MASTER BIOCIRCE
AAs an interdisciplinary program jointly offered by 4 Universities (University of Bologna, University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Naples Federico II, and University of Turin), by 4 non-academic partners (Intesa Sanpaolo, Novamont SpA, GFBiochemicals SpA, and PTP Science Park di Lodi), and 2 Italian Technological Cluster (Cluster SPRING and Cluster CLAN agrifood) this MS degree program provides skills and expertise necessary to deal with the full range of issues in this complex field.
4 UNIVERSITIES
4 COMPANIES
2 ITALIAN TECHNOLOGICAL CLUSTER
4 UNIVERSITIES
4 COMPANIES
2 ITALIAN TECHNOLOGICAL CLUSTER
MASTER BIOCIRCE
As an interdisciplinary program jointly offered by 4 Universities (University of Bologna, University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Naples Federico II, and University of Turin), by 4 non-academic partners (Intesa Sanpaolo, Novamont SpA, GFBiochemicals SpA, and PTP Science Park di Lodi), and 2 Italian Technological Cluster (Cluster SPRING and Cluster CLAN agrifood) this MS degree program provides skills and expertise necessary to deal with the full range of issues in this complex field.
4 UNIVERSITIES
4 COMPANIES
2 ITALIAN TECHNOLOGICAL CLUSTER
The Master’s program (level II) in Bioeconomy in the Circular Economy (Biocirce), offers an extensive training program for professionals interested in working within the bio-based goods and services industry using biological resources and bio-technological processes. The program allows the professionals to go in depth in all the aspects related to the production and marketing sides of bio-based products, whilst using the latest technology.Students study the entire value chain of bio-based products: the production of raw materials in agricultural ecosystems in diverse climatic regions, the properties and supply logistics of biological resources, the bio-technological and industrial processes used to convert these resources into (new) bio-based products, and the marketing and consumption of final products. Studying the entire value chain for bio-based products give to professionals the opportunity to deal with the environmental, social and economic dimensions of the bio-economy from a micro and a macro level perspective, including innovation, institutions and policies.
The Master’s program (level II) in Bioeconomy in the Circular Economy (Biocirce), offers an extensive training program for professionals interested in working within the bio-based goods and services industry using biological resources and bio-technological processes. The program allows the professionals to go in depth in all the aspects related to the production and marketing sides of bio-based products, whilst using the latest technology.Students study the entire value chain of bio-based products: the production of raw materials in agricultural ecosystems in diverse climatic regions, the properties and supply logistics of biological resources, the bio-technological and industrial processes used to convert these resources into (new) bio-based products, and the marketing and consumption of final products. Studying the entire value chain for bio-based products give to professionals the opportunity to deal with the environmental, social and economic dimensions of the bio-economy from a micro and a macro level perspective, including innovation, institutions and policies.
Why Biocirce?
Why Biocirce?
Biocirce graduates will excel in strategic thinking on how to find solutions to practical issues related to innovation and corporate strategy, policy and regulation, collaborative R&D models, governance and intellectual property.Basic scientific knowledge is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bio-economy industry. This sector has a high demand for trained professionals, and the Biocirce master provides the tools and the knowledge needed to be successful in the public, private and non-profit sectors with a high grade of expertise in life science innovation.The Biocirce program enables graduates to be more competitive and to undertake international career paths in a wide range of organizations related to the world of industrial multinational firms, small- and medium-sized enterprises, national and international public administrations, think tanks and international trade institutions.The transferable skills in areas like communication and research will give to graduates an added value in the related job market, whatever career they decide to pursue in your future.
Biocirce graduates will excel in strategic thinking on how to find solutions to practical issues related to innovation and corporate strategy, policy and regulation, collaborative R&D models, governance and intellectual property. Basic scientific knowledge is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bio-economy industry. This sector has a high demand for trained professionals, and the Biocirce master provides the tools and the knowledge needed to be successful in the public, private and non-profit sectors with a high grade of expertise in life science innovation. The Biocirce program enables graduates to be more competitive and to undertake international career paths in a wide range of organizations related to the world of industrial multinational firms, small- and medium-sized enterprises, national and international public administrations, think tanks and international trade institutions. The transferable skills in areas like communication and research will give to graduates an added value in the related job market, whatever career they decide to pursue in your future.
Participants
Participants
The program welcomes students from all different backgrounds:
- Graduate scientists who want to pursue a career outside the lab
- Social scientists and business studies students who want to develop their interests in life science innovation
- People already working in biotechnology related fields who wish to engage further
The master program is designed for two groups of students that are professionals with either scientific or legal/economic background.
The program welcomes students from all different backgrounds:
- Graduate scientists who want to pursue a career outside the lab
- Social scientists and business studies students who want to develop their interests in life science innovation
- People already working in biotechnology related fields who wish to engage further
The master program is designed for two groups of students that are professionals with either scientific or legal/economic background.
A survey of students graduated in the first three editions revealed that:
A survey of students graduated in the first three editions revealed that:
Student testimonials
Student testimonials
BioCirce, the first European Master in Bioeconomy in the Circular economy, recived, on 12th February 2018 the Italiadecide (Italy decides) prize for teaching innovation. The prize was given, at the Parliament, in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic.
The Price has been awarded to the initiative of four Italian universities from North to South (University of Turin, University of Milan Bicocca, University of Bologna and University of Naples Federico II), with the support of three of the main Italian bioeconomy players (Novamont, GFBiochemicals and Science Park of Lodi) and the Italian leading banking Group Intesa Sanpaolo, which is the only financial global partner of the Ellen McArthur Foundation.
Italiadecide prize
The master BioCirce, the first European Master in Bioeconomy in the Circular economy, recived, on 12th February 2018 the Italiadecide (Italy decides) prize for teaching innovation. The prize was given, at the Parliament, in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic.
The Price has been awarded to the initiative of four Italian universities from North to South (University of Turin, University of Milan Bicocca, University of Bologna and University of Naples Federico II), with the support of three of the main Italian bioeconomy players (Novamont, GFBiochemicals and Science Park of Lodi) and the Italian leading banking Group Intesa Sanpaolo, which is the only financial global partner of the Ellen McArthur Foundation.
Italiadecide prize
The master BioCirce, the first European Master in Bioeconomy in the Circular economy, recived, on 12th February 2018 the Italiadecide (Italy decides) prize for teaching innovation. The prize was given, at the Parliament, in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic.
The Price has been awarded to the initiative of four Italian universities from North to South (University of Turin, University of Milan Bicocca, University of Bologna and University of Naples Federico II), with the support of three of the main Italian bioeconomy players (Novamont, GFBiochemicals and Science Park of Lodi) and the Italian leading banking Group Intesa Sanpaolo, which is the only financial global partner of the Ellen McArthur Foundation.
BIOCIRCE signed, on October the 4th 2019, at 
in Napoli, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation.
BIOCIRCE signed, on October the 4th 2019, at in Napoli, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation.
BIOCIRCE Students together with a delegation of Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, SPRING, traveled to Ireland to meet with leading Irish Industry Clusters including researchers, innovators and companies in Kerry at MTU
In 2020 BioCirce established an agreement with The Raul Gardini Foundation to fund annual scholarships for the most deserving students of the Master.
The Raul Gardini Foundation (https://fondazioneraulgardini.org/), promotes research and development of green chemistry and bioeconomy, educates in environmental sustainability, and promotes the scientific and cultural training of young people.
Raul Gardini (1933-1993), an entrepreneur, pioneer and reference figure for the Bioeconomy worldwide.
On May 2022 BIOCIRCE Students together with a delegation of Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, SPRING, traveled to Ireland to meet with leading Irish Industry Clusters including researchers, innovators and companies in Kerry at MTU
In 2020 BioCirce established an agreement with The Raul Gardini Foundation to fund annual scholarships for the most deserving students of the Master.
The Raul Gardini Foundation (https://fondazioneraulgardini.org/), promotes research and development of green chemistry and bioeconomy, educates in environmental sustainability, and promotes the scientific and cultural training of young people.
Raul Gardini (1933-1993), an entrepreneur, pioneer and reference figure for the Bioeconomy worldwide.
Paola Mariani (1960-2019), co-founder of the Master, suddenly passed away in 2019.
Paola Mariani (1960-2019), co-founder of the Master, suddenly passed away in 2019.
Dr. Paola Mariani
Research Programme Manager at PTP Science Park, Lodi, Italy
Dr. Paola Mariani
Research Programme Manager at PTP Science Park, Lodi, Italy
We all want to remind you not only for what you have given to Biocirce, but especially for still inspiring us in our choices.
We all want to remind you not only for what you have given to Biocirce, but especially for still inspiring us in our choices.
Grazie Paola
Grazie Paola
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