Structure
of the Master
All lectures will be held in
English. Duration is 15 months. Each course is one week long and consists
of both theoretical lectures and practical sessions on the computer.
Exemption from some courses can be obtained by candidates who can prove
their command of the course topics. There
will be visits to the Molecular Biology laboratories of the University
of Pavia. Stages for a minimum period of 3 months in Italian or foreign
institutions will be possible.
Selection
of Applicants
Graduates in Medicine, Dentistry,
Veterinary Medicine, Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, as well as
in disciplines related to clinical medicine and public health, such
as Health Sciences, Nutrition, Biology, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, are
encouraged to apply. A good mastery of basic genetics, probability and
statistics is not a prerequisite for acceptance but it will be a great
advantage. A good command of English is a prerequisite for acceptance.
A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students will be admitted.
The selection of candidates will be based on the curriculum vitae.
Fellowships
A limited number
of fellowships for the programme are available. Candidates who wish
to become eligible for a fellowship should specifically state so in
their letter of application. We offer a fellowship of 6.000.000 Italian
Lira (3098 Euro) and/or accommodation (accommodation does not include
food).
Student evaluation
Courses during the year have
to be completed by an examination. At the end of the School, the candidates
will be required to write an essay on a research project. The School
will lead to a Master Diploma in Genetic Epidemiology written
in Italian.
Application and fees
The course is open to students
of any nationality. The deadline for receipt of
applications is 28 February
2002, and applicants, whether successful or unsuccessful, will be informed
by 15 May 2002. The admission fee is 6,000,000 Italian Lira (3098 EURO).
Accommodation
Some suitable housing
in University Colleges of Pavia will be available. Food not included.