Overview

The Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology and Blue Biotechnologies at University of Messina entirely carried out in English, has an open number of European and non-European students. MarBioTech covers a wide range of topics related to marine sciences, sustainable use of marine resources, marine biological and ecological processes, emerging pathologies, biotechnological potential of marine resources, relating environmental studies with marine environmental policy issues. The graduate in MarBioTech will be a Junior Biologist, trained on all aspects of Biology (and related disciplines) related to the marine environment. The course will be divided into a common two-year course, while the third year will be divided into two curricula, ‘Physical and Natural Sciences’, which will be dedicated to the knowledge, protection and safeguarding of the marine and coastal environment, and ‘Marine resources and sustainability’, which will place greater emphasis on eco-sustainable exploitation and management of marine resources.

International Opportunities

UniME students have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ Mobility programme both for study and training. Calls are published on the site twice per year. Another opportunity for students is the UniME Funded programme ‘Students Around the World’ (SAW) call for scholarships for study at the extra-European universities in the context of international cooperation agreements. For further information please visit our site.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Biochemistry and Marine toxicology

Cartography and Coastal Dynamics

Environmental Chemistry

Physical Oceanography

International Law on marine environmental protection

Pathology of farmed organism and experimental model
Fishery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

Italians with foreign qualification, EU and EU-equivalent candidates: November 20

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Messina, Italy

Disciplines

Biotechnology Marine Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma obtained after 12 years of schooling.
Transcript of records;
Copy of a valid passport.
English language certificate. Students who have studied in an English-language based school or come from a country where English is the official language are not required to submit the above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

A fixed rate of € 156.00 is due during the enrolment process. Unime tuition fees can be paid in one single instalment or in three instalments.

Living costs

Messina

Italy

680 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Marine Biology and Blue Biotechnologies.

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