First level distance learning Master in Biosafety in plant biotechnology

An international academically accredited course based on a combination of distance-learning and on-campus training sessions.

It is distinctively interdisciplinary with students and faculty from natural & social sciences. The training program is specifically addressed to the sector of Genetically Modified Plant (GMP) benefit and risk assessment for scientists, trainers, operators  and evaluators working mainly in the areas of agronomy, genetics and biotechnology. The aim is to provide theoretical and practical experience and rules on GMP risk assessment in different cultivation conditions (mainly Balkan, Mediterranean and African areas) and for the food and feed. The program is supported though a technical cooperation project under the aegis of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). As the other biosafety courses given by the UNIDO network centers provides training at the highest possible level to:

• developing country researchers, government and industry professionals involved in the assessment and management of risks related to biotechnology-derived products and services;
• individuals engaged in public policy, legal and ethical aspects or regulation of biotechnology;
• the next generation of biosafety trainers.

Selection:

The applications will be evaluated on October 10-12^th and the list of the selected students will published on October 15 ^th, 2010 on www.univpm.it (see: Area studenti/bandi, concorsi regolamenti/Master).

Fees:

The payment of the registration fee for the course year is:

-       1000 € student

All including

- 90 € for the Regional tax on Master course

- 14,62€  for the auto-certification form

- 7,00 € for the insurance