Overview

BCEQ graduates engage in biodiversity analysis and protection, environmental monitoring, research, scientific communication, and education, addressing both national and international demand for biodiversity experts.

Objectives and Professional Roles

The Biodiversity, Conservation And Environmental Quality program from University of Siena trains highly qualified environmental biologists with expertise in various aspects of biodiversity, focusing on nature conservation and environmental quality assessment.

Graduates are equipped to work in biodiversity analysis and protection, environmental monitoring, research, scientific communication, and teaching, addressing the urgent national and international demand for biodiversity experts.

In addition to working as freelance biologists, graduates can pursue careers as researchers and managers in:

International, national, and regional agencies focused on environmental and biodiversity conservation

Universities and public or private research institutions

Local authorities and consortia managing museums, parks, protected areas, and nature reserves

Biological, environmental, and quality control laboratories

Graduates can also qualify for teaching positions in scientific disciplines at public and private primary and secondary schools through relevant courses or competitive examinations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity and Conservation of Fungi

Biodiversity and Pharmaceuticals

Bioinformatics

Conservation Biology

Environmental Quality and Management

Microbial Biodiversity

Molecular Applied Zoology

Plant Diversity

Reproductive Biology and Control of Pest Insects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Siena, Italy

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Economics & Policy View 4 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

The amount of tuition fees is based on both the student’s family income, as declared in the ISEE certification, and on merit

Living costs

Siena

Italy

600 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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