Universitą degli studi di Pavia

Considering the strong inter-disciplinary feature of Bio-engineering and Bio-informatics, thePhD educationalprogram provides training activities aimed both at completing the basic education and at providing advanced knowledge in several areas of significant scientific interest.

During the second year the student will improve his knowledge in the specific sector in which he/she will carry on the research activities. To this purpose, the Faculty will agree in advance with each student a training program that takes into account his/her initial skills, his/her preferences and the available expertise within the Departments involved in PhD program.

A scientific tutor is subsequently appointed, in order to supervise and direct the student in his learning process. The tutor is also responsible for proposing a detailed educational plan, coherent with research purposes as defined above. To this regard, institutional courses (both at Pavia University and other Universities) are offered to the student, as well as specialized tutorials and seminars, specifically tailored to doctoral students and well integrated with each individual learning activities.

It is strongly suggested the possibility that the student performs part of the research activities at national or international affiliated organizations or institutions that collaborate with the PhD program.

The Faculty also promotes useful initiatives to establish collaborative relationships with private companies in the sector, many of which have shown interest in the Bioengineering PhD course at the PaviaUniversity.