Bio and Nanomaterials curriculum

Master’s Degree in Chemistry,  from a.y. 2026–27,  curriculum entirely taught in English

From the 2026–27 academic year, the Master’s Degree in Chemistry of the University of Pavia will introduce a new curriculum taught in English in Bio - and Nanomaterials. 

ATTENTION: The curriculum is currently under review and pending approval form the Ministry of Higher Education

This curriculum provides structured and laboratory-based training in the design, synthesis, characterization and modelling of polyfunctional materials and nanomaterials, including biocompatible and bio-based systems.

The programme includes:

• A foundational course and laboratory in Chemistry of Bio- and Nanomaterials
   
• An advanced laboratory in Bio- and Functional Polymers
   

The curriculum has been developed in collaboration with five additional Departments within the University, creating a multidisciplinary academic framework that connects chemistry with:

• Biodiagnostics
• Biomedicine
• Bioengineering
• Sustainability of materials

LM+ track and industry collaboration

Students may also access the LM+ track, which offers the opportunity to undertake a 3-6  months paid training period in a company, either in Italy or abroad, allowing them to gain direct experience in industrial or applied research environments (ACS Dobfar, DiPharma Francis, Eurofins, LabAnalysis Environmental Science, Lamberti, Toscana Gomma and Water Life Lab)

These collaborations strengthen the connection between academic training and real-world applications of advanced materials in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, industrial chemistry and materials development.

Career perspectives

The programme aims to educate chemistry graduates with a strong multidisciplinary orientation and an interest in applied research. Students will develop skills in the synthesis, properties and characterization of functional materials, and the ability to apply this knowledge in advanced research contexts, both academic and industrial.

Being entirely taught in English, the programme also promotes international collaboration and offers opportunities for Double Degree programmes with partner universities abroad.

Study plan

A provisional study plan for the curriculum is available here