Bioinformatics for Computational Genomics (BCG) is a joint Master's Degree program offered by the Politecnico di Milano and the University of Milan, taught entirely in English. The program provides scientific expertise in genomics with a solid interdisciplinary background, integrating the molecular basis of biological systems with statistical and computational approaches for the analysis of biomolecular data. The program covers the structure and function of molecules, genomic technologies, bioinformatics and genomic analysis tools, and statistical and computational methodologies for the study and functional interpretation of genomes.
The Master's Degree Program in Bioinformatics for Computational Genomics (BCG) aims to train professionals with a solid foundation in the molecular basis of biological systems and the structure and function of biological molecules in cellular processes. The educational objective includes the acquisition of in-depth skills in: 1) Genomics: Organization of information in the genome, molecular and cellular processes underlying gene expression and its regulation, experimental methods for studying genes in model organisms (prokaryotes and eukaryotes), and advanced genomics technologies. 2) Bioinformatics: Bioinformatics analysis tools and protocols for functional genomics studies, and underlying algorithmic, mathematical, and statistical approaches. 3) Data Management: Database technologies for storing and organizing biomolecular data. 4) Systems Biology: Modeling and analysis techniques for studying interactions in complex biological systems. A key element of the program is the internship, which students must complete at research laboratories at the Politecnico di Milano, the University of Milan, or other research institutes, both in Italy and abroad.
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To be admitted to the BCG Master's Degree Program, students must meet one of the following two requirements.
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The same criteria as those for Italian qualifications apply to candidates with foreign qualifications. The Teaching Board will consider foreign qualifications suitable if the subjects and the number of credits earned for each can be clearly identified (1 CFU = 1 ECTS – European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). If this is not possible, the Teaching Board will examine the documentation certifying the candidates' educational background in detail to assess whether their preparation meets the requirements.