In order to be admitted to the degree examination, you must have completed all the credits required for your degree programme.

The degree examination consists of either a compilative or an experimental thesis.

The compilative thesis consists of collecting and evaluating data from the scientific literature on a topic covered during your degree programme.

The experimental thesis consists of the evaluation of data in laboratory activities in order to prepare a written paper with original experimental results.

You may develop part of the thesis in external laboratories (from another university, industry, etc.) under the guidance of a scientific tutor approved by the course council.

The thesis involves, indicatively, a commitment of:

• six months for compilative theses
• one year for experimental theses

You will have 20 minutes including the presentation and discussion of your paper.

For each session:

• 5-7 candidates will be assessed
• a final proclamation is scheduled

Degree sessions are open to the public except during the assessment phase.

To apply for the thesis:

1. Read the Regulation for thesis assignment
2. Consult the list of research_topics available for thesis assignment
3. Contact the lecturer for thesis assignment. To apply for the thesis, you must have acquired at least 150 CFU
4. complete the thesis assignment form
5. Send an email to the lecturer enclosing the completed form

In case of doubts, please contact the One Stop Shop studenti.medfar@unige.it