Why choose this programme
the programme provides a multidisciplinary education that includes a deep exploration of key scientific fields vital for understanding the environment, including Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, and Geology
you will cultivate a systematic perspective of the environment and the ability to employ the scientific method in analysing environmental issues, both in natural contexts and those shaped by human activity
the programme features a variety of hands-on activities both in the field and in the lab. The Belluno Dolomites field laboratory offers a distinctive experience in Italy: an entire week spent with lecturers, researchers, and tutors, where students can put into practice the concepts they have learned in theoretical courses
Overview
The programme prepares you to address the major environmental challenges of our era, equipping you with robust and adaptable skills to prevent, analyse, and resolve environmental issues. Through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, it merges the natural sciences with economic and social knowledge, offering a comprehensive and strategic perspective on ecological concerns.
Theoretical lessons, experimental activities, workshops and field trips make the training programme rich, dynamic and directly connected to the needs of the world of work and research.
We also provide a unique experience: a full week of fieldwork in Falcade (BL), where you can apply the concepts you have learnt.
Opinions
Programme coordinator
“Let your love for the environment guide you. As an environmental scientist, you will contribute to protecting it and finding solutions for sustainable development. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the field laboratory in Falcade (BL), a unique experience in Italy: a full week alongside lecturers and researchers, where you will test your skills and translate theory into practice. You can’t wait, can you?”.
International network, experience abroad and employment
Ca' Foscari has over 1,500 partnerships with international institutions, including programmes like Erasmus+ and Overseas, enabling students to study and intern abroad.
You will have the chance to undertake your internship within university research groups, or with public bodies and private companies. Through this experience, you may participate in research projects or in management and intervention plans aimed at analysing and resolving local environmental issues.
Both the internship and the final thesis provide your first genuine experience of research, work, and practical involvement in the environmental sector, serving as a bridge to either further studies with a Master’s degree or a professional career.
Ca' Foscari's Career Service guides you into the world of work with advice services, CV support, meetings with institutions and companies, and the search for and setup of training internships in Italy and abroad.
After graduation
you will have the opportunity to work in various sectors related to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of environmental issues. You may assist public and private organisations dedicated to environmental protection, impact assessment of infrastructure projects, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and environmental monitoring
you will be prepared to design and manage educational projects, environmental awareness campaigns, and to collaborate with companies and organisations focused on sustainability-related issues
you will be eligible to take Italian state exams to qualify for regulated professions such as graduate agrotechnician, junior biologist, graduate agricultural expert, and junior planner
Multimedia
Fieldwork - Falcade (Belluno):
A week of practical laboratory work alongside lecturers, researchers, and tutors, applying the concepts learned during the courses.
Principles of Animal Biology:
the opening lecture of the Principles of Animal Biology course, delivered by Professor Stefano Malavasi from the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics.
Webinar and seminars:
“Le possibili occupazioni, nuove e consolidate, dello scienziato ambientale”
“Manager della sostenibilità: figura centrale nella transizione verso modelli di business sostenibili” [ITA], 22/12/2022
Where
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics
Scientific Campus, Via Torino 155, 30170 Venezia Mestre (Italy)
Contacts
Scientific Campus
ADiSS - Scientific Campus
Via Torino 155 [ITA], Epsilon building (ground floor), 30170 Venezia Mestre (Italy)
Campus services: campus.scientifico@unive.it
External internships: stage.areascienze@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campus.scientifico@unive.it
Services for students and appointment reservation
Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/ctr5