Program Overview
The Marine Science at University of Milano - Bicocca is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Marine Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- Location: Milano, Malé, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Chemistry of Marine Environment
- Introduction to Marine Biology
- Introduction to Marine Physical Geography
- Biodiversity and Marine Ecology
- 1st Module
- 2nd Module
- Physics of the Sea
- International Law of the Sea and Marine Environment Protection
- Coastal and Marine Hazard and Resilience
- Elective courses
- Internship
- Further language courses
- Final examination
- Marine Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Vertebrate Zoology
- Geobiology
- Political Geography and Geopolitics of the Sea
- Coastal and Marine Botany
- Management of Aquatic Resourses: Fisheries
- Marine Molecular Biology
- Biofacies
- Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
- Applied Geomorphology and Habitat
- Waves and Turbulence
- Coastal Risks and Dynamics
- Environmental Law
- Human Geography of Small Island Systems
- Coastal and Maritime Tourism
- Maritime Sociology
- Comunication Skills and Interpersonal Relation Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree or a three-year university diploma, or another recognized qualification obtained from a foreign institution. An English language certification is also required, issued by a body accredited by the University, corresponding to the B2 level. Direct access is provided to students who have already completed a three-year university degree in one of the following categories:
- Ministerial Decree 270/04:
- Ministerial Decree 509/99:
1 Biotechnology, 30 Geographical Sciences, 8 Civil and environmental engineering, 12 Biological sciences, 7 Urban planning and land and environmental planning, 20 Agricultural, food and forestry sciences and technologies, 22 Sea and air transport science and technology, 27 Science and technology for the environment and nature, 16 Earth Sciences 40 Livestock and animal production science and technologies.
Graduates with a high competence level but whose background is not entirely consistent with the requirements, may be admitted after an assessment interview. The interview will focus on the candidates knowledge of computer science, mathematics, physics and chemistry, and his/her expertise regarding life sciences, Earth science, ecology as well as knowledge related to the social, legal and economic aspects of the issues covered by the postgraduate degree program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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