Knowledge and Understanding
The graduate in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology possesses in‑depth and integrated knowledge in the biotechnological field, with particular reference to both molecular and pharmaceutical aspects as well as industrial and production-related ones. In particular, the graduate is able to:
- understand the genetic, biochemical, and molecular foundations of cellular systems;
- analyze the structure, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules;
- study the cellular and molecular mechanisms of diseases, including those related to viruses and microorganisms;
- employ molecular, cellular, and industrial biotechnology methodologies for the design and production of biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics;
- apply chemical and computational technologies for the identification and development of innovative drugs;
- understand and develop biochemical engineering processes, biotechnological plants, and biocatalysis;
- apply knowledge of bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics for the processing and management of databases;
- develop and use biosensors, nanobiotechnologies, and nanoformulations for therapeutic and diagnostic applications;
- understand the principles of economics and innovation management, intellectual property, marketing, and regulatory aspects (including bioethics) within the industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology context.
Knowledge is acquired through lectures, practical exercises, individual laboratory activities, and the critical study of scientific literature. Assessment is conducted through written exams, oral interviews, and seminar presentations.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
The graduate will be able to:
- design, develop, and evaluate biopharmaceuticals and innovative biotechnological products, from research to industrial production;
- conduct genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses to identify new therapeutic targets;
- use advanced computational techniques for molecular modeling and drug design;
- apply purification and analytical methodologies for proteins and nucleic acids;
- employ genetic engineering systems and industrial microbiology for the production of biological active ingredients;
- create biosensors, nanomaterials, and vectors for drug delivery;
- operate in corporate and industrial environments, with skills in project management, production processes, and marketing;
- address regulatory, ethical, and patent-related issues in the biotechnology sector.
Practical skills are developed through individual laboratory work, project work, seminars, and case studies. Evaluation includes technical reports, presentations, and discussion of experimental results.
