Biogeosciences: analysis of ecosystem and science communication
In-person programme
Biogeosciences: analysis of ecosystem and science communication
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Master programme
LM-60 R - Scienze della natura
In line with the qualifying learning objectives of the corresponding degree class, the Master?s degree programme in Biogeosciences: Analysis of Ecosystem and Science Communication aims to provide an in-depth, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge of the structural and functional components of ecosystems in the current and past natural environment, also in relation to the human presence, to outline the conceptual tools for the conservation, protection and management of the environment, as well as to provide knowledge and methodologies for the dissemination, communication and teaching of natural sciences.
The programme is addressed to students who want to extend and deepen their knowledge in the field of natural sciences, maintaining the traditional balance between abiotic and biotic factors, in order to gain an organic and synthetic understanding of nature and its issues. The degree programme also has a specific curriculum aimed at providing students with a solid and wide-ranging knowledge base that will enable them to work in the areas of training, communication and teaching. The programme is especially designed with the following objectives:
- Provide a solid knowledge base to study the structure and functioning of ecosystems from a spatial as well as diachronic perspective, with an approach based on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary integration;
- Prepare graduates that are able to analyse biodiversity at multiple levels, from genetic diversity to specific and environmental diversity, and to study the geological components of natural environments, as well as the role they play in the functioning of ecosystems and the services such ecosystems provide;
- Prepare graduates that are able to address environmental issues with a rigorous scientific approach and to work with a high degree of autonomy, taking on responsibilities for projects and organisational units, even in a managerial and directive capacity;
- Provide tools for the communication and dissemination of natural sciences;
- Prepare graduates in terms of subject matter contents, methodologies and technologies required to teach in upper secondary schools;
The degree programme encompasses educational activities in the fields of: a) mathematics/statistics, informatics, chemistry and physics, to provide advanced knowledge and skills instrumental to the analysis and monitoring of ecosystems and the teaching of sciences; b) agriculture, management and communication, to build up a solid knowledge base regarding environmental law and management and provide students with an understanding of communication methodologies and the psycho-pedagogical and sociological aspects of teaching; c) biology, ecology and geology, to cover various aspects of life sciences (biosciences) and earth sciences (geosciences) with a highly integrated approach. All of this will enable students to deepen their background knowledge and become highly skilled in the analysis and monitoring of ecosystems, as well as to master the fundamental skills, methodologies and technologies required to disseminate and teach natural sciences. Moreover, the programme includes several additional activities to integrate knowledge in other related domains, and requires students to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in English.
The programme is addressed to students who want to extend and deepen their knowledge in the field of natural sciences, maintaining the traditional balance between abiotic and biotic factors, in order to gain an organic and synthetic understanding of nature and its issues. The degree programme also has a specific curriculum aimed at providing students with a solid and wide-ranging knowledge base that will enable them to work in the areas of training, communication and teaching. The programme is especially designed with the following objectives:
- Provide a solid knowledge base to study the structure and functioning of ecosystems from a spatial as well as diachronic perspective, with an approach based on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary integration;
- Prepare graduates that are able to analyse biodiversity at multiple levels, from genetic diversity to specific and environmental diversity, and to study the geological components of natural environments, as well as the role they play in the functioning of ecosystems and the services such ecosystems provide;
- Prepare graduates that are able to address environmental issues with a rigorous scientific approach and to work with a high degree of autonomy, taking on responsibilities for projects and organisational units, even in a managerial and directive capacity;
- Provide tools for the communication and dissemination of natural sciences;
- Prepare graduates in terms of subject matter contents, methodologies and technologies required to teach in upper secondary schools;
The degree programme encompasses educational activities in the fields of: a) mathematics/statistics, informatics, chemistry and physics, to provide advanced knowledge and skills instrumental to the analysis and monitoring of ecosystems and the teaching of sciences; b) agriculture, management and communication, to build up a solid knowledge base regarding environmental law and management and provide students with an understanding of communication methodologies and the psycho-pedagogical and sociological aspects of teaching; c) biology, ecology and geology, to cover various aspects of life sciences (biosciences) and earth sciences (geosciences) with a highly integrated approach. All of this will enable students to deepen their background knowledge and become highly skilled in the analysis and monitoring of ecosystems, as well as to master the fundamental skills, methodologies and technologies required to disseminate and teach natural sciences. Moreover, the programme includes several additional activities to integrate knowledge in other related domains, and requires students to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in English.
Career opportunities for master's degree in BioGeosciences: Analysis of ecosystems and Science communication can be found in the public sector and in the private sector.
In addition, the degree allows access to PhDs and II level masters.
Graduates in curriculum Ecosystem analysis, monitoring and management will be able to perform monitoring of biotic naturalistic components (flora and fauna with particular reference to species indicated in the EU directives and to the alien species, habitats of community interest) and abiotic (rocks, geological structures, landscape forms with particular reference to the enhancement and geoconservation) on behalf of institutions responsible for the management of the territory and the natural heritage (regions, municipalities, other public and private agencies, parks and reserves) and as freelance. Professional profile: Expert in the research, analysis and management of natural systems.
Graduates in curriculum Science communication, dissemination and teaching will be able to perform activities for the dissemination of knowledge of the natural ecosystems of the present and of the geological past; environmental education activities in schools and institutions, parks and organizations; preparation of exhibitions on nature and environment; awareness-raising activities on sustainable development. Furthermore, the degree course provides adequate preparation for teaching scientific disciplines and the suitable background to participate in the competition for access to the role of teacher of secondary school, according to current legislation. Professional profile: Expert in the dissemination of natural sciences.
The course, after passing a specific state exam allows to enroll in the professional registers of graduate agro-technician and graduate agricultural expert.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
In addition, the degree allows access to PhDs and II level masters.
Graduates in curriculum Ecosystem analysis, monitoring and management will be able to perform monitoring of biotic naturalistic components (flora and fauna with particular reference to species indicated in the EU directives and to the alien species, habitats of community interest) and abiotic (rocks, geological structures, landscape forms with particular reference to the enhancement and geoconservation) on behalf of institutions responsible for the management of the territory and the natural heritage (regions, municipalities, other public and private agencies, parks and reserves) and as freelance. Professional profile: Expert in the research, analysis and management of natural systems.
Graduates in curriculum Science communication, dissemination and teaching will be able to perform activities for the dissemination of knowledge of the natural ecosystems of the present and of the geological past; environmental education activities in schools and institutions, parks and organizations; preparation of exhibitions on nature and environment; awareness-raising activities on sustainable development. Furthermore, the degree course provides adequate preparation for teaching scientific disciplines and the suitable background to participate in the competition for access to the role of teacher of secondary school, according to current legislation. Professional profile: Expert in the dissemination of natural sciences.
The course, after passing a specific state exam allows to enroll in the professional registers of graduate agro-technician and graduate agricultural expert.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
As part of the ERASMUS + program, for students enrolled in the Master Degree agreements with Danish, Spanish, French, Swiss and Romanian universities have been concluded. During the study period abroad, the students can attend courses and take exams, and carry out researches for the thesis. Students in the mobility program must submit a study plan proposal that includes the training activities they plan to carry out abroad. As far as possible, the number of CFU of the proposed study plan must correspond to what the student would acquire in an equivalent period of time at his university. The proposed activities, selected among the host university's educational activities, must be consistent with the educational project of the Master Degree course. The study plan must be submitted for approval to the Erasmus Commission of the Collegio Didattico Interdipartimentale. The Commission may ask the student to integrate the program of an exam taken in the host university with an interview to be carried out in the University of Milano on an agreed supplementary program. At the end of the mobility program, in compliance with the University guidelines, the exams passed will be recorded in the student's career with the original name of the course in the host foreign university, and their ECTS converted into CFU and the vote expressed in thirtieths.
Attendance to didactic activitites including laboratories, field activities, internships which provide credits, is compulsory.
Enrolment
Requirements and knowledge required for admission
The curricular requirements for admission to the Master's degree course in BioGeosciences: Analysis of Ecosystems and Communication of Sciences are fully satisfied by graduates of the degree class in Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Nature (L-32) and of the corresponding class relating to Ministerial Decree 509/99. Graduates with a degree from another class, as well as those holding another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as suitable are also eligible for admission to the Master's degree course, providing they can demonstrate that they meet the curricular requirements and the adequacy of their personal preparation necessary to successfully pursue their studies, as specified below.
Students with a degree obtained abroad will be assessed by the Admission Committee for the Master's degree on the basis of their curriculum (type of bachelor degree, bachelor study programme) and through an interview (also online) aimed at verifying whether they meet the specific curricular requirements and the adequacy of their personal preparation for admission to the Master's degree. The date of the interview is the one indicated in the Manifesto degli Studi for all other students.
For students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in Italy in classes other than L-32, the curricular requirements for access to the Master's degree imply having acquired at least:
- 6 CFU in mathematical disciplines (MAT/01 Mathematical Logic, MAT/02 Algebra, MAT/03 Geometry, MAT/04 Complementary Mathematics, MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis, MAT/06 Probability and Mathematical Statistics, MAT/07 Mathematical Physics, MAT/08 Numerical Analysis),
- 6 CFU in physics (FIS/01 Experimental physics, FIS/02 Theoretical physics, mathematical models and methods, FIS/03 Physics of matter, FIS/04 Nuclear and subnuclear physics, FIS/05 Astronomy and astrophysics, FIS/06 Physics for the Earth system and the circum-terrestrial medium, FIS/07 Applied physics (cultural heritage, environmental, biology and medicine), FIS/08 Physics education and history),
- 6 CFU in chemical disciplines (CHIM/01 Analytical chemistry, CHIM/02 Physical chemistry, CHIM/03 General and inorganic chemistry, CHIM/06 Organic chemistry),
and having acquired at least 60 CFU in the following characterising disciplines of class L-32:
- Agricultural disciplines (AGR/01 Rural economics and valuation, AGR/02 Agronomy and herbaceous cultivation, AGR/03 General arboriculture and tree cultivation, AGR/04 Horticulture and floriculture, AGR/05 Forest management and silviculture, AGR/06 Wood technology and forestry, AGR/07 Agricultural genetics, AGR/08 Agricultural hydraulics and hydraulic-forestry systems, AGR/10 Rural construction and agroforestry, AGR/11 General and applied entomology, AGR/12 Plant pathology, AGR/13 Agricultural chemistry, AGR/14 Pedology, AGR/16 Agricultural microbiology, AGR/19 Special zootechnics, AGR/20 Zoocultures),
- biological disciplines (BIO/01 General botany, BIO/02 Systematic botany, BIO/04 Plant physiology, BIO/05 Zoology, BIO/06 Comparative anatomy and cytology, BIO/08 Anthropology, BIO/10 Biochemistry, BIO/11 Molecular biology, BIO/16 Human anatomy, BIO/18 Genetics, BIO/19 Microbiology)
- ecological disciplines (BIO/03 Environmental and applied botany, BIO/07 Ecology, GEO/04 Physical geography and geomorphology),
- Earth science disciplines (GEO/01 Palaeontology and palaeoecology, GEO/02 Stratigraphic and sedimentary geology, GEO/03 Structural geology, GEO/05 Applied geology, GEO/06 Mineralogy, GEO/07 Petrology and petrography, GEO/08 Geochemistry and volcanology, GEO/09 Mineral resources and mineralogical-petrographic applications for the environment and cultural heritage, GEO/10 Solid Earth Geophysics, GEO/11 Applied Geophysics, GEO/12 Oceanography and Atmospheric Physics).
Of these 60 CFU, the student must have acquired at least 6 CFU in biological disciplines, 6 CFU in ecological disciplines and 6 CFU in Earth Sciences disciplines.
Application for admission
Application period: 22.01.2025-25.08.2025
The personal preparation of all candidates will be verified through an interview carried out by a commission of lecturers designated by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board. The commission will assess any shortcomings in the candidates' subject areas. The interview may also take place before the three-year degree - to be completed by 31 December 2025 for matriculation purposes.
The knowledge required for admission to the Master's degree course includes an adequate basic training in the biological (general biology and histology, zoology and botany), geological (geology, palaeontology, mineralogy, petrography, geomorphology) and ecological fields in order to be able to cope with the advanced level of studies (Syllabus published on https://biogeoscienze.cdl.unimi.it/it/avvisi).
During the admission interview, the following will be assessed: 1) the adequacy of the previous curriculum of studies; 2) the candidate's individual preparation.
A negative result in the interview will mean that all students, graduates and undergraduates, will be excluded from admission to the Master's degree course for the current year.
For the academic year 2025/2026, the date for the interview will be 17 September 2025 at 9.30 a.m. (for arrangements - in person or remotely - please check the notices page at https://biogeoscienze.cdl.unimi.it/it). Sessions, including individual ones, may be scheduled for those who register before summer 2025. It is in all cases necessary to check the level of English language knowledge within the indicated dates.
Candidates must present themselves with a valid identity document on the date and time indicated.
Students from the University who have applied for admission and who have acquired CFUs in excess of the required 180 during their Bachelor's degree course, by attending courses and/or laboratories included in the Master's degree course, may request their recognition in order to obtain the required 120 CFUs.
IMPORTANT: At the time of the admission interview, students must have already chosen their Curriculum. The choice must be made official at the time of enrolment.
Proficiency in English at level B1 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
· Valid language certificate at B1 level or higher, issued no more than three years before the application date. The list of language certificates recognized by the University is available at https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 .The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
· English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the application date, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. Verification will be carried out automatically, no documents need to be uploaded.
· Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/ )
Applicants who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and submit it to SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline set by the master's degree programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who fail to meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
The curricular requirements for admission to the Master's degree course in BioGeosciences: Analysis of Ecosystems and Communication of Sciences are fully satisfied by graduates of the degree class in Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Nature (L-32) and of the corresponding class relating to Ministerial Decree 509/99. Graduates with a degree from another class, as well as those holding another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as suitable are also eligible for admission to the Master's degree course, providing they can demonstrate that they meet the curricular requirements and the adequacy of their personal preparation necessary to successfully pursue their studies, as specified below.
Students with a degree obtained abroad will be assessed by the Admission Committee for the Master's degree on the basis of their curriculum (type of bachelor degree, bachelor study programme) and through an interview (also online) aimed at verifying whether they meet the specific curricular requirements and the adequacy of their personal preparation for admission to the Master's degree. The date of the interview is the one indicated in the Manifesto degli Studi for all other students.
For students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in Italy in classes other than L-32, the curricular requirements for access to the Master's degree imply having acquired at least:
- 6 CFU in mathematical disciplines (MAT/01 Mathematical Logic, MAT/02 Algebra, MAT/03 Geometry, MAT/04 Complementary Mathematics, MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis, MAT/06 Probability and Mathematical Statistics, MAT/07 Mathematical Physics, MAT/08 Numerical Analysis),
- 6 CFU in physics (FIS/01 Experimental physics, FIS/02 Theoretical physics, mathematical models and methods, FIS/03 Physics of matter, FIS/04 Nuclear and subnuclear physics, FIS/05 Astronomy and astrophysics, FIS/06 Physics for the Earth system and the circum-terrestrial medium, FIS/07 Applied physics (cultural heritage, environmental, biology and medicine), FIS/08 Physics education and history),
- 6 CFU in chemical disciplines (CHIM/01 Analytical chemistry, CHIM/02 Physical chemistry, CHIM/03 General and inorganic chemistry, CHIM/06 Organic chemistry),
and having acquired at least 60 CFU in the following characterising disciplines of class L-32:
- Agricultural disciplines (AGR/01 Rural economics and valuation, AGR/02 Agronomy and herbaceous cultivation, AGR/03 General arboriculture and tree cultivation, AGR/04 Horticulture and floriculture, AGR/05 Forest management and silviculture, AGR/06 Wood technology and forestry, AGR/07 Agricultural genetics, AGR/08 Agricultural hydraulics and hydraulic-forestry systems, AGR/10 Rural construction and agroforestry, AGR/11 General and applied entomology, AGR/12 Plant pathology, AGR/13 Agricultural chemistry, AGR/14 Pedology, AGR/16 Agricultural microbiology, AGR/19 Special zootechnics, AGR/20 Zoocultures),
- biological disciplines (BIO/01 General botany, BIO/02 Systematic botany, BIO/04 Plant physiology, BIO/05 Zoology, BIO/06 Comparative anatomy and cytology, BIO/08 Anthropology, BIO/10 Biochemistry, BIO/11 Molecular biology, BIO/16 Human anatomy, BIO/18 Genetics, BIO/19 Microbiology)
- ecological disciplines (BIO/03 Environmental and applied botany, BIO/07 Ecology, GEO/04 Physical geography and geomorphology),
- Earth science disciplines (GEO/01 Palaeontology and palaeoecology, GEO/02 Stratigraphic and sedimentary geology, GEO/03 Structural geology, GEO/05 Applied geology, GEO/06 Mineralogy, GEO/07 Petrology and petrography, GEO/08 Geochemistry and volcanology, GEO/09 Mineral resources and mineralogical-petrographic applications for the environment and cultural heritage, GEO/10 Solid Earth Geophysics, GEO/11 Applied Geophysics, GEO/12 Oceanography and Atmospheric Physics).
Of these 60 CFU, the student must have acquired at least 6 CFU in biological disciplines, 6 CFU in ecological disciplines and 6 CFU in Earth Sciences disciplines.
Application for admission
Application period: 22.01.2025-25.08.2025
The personal preparation of all candidates will be verified through an interview carried out by a commission of lecturers designated by the Interdepartmental Teaching Board. The commission will assess any shortcomings in the candidates' subject areas. The interview may also take place before the three-year degree - to be completed by 31 December 2025 for matriculation purposes.
The knowledge required for admission to the Master's degree course includes an adequate basic training in the biological (general biology and histology, zoology and botany), geological (geology, palaeontology, mineralogy, petrography, geomorphology) and ecological fields in order to be able to cope with the advanced level of studies (Syllabus published on https://biogeoscienze.cdl.unimi.it/it/avvisi).
During the admission interview, the following will be assessed: 1) the adequacy of the previous curriculum of studies; 2) the candidate's individual preparation.
A negative result in the interview will mean that all students, graduates and undergraduates, will be excluded from admission to the Master's degree course for the current year.
For the academic year 2025/2026, the date for the interview will be 17 September 2025 at 9.30 a.m. (for arrangements - in person or remotely - please check the notices page at https://biogeoscienze.cdl.unimi.it/it). Sessions, including individual ones, may be scheduled for those who register before summer 2025. It is in all cases necessary to check the level of English language knowledge within the indicated dates.
Candidates must present themselves with a valid identity document on the date and time indicated.
Students from the University who have applied for admission and who have acquired CFUs in excess of the required 180 during their Bachelor's degree course, by attending courses and/or laboratories included in the Master's degree course, may request their recognition in order to obtain the required 120 CFUs.
IMPORTANT: At the time of the admission interview, students must have already chosen their Curriculum. The choice must be made official at the time of enrolment.
Proficiency in English at level B1 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
· Valid language certificate at B1 level or higher, issued no more than three years before the application date. The list of language certificates recognized by the University is available at https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 .The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
· English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the application date, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. Verification will be carried out automatically, no documents need to be uploaded.
· Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/ )
Applicants who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and submit it to SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline set by the master's degree programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who fail to meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Enrolment
Application for admission: from 22/01/2026 to 25/08/2026
Application for enrolment: from 05/05/2026 to 15/01/2027
Attachments and documents
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2026.
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Programme description and courses list
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Methods in Ecosystem Analysis | 12 | 108 | Italian | BIOS-01/C BIOS-05/A GEOS-03/A |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 39 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anthropology | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/B |
| Astronomy | 6 | 48 | Italian | PHYS-05/A |
| Biogeography | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A |
| Environmental Chemistry | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHEM-01/B |
| Environmental Ethic | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | English | GEOS-01/C |
| Evolution of Animal Behaviour | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/A |
| Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modelling | 6 | 60 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
| Geological Evolution of a Habitable Planet | 6 | 52 | English | GEOS-02/B |
| Palynology | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-01/B |
| Phylogeny and Evolution | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/A |
| Population Biology and Genetics | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGRI-06/A |
| Stratigraphic Paleontology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEOS-02/A |
| Vertebrate Paleontology | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEOS-02/A |
| Wildlife Management | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/A |
Second semester
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - GUIDED PATH COURSES
the student must choose 42 cfu for a total of 7 courses in accordance with the five rules listed:
1- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (chemical, physical, mathematical and IT disciplines)
the student must choose 42 cfu for a total of 7 courses in accordance with the five rules listed:
1- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (chemical, physical, mathematical and IT disciplines)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | PHYS-05/A |
| Environmental Chemistry | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | CHEM-01/B |
| Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modelling | 6 | 60 | Italian | First semester | INFO-01/A |
2 - 2- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (agricultural, management and communication disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Economics and Policy | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Environmental Ethic | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Population Biology and Genetics | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | AGRI-06/A |
3 - 3- The student may choose 1 of the following courses (ecological disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Glaciology and Climatology | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-03/A |
| Applied Geomorphology | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-03/A |
| Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-01/C |
| Geomorphological Heritage and Geodiversity | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-03/A |
| Quantitative Ecology | 6 | 52 | English | Second semester | BIOS-05/A |
4 - 4- The student must compulsorily choose 2 or 3 of the following courses (Earth Science disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Palaeoecology | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-02/A |
| Biomineralization | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-02/A |
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | English | First semester | GEOS-01/C |
| Gemology | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-01/A GEOS-01/D |
| Geological Evolution of a Habitable Planet | 6 | 52 | English | First semester | GEOS-02/B |
| Geology of the Mediterranean Area | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-01/B GEOS-02/C |
| Stratigraphic Paleontology | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | GEOS-02/A |
| Vertebrate Paleontology | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEOS-02/A |
5 - 5- The student must compulsorily choose 2 or 3 of the following courses (biological disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation of Animals and Plants to Environment | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-02/A BIOS-06/A |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Integrated Systems | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-04/A BIOS-06/A |
| Biogeography | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A |
| Biological Interactions and Social Behaviour in Insects | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-03/A |
| Evolution of Animal Behaviour | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/A |
| Field Methods for Biodiversity | 6 | 72 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A |
| Laboratory Methods for Biodiversity | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | BIOS-01/A BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A BIOS-15/A |
| Palynology | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-01/B |
| Phylogeny and Evolution | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/A |
| Wildlife Management | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/A |
6 - RELATED AND SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES
The student must compulsorily choose 2 of the following courses:
The student must compulsorily choose 2 of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/B |
| Control Strategies for Insect Pests and Vectors | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-05/A MVET-03/B |
| Forensic Sciences | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | MEDS-25/A |
| Geophysics for Natural Risks | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-04/B GEOS-04/C |
| Mathematical Modeling | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | MATH-04/A |
| Micropedology Laboratory | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-06/C |
| Non Linear Dynamics in Quantitative Biology | 6 | 64 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-08/A BIOS-14/A BIOS-15/A |
| Principles and Dynamics of the "critical Zone" | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-06/C |
| Symbiosis and Parasitism | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-03/B |
7 - FREE-CHOICE COURSES
The student must autonomously acquire 12 CFUs from all the courses offered by the University (preferably chosen within the scientific area), as long as they are in line with the training project, subject to assessment by his/her tutor and approval by the committee in charge. In particular, the student may choose from all the optional courses in this manifesto unless previously chosen in the other rules.
This category includes any courses identified in the context of the "University Transversal Skills" reported in the resolution (see the relevant paragraph "Struttura del corso Presentazione del piano di studi").
In addition, the following course is activated as part of the DST Project of Excellence:
The student must autonomously acquire 12 CFUs from all the courses offered by the University (preferably chosen within the scientific area), as long as they are in line with the training project, subject to assessment by his/her tutor and approval by the committee in charge. In particular, the student may choose from all the optional courses in this manifesto unless previously chosen in the other rules.
This category includes any courses identified in the context of the "University Transversal Skills" reported in the resolution (see the relevant paragraph "Struttura del corso Presentazione del piano di studi").
In addition, the following course is activated as part of the DST Project of Excellence:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museology, Management and Enhancement of Naturalistic Cultural Heritage | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-02/A |
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Teaching Methodologies and Techniques for Biogeosciences | 12 | 96 | Italian | BIOS-05/A GEOS-03/A |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anthropology | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/B |
| Astronomy | 6 | 48 | Italian | PHYS-05/A |
| Biogeography | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A |
| Environmental Ethic | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| General Pedagogy | 6 | 48 | Italian | PAED-01/A |
| Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modelling | 6 | 60 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
| Geological Evolution of a Habitable Planet | 6 | 52 | English | GEOS-02/B |
| History and Teaching of Physics | 6 | 48 | Italian | PHYS-06/B |
| Phylogeny and Evolution | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-03/A |
| Stratigraphic Paleontology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEOS-02/A |
| Teaching Methodologies and Techniques for Geosciences | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEOS-03/A |
| Vertebrate Paleontology | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEOS-02/A |
Second semester
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 33 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - GUIDED PATH COURSES:
the student must choose 42 cfu for a total of 7 courses in accordance with the five rules listed:
1- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (chemical, physical, mathematical and computer science disciplines):
the student must choose 42 cfu for a total of 7 courses in accordance with the five rules listed:
1- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (chemical, physical, mathematical and computer science disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | PHYS-05/A |
| Comunication and Teaching of Mathematics | 6 | 36 | Italian | Second semester | MATH-01/B |
| Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modelling | 6 | 60 | Italian | First semester | INFO-01/A |
| Geometry in Natural and Anthropic Environments and Its Teaching | 6 | 58 | Italian | Second semester | MATH-01/B MATH-02/B |
2 - 2- The student must compulsorily choose 1 or 2 of the following courses (agricultural, management and communication disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Tools for the Dissemination of Biogeosciences | 6 | 46 | Italian | Second semester | GSPS-06/A |
| Environmental Economics and Policy | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Environmental Ethic | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | AGRI-01/A |
| General Pedagogy | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | PAED-01/A |
3 - 3- The student may choose 1 of the following courses (ecological disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geomorphology | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-03/A |
| Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-01/C |
| Geomorphological Heritage and Geodiversity | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-03/A |
4 - 4- The student must compulsorily choose 2 or 3 of the following courses (Earth Science disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Evolution of a Habitable Planet | 6 | 52 | English | First semester | GEOS-02/B |
| Geology of the Mediterranean Area | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-01/B GEOS-02/C |
| Stratigraphic Paleontology | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | GEOS-02/A |
| Vertebrate Paleontology | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEOS-02/A |
5 - 5- The student must compulsorily choose 2 or 3 of the following courses (biological disciplines):
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Integrated Systems | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-04/A BIOS-06/A |
| Biogeography | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A |
| Cell Biology | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-01/A BIOS-04/A BIOS-12/A |
| Human Anatomy | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-12/A |
| Phylogeny and Evolution | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/A |
6 - RELATED AND SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHINGS
The student must compulsorily choose 2 of the following courses:
The student must compulsorily choose 2 of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | BIOS-03/B |
| Communication, Dissemination and Teaching of Natural Sciences | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | PAED-02/A |
| Elementary Mathematics Teaching Workshop | 6 | 54 | Italian | Second semester | MATH-01/B |
| History and Teaching of Physics | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | PHYS-06/B |
| Laboratory Teaching for Natural Science Education | 6 | 36 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-01/B BIOS-03/A CHEM-01/A GEOS-01/D |
| Mathematical Modeling | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | MATH-04/A |
| Symbiosis and Parasitism | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-03/B |
7 - FREE-CHOICE COURSES
The student must autonomously acquire 18 CFUs from all the courses offered by the University (preferably chosen within the scientific area), as long as they are in line with the training project, subject to assessment by his/her tutor and approval by the committee in charge. In particular, the student may choose from all the optional courses in this manifesto unless previously chosen in the other rules.
This category includes any courses identified in the context of the "University Transversal Skills" reported in the resolution (see the relevant paragraph "Struttura del corso Presentazione del piano di studi").
In addition, the following course is activated as part of the DST Project of Excellence:
The student must autonomously acquire 18 CFUs from all the courses offered by the University (preferably chosen within the scientific area), as long as they are in line with the training project, subject to assessment by his/her tutor and approval by the committee in charge. In particular, the student may choose from all the optional courses in this manifesto unless previously chosen in the other rules.
This category includes any courses identified in the context of the "University Transversal Skills" reported in the resolution (see the relevant paragraph "Struttura del corso Presentazione del piano di studi").
In addition, the following course is activated as part of the DST Project of Excellence:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museology, Management and Enhancement of Naturalistic Cultural Heritage | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEOS-02/A |
8 - For students in the Ecosystem Analysis, Monitoring and Management curriculum and other degree programmes, the following courses are activated:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Methodologies and Techniques for Biosciences | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | BIOS-05/A |
| Teaching Methodologies and Techniques for Geosciences | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | GEOS-03/A |
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Course locations: Department of Biosciences (via Celoria 26), Settore Didattico (via Celoria 20, via Golgi 19, via Venezian 14), Department of Earth Sciences "Ardito Desio" (via Mangiagalli 34 e via Botticelli 23) and other departments/buildings located in Milan-Città Studi.
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Study plan tutor
Internship tutor
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+390250325032
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For students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes, tuition fees are to be paid in two instalments:
- the amount of the first instalment is the same for all students and is due upon enrolment
- the amount of the second instalment varies according to each student's ISEE University value and the degree programme in which they are enrolled
- for international students with income and assets abroad, the second instalment varies according to their country of origin.
Education incentive programmes and other benefits
The University offers scholarships, cafeterias, subsidised accommodation and other forms of financial support to students meeting specific economic and merit requirements.
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