University of Padua

Overview

The Master’s programme in Environmental Sciences for Ecological Transition at the University of Padua is designed to equip students with the scientific and technical skills necessary for assessing, protecting, and restoring environmental systems. This programme plays a crucial role in supporting the ecological transition by emphasizing the utilization of environmental data, risk assessment methods, and monitoring tools to facilitate informed decision-making in both public and private sectors.

What you'll study

Common core

• International environmental law, policies, and projects
• Environmental data analysis
• Renewable energy for sustainable development and environmental transition
• Risk assessment and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Management of environmental pollutants
• Biomonitoring of environmental systems
• Genetic and microbiological tools for environmental applications
• Remote sensing for the environment

Path 1 – Sustainability and resilience of territorial systems

• Vegetation, micrometeorology, and climate change
• Soil and water conservation
• Nature-based solutions
• Soil health and carbon farming
• Ecosystem services evaluation for agroecological transition

Path 2 – Management of sustainable processes

• Environmental analytical monitoring
• Natural transformations and advanced treatments of organic substances
• Minerals for climate actions
• ESG management and social and environmental responsibility
• Waste management and environmental remediation

Capstone / final assessment: Typically includes a final thesis or equivalent assessment—please confirm with the university.

Entry requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with foundational knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Ecology, including understanding agricultural and human systems.

English language: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent is recommended.

Documents typically required: Degree certificate/transcript, CV, and proof of English level (if applicable). Please confirm specific document requirements with the admissions office.

Selection: The selection process may include a review of academic background and/or an admissions assessment.

Career prospects

Graduates of this Master’s programme are well-prepared for various career opportunities in environmental consultancy, public policy, resource management, and sustainability. They can work in diverse fields, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies focused on environmental impact and ecological transition.