University of Padua

Overview

The MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Education at the University of Padua offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate expertise in environmental monitoring, ecological research methodologies, and the foundational principles of sustainability. Students will also acquire skills to effectively convert environmental knowledge into impactful educational resources and learning experiences.

What you'll study

Year 1

• Applied Statistics for Natural Sciences
• Environmental Biogeography
• Applied Ecology and Ecosystem Services
• Past Climate and Climate Change
• Georesources and Geoheritage in the Anthropocene
• Ethics and Environmental Economics

Year 2

• Development, Adaptability and Resilience
• Methods for Wildlife Monitoring
• Remote Sensing of the Environment
• Conservation, Restoration and Remediation
• Environmental Assessment and Evaluation

Capstone / final work: The programme culminates in a dissertation or similar assessment, typically focused on topics related to environmental monitoring, assessment, conservation, or environmental education.

Entry requirements

Applicants must possess a minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science and Technologies or a closely related discipline. A strong foundation in areas such as Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, Chemistry (general, organic, inorganic), Life Sciences (including botany, ecology, zoology, anatomy, biochemistry, genetics), and Earth Sciences (such as geology, paleontology, mineralogy, geomorphology, petrography) is required. Relevant knowledge of European Union law may also be applicable.

Some candidates may be evaluated based on their degree title and overall GPA, with additional entry criteria potentially in place.

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme can explore diverse career paths, including positions in environmental monitoring and assessment, conducting biodiversity and habitat surveys, and developing educational programmes for a variety of institutions such as schools, museums, parks, aquaria, and botanical gardens.