THE COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE PROFESSIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES, SUCH AS: BIOLOGIST, ZOOLOGIST, BOTANIST, BIOCHEMIST, MICROBIOLOGIST AND RELATED ONES

Functions in a work context:

The main functions attributed to a biologist with a three-year-degree (Bachelor's degree) are those that involve the use of standardized methodologies, such as the execution with professional technical autonomy of: a) analytical-instrumental procedures connected to biological investigations; b) technical-analytical procedures in the biotechnological, biomolecular and biomedical fields, also aimed at research; c) technical-analytical and control procedures in the environmental and water, air, soil and food hygiene fields; d) technical-analytical procedures in the chemical-physical, biochemical, microbiological, toxicological, pharmacological and genetics fields and e) quality control procedures

Competencies associated with the function:

The competencies associated with the figure of the three-year degree Biologist are connected with the professional activities carried out in biochemical, agri-food, environmental, research in the pharmaceutical industry and quality control laboratories. Furthermore, this figure could act as a professional in clinical analysis laboratories where the three-year Biologist degree is required

Career opportunities:

The main employment and career opportunities for graduates of the course are professional and technical activities in:

1) Biochemical, bio-sanitary, industrial, veterinary, food and biotechnological laboratories

2) Public and private research and service agencies where living organisms and their components are classified and used

3) Assessment of environmental impact, of the study of biodiversity and biological safety