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Forest and Environmental Sciences (FES)
| Area | Agriculture |
| Degree code | L-25, Agricultural and forest sciences and technologies |
| Language | Italian |
| Admission | Free |
| Venue | Ancona |
| Lectures | On site and on line |
Features and aims of the course
The Bachelor’s degree in Forest and Environmental Sciences (SFA) provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance and sustainably manage forest and natural heritage in mountain, hilly, urban, and peri-urban areas. Its multidisciplinary structure equips students to analyze and solve complex challenges affecting natural and semi-natural ecosystems. This broad expertise is essential for decision-making, management, protection, and the economic and social development of environmental and forest resources across diverse landscapes. The SFA program also serves as a preparatory path for the Master’s degree LM-73 – Forest and Environmental Sciences and Technologies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The SFA curriculum covers the following areas of the forestry and environmental sector:
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Ecology and Forest Management
- Soil Sciences
- Pathology, Defense, and Land Protection
- Environmental Economics
- Animal Sciences
- Forest Engineering and Representation
- Enhancement of Natural Resources
YOUR FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Bachelor’s degree in SFA prepares graduates for careers in various professional fields, including:
- National and local agencies for environmental and forestry management and administration
- Technical and territorial services
- Professional and consulting firms
- Agro-forestry-pastoral companies and companies operating in the wood supply chain
- Associations, consortia, and land reclamation cooperatives
- Research institutions, quality control and certification bodies
STRENGTHS OF THE COURSE
- Close student-teacher interaction: Personalized academic support in a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
- Interdisciplinarity: Skills across different disciplines, enhancing students’ ability to tackle new challenges.
- Internationalization: Various exchange programs and collaborations with international universities and institutions through the Erasmus program.
- Practical skills: Hands-on learning through internships, laboratory activities, field projects, and educational field trips.
- Professional network: Faculty members maintain strong connections with industry professionals and researchers, providing a well-established network at regional, national, and international levels.
CONTACTS
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Giuseppe Toscano
g.toscano@staff.univpm.it
Ufficio Orientamento e Tutorato
Tel: +39 071 2203037 – 3038
orientamento@univpm.it
The course in numbers
80%
of students enrol in a Masters’ program in the field of forestry and environment
Even though the BA program provides the necessary professional skills to access the labour market, the vast majority of students enrol in a MA program
95%
of Graduate students are satisfied with their study choice
89%
of students are satisfied with professors’ clarity
94%
