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ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL PREPARATION
(INSTRUCTIONS TO BE READ IN ADDITION TO THOSE PROVIDED IN THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS)
Starting in July 2026, you may submit your application for verification of requirements by following the procedure outlined in Article 3 of the Regulations for Enrollment in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs and Student Tuition Fees (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/regolamento-studenti)
1. How to apply for admission:
1.a If you are a Sapienza graduate, you must submit your request for verification of eligibility on Infostud, indicating course code 33461 and paying the corresponding 10-euro fee. You can find more details on the procedure to follow in Article 3 of the Regulations for Enrollment in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs and Student Tuition Fees (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/regolamento-studenti).
1.b If you are a graduate from another Italian university, you must
- register on Infostud, following the instructions in Article 3 of the Regulations for Enrollment in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs and Student Tuition Fees (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/regolamento-studenti);
- submit your request for verification of eligibility requirements. The course code to indicate in the request is 33461;
- in addition, for the evaluation of curricular requirements, you must send an email to clsbiotecnologie@uniroma1.it with the subject line “verification of Medical Biotechnology requirements,” including
- a degree certificate listing the exams taken, or a self-certification of the degree earned (or to be earned) with a list of the exams taken and the scientific-disciplinary fields corresponding to the courses (you can use this form: https://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/field_file_allegati/dichiarazionelaureaesamieperverificarequisiti.pdf);
- a copy of an identity document.
Failure to submit this documentation will make it impossible to verify that you meet the academic requirements for admission.
1.c If you hold a degree from a foreign university system, you must
- follow the instructions published on the University website, on the International Student Office page (and note that information may vary depending on your citizenship, residence, or residence permit);
- also send your degree certificate to clsbiotecnologie@uniroma1.it.
- If you are a citizen of an EU country (regardless of your country of residence) or a citizen of a non-EU country with a valid residence permit in Italy, you must follow the instructions on this page: Read the instructions
- If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, reside abroad, and are applying for an entry visa, you must follow the instructions on this page: Read the instructions
1.d If you have not yet earned your degree, you may request a review of your eligibility, but you must still earn your degree by January 24, 2027, if you graduate from Sapienza, or by December 20, 2026, if you graduate from other Italian or foreign universities.
1.e For all applicants: After submitting your request for verification of eligibility, a special committee of faculty members will evaluate your academic record. The outcome of this evaluation will be communicated to you via email at the address you provided in Infostud at the time of registration.
2. Academic requirements for admission to the program:
2.a Degree classification and other requirements
To be admitted to the Master’s Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields (or hold another degree earned abroad that is recognized as equivalent):
- Field L-2 Biotechnology (per Ministerial Decree 270)
- Field L-13 Biological Sciences (per Ministerial Decree 270)
- Class LM-41 Medicine and Surgery (as per Ministerial Decree 270)
- Class 1 Biotechnology (as per Ministerial Decree 509/99)
- Class 12 Biological Sciences (as per Ministerial Decree 509/99)
- Class 46S Medicine and Surgery (as per Ministerial Decree 509/99)
Previous five-year degree programs in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology.
If none of the degrees listed above are held, the applicant must have earned at least 50 CFU in mathematics, chemistry, and biochemistry; molecular and applied biology; microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology; and anatomy and physiology.
2.b How to Earn CFU in the Fields Required for Admission
If you do not have the required 50 CFU, after submitting your application for verification of eligibility, a special faculty committee will provide you with guidance on the number of CFU you must earn in specific scientific-disciplinary fields before enrolling in the degree program.
You will not be given specific instructions on which exams to take, but you are free to choose from the course offerings at both Sapienza and other universities. In general, we recommend that you consult Sapienza’s course catalog, paying particular attention to courses offered as part of the bachelor’s degree programs in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences.
To take individual exams at Sapienza, you can follow the instructions provided in Article 26 of the Student Regulations (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/content/esami-singoli).
If you are a Sapienza student nearing graduation, you can include exams from other degree programs in your course of study without paying the registration fee for individual exams by following the instructions in Article 25 of the Regulations (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/ content/exams-from-another-Sapienza-degree-program-art-6-of-Royal-Decree-No.-126938).
Supplementary exams must be taken and passed by December 2026. Conditional participation in the written exam (see point 3.a) is permitted for candidates who will complete the required credits by the December 2026 deadline.
3. Assessment of Personal Preparation
3.a Written Exam
In addition to meeting the academic requirements listed in the previous section, the personal preparation of all applicants is assessed for the purpose of admission to the program. This assessment is conducted through a written exam.
3.b What the Exam Consists Of
The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions on essential foundational topics in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Histology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology, Applied Calculus, and Biomedical Statistics, as well as the reading and comprehension of a short scientific text (level B2).
To pass the exam, candidates must score at least 24 points. The score is calculated as follows: 1 point for a correct answer; 0 points for a blank answer; -0.25 points for an incorrect answer.
Candidates who do not pass the October exam may retake the personal preparation assessment in November, provided they register for the exam by emailing clsbiotecnologie@uniroma1.it by October 31.
If you hold a B2-level English language certification, you may send a copy to the email address clsbiotecnologie@uniroma1.it, along with the documentation required to submit your application for verification of eligibility (self-certification or degree certificate listing completed exams; a copy of an identity document). The committee will take this into account should the result of the written English test not be satisfactory.
3.c When is the personal aptitude test held?
A first written test is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
To participate in the October 7 exam, the application for eligibility verification must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
A second exam will take place on November 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
To participate in the November 18 exam, the application for eligibility verification must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
A third exam will take place on January 22, 2027, at 11:00 a.m.
To take the exam on January 22, you must submit your application for eligibility verification by December 16, 2026, if you are a graduate or current student at another university, or by January 15, 2027, if you are a graduate or current student at Sapienza.
You will be notified of the classroom where the exam will take place directly via email, sent to the address you provided on Infostud during registration. It is not possible to take the exam remotely.
The list of eligible applicants will be published on the degree program’s webpage, in the “Enroll” section, within one week of the exam. Eligible applicants who meet the required academic criteria may proceed with enrollment in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by the University.
3.d When to Submit a Request for Eligibility Verification
To request verification of your admission requirements, you must pay a fee of €10.00 by one of the following dates:
- September 16, 2026 (the only applicable date for applicants from non-EU countries who need a student visa), to take the exam on October 7
- October 16, 2026, to take the exam on November 18
- December 16, 2026, to take the exam on January 22 (final deadline for graduates or students nearing graduation from other universities)
- January 15, 2027, to take the exam on January 22 (deadline valid only for Sapienza graduates or students nearing graduation).
Payment is processed through the Infostud system. Payment is made online via PagoPA (direct payment). The code to enter into the system is 33461.
3.e Candidati che non hanno ancora conseguito i 50 CFU richiesti per l’ammissione
Puoi sostenere la prova di ingresso se al momento della presentazione della domanda hai già conseguito almeno 38 dei 50 CFU richiesti.
In caso di superamento della prova di verifica della preparazione personale, l'immatricolazione potrà essere perfezionata solo dopo l'acquisizione dei CFU mancanti richiesti ai fini del possesso dei requisiti curriculari.
Una volta sostenuti gli esami integrativi, dovrai inviare all’indirizzo clsbiotecnologie@uniroma1.it i certificati relativi al superamento degli stessi, indicando nell’oggetto “Integrazione CFU per accesso a Biotecnologie Mediche”.
4. Superamento delle prove ed inizio della frequenza dei corsi
I corsi del I anno hanno inizio ad ottobre 2026 (il calendario delle lezioni sarà disponibile nella sezione "frequentare") e per poter sostenere gli esami è richiesta una frequenza di non meno del 67% delle ore di lezione.
Le lezioni sono pubbliche, pertanto si consiglia vivamente, anche ai candidati che devono ancora formalizzare l'iscrizione perché in attesa di sostenere la prova di verifica della preparazione personale a novembre o di acquisire i CFU richiesti, come anche di conseguire il titolo triennale, di frequentare i corsi in aula.
5. New Student Orientation Desk for Enrollment in the 2026/2027 Academic Year
The degree program offers a new student orientation desk for those interested in enrolling in the Master’s Degree Program in Medical Biotechnology for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The degree program is organized in accordance with the requirements for educational sustainability and quality assurance set forth by current regulations.
Do you have further questions about the organization of the knowledge assessment exams? Would you like to consult with tutors about study methods and syllabi to prepare for the exam? Follow the instructions in the “Announcements” section of the program’s webpage.
To contact the tutors:
giorgia.sartori@uniroma1.it, nicole.fratini@uniroma1.it, burdi.2022370@studenti.uniroma1.it, zarzaca.2010713@studenti.uniroma1.it
What you will find in the notice
- procedures and deadlines to be met
- admission requirements
- Procedures for personal knowledge assessment
- instructions for those coming from foreign countries