Biology of Human and Environmental Health
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 | October | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Biology of Human and Environmental Health, BSc - at University of Padua
This interuniversity bachelor’s degree programme, in conjunction with the University of Padua and the University of Bologna, adopts an advanced, innovative, multidisciplinary approach to life science research and to the interaction between human health and the environment.
The first two years cover general biologic principles, human anatomy and physiology, disease mechanisms, and advanced methods in biomedical research. In the third year, students can choose to enrol in one of the two curricula: biological bases of human diseases (Padua) or environmental influences on human health (Bologna).
Programme structure
1st Year: Fundamentals of mathematics; Chemistry; Principles of Biology; Physics with applications to biological systems; Biochemistry 1; Biochemistry 2; Biostatistics; Microbiology.
2nd Year: Molecular Biology and Genetics; Cells, Tissues, Embryology and Development; Global Change and Human Biology; Computational methods in Bioinformatics; Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to environmental health; Pathology.
3rd Year:
- Human Health curriculum (at the University of Padua): Clinical and Molecular Biology; Human Genetics; Epidemiology, Public Health and Bioethics; Immunology and Immunopathology; Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
- Environmental Health curriculum (at the University of Bologna): Environmental Physiology; Botany and Plant Environment Interactions; Molecular basis of genome editing; Climate change microbiology in human health; Plant metabolism for human health and nutrition
Occupational opportunities
Graduates will be able to undertake a professional career in the following areas: laboratories and research centers, both in the public and private sectors, on a national and international level; industries in the fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors; bioinformatics service centers applied to preclinical, clinical and diagnostic research; public administration (e.g. Ministry of the Environment); local health and environmental authorities; consulting and / or communication companies and firms; consultancy for companies in sectors such as occupational safety and industrial hygiene.
From Bachelor's degree to Master's degree
The graduate in 'Biology of Human and Environmental Health' will have the choice to continue training by enrolling in Master's Degree courses already activated at the University of Padua (e.g., Molecular Biology, Sanitary Biology, Medical Biotechnologies, Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies) and Bologna (e.g., Biology of Health; Molecular and Cell Biology; Bioinformatics; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology; Science and Management of Nature, curriculum Global Change Ecology and Sustainable Development Goals), or Courses in the Biomedical Science field available nationally and internationally.
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Entry requirements
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Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.