Marine Sciences University of Milano - Bicocca

Overview

It is part of the Master’s Degree class in Environmental and Territorial Sciences and Technologies (LM-75), lasts for two years, and requires the completion of 120 university credits (CFU) for graduation.The teaching is based on a multidisciplinary approach integrating cutting-edge knowledge and research in this rapidly developing field, with the aim to address present and future environmental challenges. The Master’s program provides competences on:

• Natural resources: management of protected areas and tourism management;

• Dissemination of scientific knowledge;

• Coastal protection: regional spatial planning, advisory services on coastal erosion, and prevention of biodiversity loss due to anthropogenic pressures;

• Fisheries and aquaculture: provision of expert consultancy services on fishing activities and fish farming;

• Maritime spatial planning: advisory services on natural, social, legal and regional planning issues.

Career

Career opportunities for the Marine Sciences programme offered by the University of Milano - Bicocca graduates include positions in the public or private sectors as marine environment analyst and management experts, marine biologists and ecologists, marine and coastal resources experts, marine and coastal environmental policy experts, and human relations experts in maritime activities. The program also provides a solid background to pursue doctoral studies and a career in the academic sector.