Biogeosciences: Analysis of Ecosystem and Science Communication
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | September | find out | find out |
About Biogeosciences: Analysis of Ecosystem and Science Communication, MSc - at Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Milan
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.
For more information about this course, please see the program leaflet.
Entry requirements
Contact Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, University of Milan to find course entry requirements.