University of Milano - Bicocca

Master Degree in Marine Sciences

The international Master’s Degree in Marine Sciences is a 2-year joint degree program offered by the University of Milano-Bicocca in partnership with the Maldives National University.

The Faculty is composed of experts from the University of MilanoBicocca, the Maldives National University, as well as other non-Italian universities and research organizations. The teaching is based on a multidisciplinary approach integrating cutting-edge knowledge and research in this rapidly developing field, with the aim to address present and future environmental challenges. The Master’s program provides competencies on:

• Natural resources: management of protected areas and tourism management;
• Dissemination of scientific knowledge;
• Coastal protection: regional spatial planning, advisory services on coastal erosion, and prevention of biodiversity loss due to anthropogenic pressures;
• Fisheries and aquaculture: provision of expert consultancy services on fishing activities and fish farming;
• Maritime spatial planning: advisory services on natural, social, legal and regional planning issues.

Students are encouraged to experience national and international internships and will have the opportunity to work in the field and top-rank scientific labs, including the MaRHE Center in Maldives.

Career opportunities for Master’s Degree graduates include positions in the public or private sectors as marine environment analysts and management experts, marine biologists and ecologists, marine and coastal resources experts, marine and coastal environmental policy experts, and human relations experts in maritime activities. The program also provides a solid background to pursue doctoral studies and a career in the academic sector.