Overview

This Molecular Biomedicine programme offered by University of Trieste offers research opportunities across diverse areas of molecular medicine through collaboration between multiple departments, research centres, foundations, and laboratories. Conducted entirely in English, the programme provides access to advanced equipment, international collaborations, intensive training courses, seminars, and multidisciplinary projects. Students undertake full-time laboratory research over three years while developing scientific observation, analytical abilities, and practical experience under expert supervision.

Key Facts

Research training includes exposure to fields such as oncology, regenerative medicine, and neurobiology, alongside advanced methodologies, molecular pathology, and transdisciplinary approaches. Participants develop independence in project design, laboratory management, funding activities, presentation skills, and collaborative research. Annual evaluations culminate in a final thesis defence, preparing graduates for roles in biomedical investigation, healthcare-related studies, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, science communication, education, and research management.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Oncology
Regenerative Medicine
Neurobiology
Molecular Pathology
Basic Biomedical Research
Translational Biomedical Research
Clinical Research
Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trieste, Italy

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Molecular Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in Italy

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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

Who is eligible for a PhD programme?

Holders of an Italian master's degree (laurea magistrale, laurea specialistica or laurea vecchio ordinamento)
Holders of a suitable foreign academic qualification. The qualification must grant access to a PhD programme according to the education system of the country where it was obtained

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Students pay a duty stamp, a regional tax up to 160 euros, and an all-inclusive contribution up to 450 euros.

Living costs

Trieste

Italy

850 - 1100 EUR / month

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