The master’s degree in Medical Biotechnologies offers a wide variety of courses that regard the biomedical field and are taught by Professors who are active researchers. This is the quality seal of the knowledge provided. Most importantly, this degree offers a six-month internship opportunity, during which you can acquire hands-on experience in a research laboratory of your interest, expertise in a specific field, and become an active member of the scientific community. Due to its workload, it is a path with many sacrifices, so I would recommend this master's for those who want to accept the challenge of working hard and productively for two years to pursue a degree necessary to follow a career as a researcher.

My preferred subject was the “Experimental Models in Vivo and in Vitro”, which aims at describing the available experimental models used in biomedical research laboratories. It is a course where students are engaged in topics regarding experimental design, critical analysis of data and model optimization. The active participation of students favors the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

I suggest you participate actively in the lectures, take notes, pose questions to your professors, and study in the afternoon after the lectures. You can also ask help from your tutors, who are fellow students and can advise you on how to organize your study in a more effective way. However, it is also important to grab the occasions to socialize with your colleagues, as feeling part of a group has an impact on your overall performance. Finally, be open to opportunities the University and the city may offer you. Good luck!

For me Padova is a little diamond. It has evolved over the centuries as a student-oriented city in virtue of its core, the University of Padova. It feels like there is a bidirectional relationship between this city and its young residents, where young people create a vivid and dynamic environment to be rewarded by the city’s peace and wisdom. The authentic Italian lifestyle in combination with the meticulously preserved culture of Padova have shaped my personality in a unique way.
I enjoy commuting by bicycle, studying in libraries of fascinating architecture, and having evening aperitivo in the picturesque squares. I am grateful to this city because it has gifted me with valuable friendships. It was heartwarming to be embraced by persons sharing similar ambitions and worries about the future.