences.
FUNCTION IN A WORK CONTEXT
The graduate with a Master's degree in Animal Biotechnology is a highly qualified professional capable of:
- Applying molecular and biomolecular techniques for basic diagnostics and the detection of transmissible diseases;
- Applying advanced diagnostic techniques;
- Applying innovative techniques in prophylactic and pharmacological fields;
- Applying techniques in anatomical and pathological diagnostics;
- Collaborating actively with physicians, veterinarians, pharmacologists, and epidemiologists;
- Applying national and European regulations in the field of biotechnology.
The graduate with a Master's degree in Animal Biotechnology also possesses advanced expertise to:
- Perform, design and coordinate activities in biomedical and veterinary research;
- Apply the techniques of genomics and proteomics for disease diagnosis;
- Apply biomolecular and bioinformatics techniques for the diagnosis, study of epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of infectious and parasitic diseases;
- Apply official international and biomolecular methods for traceability, sanitation and food quality control;
- Apply chemical-analytical methods for identifying the presence of veterinary drugs and xenobiotics of environmental origin in food matrices;
- Apply innovative systems in the field of Nutritional Biotechnology for the optimization of food production;
- Collaborate with infectivologists, parasitologists, epidemiologists, veterinary physicians, pharmacologists, human and veterinary nutritionists;
- Perform, design and coordinate activities in biomedical, veterinary, translational research and animal experimentation;
- Design and develop protocols for the establishment and manipulation of embryonic and adult stem cell cultures of animal origin;
- Design and develop alternative in vitro and ex vivo methods for drug toxicological and pathogenetic studies;
- Apply genetic engineering for the production of transgenic animal models and transgenic animals for biomedical and animal husbandry purposes;
- Test, in vitro and in vivo, biomaterials for regenerative medicine;
- Assess the genetic and reproductive quality of animals;
- Apply methodologies inherent in reproductive techniques in medical, veterinary and biomedical fields in relation to fertility preservation and biodiversity;
- Collaborate with physicians, veterinarians, pharmacologists, bioinformaticians, and geneticists.
SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUNCTION
The skills acquired enable the master's degree student in Animal Biotechnology to carry out the following activities:
- Project design and development in clinical-therapeutics in a multidisciplinary setting;
- Pharmaceutical technical-scientific information;
- Diagnosing disease states and genetic diseases with advanced techniques;
- Design and technological research for genetic selection of livestock animals with the aim of preserving biodiversity.
In addition, the skills enable the master's degree student in Animal Biotechnology to perform the following activities:
- Safety and quality control of food of animal origin for animal and human nutrition;
- Quality control of feed and medical products in the feed industry;
- Feed production with innovative methods through the application of nutrition biotechnology;
- Use of advanced methods for diagnosis of disease states, genetic diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases;
- Execution of medically assisted procreation programs in human and veterinary settings;
- Design and development of projects with in vitro and in vivo animal models;
- Preparation of preparations for regenerative medicine;
- Study and use of transgenic animal models;
- Performance of autopsy investigation techniques in animal models of pathology.
In addition to the necessary technical skills pertinent to the field of veterinary biotechnology, the professional figure of the master's degree graduate in Animal Biotechnology possesses the following transversal skills at the conclusion of his or her education:
- Critical sense, ability to use deductive reasoning in applying general rules to particular problems;
- Problem-solving skills by gathering useful information to evaluate possible options and identifying cause and effect;
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, including as applied to the evaluation of data;
- Autonomy of judgment about the efficacy and suitability of experimental protocols;
- Ability to identify and evaluate ethical issues related to the use of animal experimentation protocols;
- Ability to apply the scientific method and write technical and scientific reports in Italian and English;
- Transversal organizational-management and planning skills, in accordance with the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned in relation to the main stakeholders (colleagues, other professionals and public and/or private clients);
- Know how to organize and manage time;
- Know how to apply the basic principles of Business Development and the most effective communication methods/languages for each type of interlocutor (investor, marketing, medical management, researcher).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Profilo professionale
Biotechnologist, Biologist, Graduate researcher and technician in biological sciences, Graduate researcher and technician in medical sciences, Graduate researcher and technician in agricultural, animal husbandry and production sciences.
FUNCTION IN A WORK CONTEXT
The graduate with a Master's degree in Animal Biotechnology is a highly qualified professional capable of:
- Applying molecular and biomolecular techniques for basic diagnostics and the detection of transmissible diseases;
- Applying advanced diagnostic techniques;
- Applying innovative techniques in prophylactic and pharmacological fields;
- Applying techniques in anatomical and pathological diagnostics;
- Collaborating actively with physicians, veterinarians, pharmacologists, and epidemiologists;
- Applying national and European regulations in the field of biotechnology.
The graduate with a Master's degree in Animal Biotechnology also possesses advanced expertise to:
- Perform, design and coordinate activities in biomedical and veterinary research;
- Apply the techniques of genomics and proteomics for disease diagnosis;
- Apply biomolecular and bioinformatics techniques for the diagnosis, study of epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of infectious and parasitic diseases;
- Apply official international and biomolecular methods for traceability, sanitation and food quality control;
- Apply chemical-analytical methods for identifying the presence of veterinary drugs and xenobiotics of environmental origin in food matrices;
- Apply innovative systems in the field of Nutritional Biotechnology for the optimization of food production;
- Collaborate with infectivologists, parasitologists, epidemiologists, veterinary physicians, pharmacologists, human and veterinary nutritionists;
- Perform, design and coordinate activities in biomedical, veterinary, translational research and animal experimentation;
- Design and develop protocols for the establishment and manipulation of embryonic and adult stem cell cultures of animal origin;
- Design and develop alternative in vitro and ex vivo methods for drug toxicological and pathogenetic studies;
- Apply genetic engineering for the production of transgenic animal models and transgenic animals for biomedical and animal husbandry purposes;
- Test, in vitro and in vivo, biomaterials for regenerative medicine;
- Assess the genetic and reproductive quality of animals;
- Apply methodologies inherent in reproductive techniques in medical, veterinary and biomedical fields in relation to fertility preservation and biodiversity;
- Collaborate with physicians, veterinarians, pharmacologists, bioinformaticians, and geneticists.
SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUNCTION:
The skills acquired enable the master's degree student in Animal Biotechnology to carry out the following activities:
- Project design and development in clinical-therapeutics in a multidisciplinary setting;
- Pharmaceutical technical-scientific information;
- Diagnosing disease states and genetic diseases with advanced techniques;
- Design and technological research for genetic selection of livestock animals with the aim of preserving biodiversity.
In addition, the skills enable the master's degree student in Animal Biotechnology to perform the following activities:
- Safety and quality control of food of animal origin for animal and human nutrition;
- Quality control of feed and medical products in the feed industry;
- Feed production with innovative methods through the application of nutrition biotechnology;
- Use of advanced methods for diagnosis of disease states, genetic diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases;
- Execution of medically assisted procreation programs in human and veterinary settings;
- Design and development of projects with in vitro and in vivo animal models;
- Preparation of preparations for regenerative medicine;
- Study and use of transgenic animal models;
- Performance of autopsy investigation techniques in animal models of pathology.
In addition to the necessary technical skills pertinent to the field of veterinary biotechnology, the professional figure of the master's degree graduate in Animal Biotechnology possesses the following transversal skills at the conclusion of his or her education:
- Critical sense, ability to use deductive reasoning in applying general rules to particular problems;
- Problem-solving skills by gathering useful information to evaluate possible options and identifying cause and effect;
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, including as applied to the evaluation of data;
- Autonomy of judgment about the efficacy and suitability of experimental protocols;
- Ability to identify and evaluate ethical issues related to the use of animal experimentation protocols;
- Ability to apply the scientific method and write technical and scientific reports in Italian and English;
- Transversal organizational-management and planning skills, in accordance with the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned in relation to the main stakeholders (colleagues, other professionals and public and/or private clients);
- Know how to organize and manage time;
- Know how to apply the basic principles of Business Development and the most effective communication methods/languages for each type of interlocutor (investor, marketing, medical management, researcher).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
The master's degree graduate in Animal Biotechnology finds employment opportunities in the following professional fields*:
- Public and private, national and international universities and research organizations;
- National Health Service facilities;
- Experimental Zoo prophylactic Institutes;
- Public and private, human and veterinary testing laboratories;
- Commercial offices for advice on biotechnology-related areas and in the area of patents and intellectual property;
- Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical Industry;
- Biotechnology Industry;
- Veterinary Industry;
- Notified and certifying bodies;
- Clinical trial monitoring (CRA or Clinical Monitor, CM);
- National and international regulatory agencies;
- Patent Offices;
- Technology transfer companies;
- Scientific publishing and communication companies;
- Sector associations (scientific, industry, patient);
- Institutions (Ministry of Health).
*After taking the National State Examination, the Master's Degree in Animal Biotechnology graduate will be able to register in the Register of Biologists sect. A, which is useful for the purpose of practicing freelance.
Continuing to study
It gives access to 3rd cycle studies (Phd/Postgraduate schools) and 2nd level university master's degree.
