Bachelor's in Biology of Human and Environmental Health

The University of Padua is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy. Renowned for its rich history of academic excellence, it continues to be a leading institution for higher education and research. The university's commitment to fostering innovation and intellectual advancement is reflected in its diverse range of programs and state-of-the-art facilities. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and a collaborative approach to research, the University of Padua serves as a hub for cultivating a community of scholars and thinkers. The institution's vibrant academic environment, supported by world-class faculty and comprehensive resources, provides students with a conducive atmosphere for personal growth and academic achievement. Its extensive network of partnerships and collaborations with international institutions further reinforces its global standing, allowing students to engage in cross-cultural exchanges and broaden their horizons. Through its commitment to nurturing critical thinking and scholarly exploration, the University of Padua remains dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.

This bachelor's degree is an interuniversity programme between the University of Padua and the University of Bologna. It offers interdisciplinary training in the field of human health, with reference to the biological basis of diseases and human-environment interaction (nature vs. nurture). Students will be to combine this knowledge with advanced research methodologies adequate to cope with the new health threats, also considering the impact that the anthropogenic activities and global change, by modifying the natural environment, have on human health. The programme will provide a solid basis on the processes that underlie the functioning of the human body, and how their alteration determines the appearance of diseases. The student will possess an adequate basic knowledge of the different fields of the life sciences and multidisciplinary methodological and technological knowledge for biological investigation, necessary to understand the biology and physiology of the cell, organs and systems of the human body. In the path in Human Health, this knowledge will be integrated from learning the mechanisms of diseases, their spread in populations, and the competence in the use and application of modern experimental methods in biomedical research. In the Environmental Health path, students will learn the processes of biological adaptation to the environment, and how they are affected by global changes, and are reflected in the human health. Students will also acquire competences in the theoretical bases and the use of research methods in the environmental sector in relation to human health.