[MSc] Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies - Biomolecular Chemistry Curriculum

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy, Venice

Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems Italy, Mestre

Study location	Italy, Mestre
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	CM7/CM7B/2017

Tuition fee	€2,300 per year More information
Application fee	€30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Tuition fee

€2,300 per year

More information

Application fee

€30 one-time

This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study.

How to pay the fee

Entry qualification	Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. NB: Not all international undergraduate degrees allow enrolment in a master’s degree programme in Italy. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION Admission to this programme requires you to: satisfy the specific minimum curricular requirements (so, to be an eligible candidate, your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme); and possess a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 70%. To determine how your past academic performance compares to this minimum percentage, it will be numerically quantified based on the official numerical grading scale used by your home institution, if you provide it. NB: In the absence of a numerical grading scale, your grades will be proportionally transformed into a standard numerical percentage. MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in the field of Chemical Science and Technology satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission. You must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following specific fields: At least 48 ECTS in Chemistry; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Science and Technology of Materials; and/or Chemical Plants At least 12 ECTS in: Physics; and/or Mathematics In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS (to be updated soon for 2025/2026) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Entry qualification

Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required.
NB: Not all international undergraduate degrees allow enrolment in a master’s degree programme in Italy.

Admission to this programme requires you to:

satisfy the specific minimum curricular requirements (so, to be an eligible candidate, your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme); and
possess a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).

MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA
Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 70%. To determine how your past academic performance compares to this minimum percentage, it will be numerically quantified based on the official numerical grading scale used by your home institution, if you provide it.
NB: In the absence of a numerical grading scale, your grades will be proportionally transformed into a standard numerical percentage.

MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in the field of Chemical Science and Technology satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission.

You must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following specific fields:

At least 48 ECTS in Chemistry; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Science and Technology of Materials; and/or Chemical Plants
At least 12 ECTS in: Physics; and/or Mathematics

In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV.

READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS (to be updated soon for 2025/2026)

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Language requirements	English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

Language requirements

English

A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment.
Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level.

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE

You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment.

Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure.

EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies – Biomolecular Chemistry Curriculum. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies – Biomolecular Chemistry Curriculum. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

More information	unive.it/degree/cm7

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme trains you to be a professional chemist capable of developing original ideas and designing new processes in both research and applied/industrial contexts. It employs a unique approach to the study of sustainable and green chemistry by providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the interaction between chemical production and the environment.

The course of study is also markedly interdisciplinary and offers many hands-on formative opportunities, thereby preparing you to apply for both technical and academic positions in research and development, quality assurance and production control.

EXPLORE THIS PROGRAMME’S STUDY PLAN

This programme includes the following components:

course work
curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad
final thesis

You can also request to complete one or two semesters of your studies at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.

EXPLORE OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

Graduates are prepared to work as employees or freelance professionals in any of the departments of a modern company or at a research institute, as well as perform managerial tasks in the chemical industry (both basic and “fine”) and manufacturing.

Possible career opportunities include: