Biology of Human and Environmental Health at University of Bologna – English-taught Bachelor's in Italy

Biology of Human and Environmental Health is an English-taught programme offered by University of Bologna in Italy.

Biology of Human and Environmental Health is offered by University of Bologna. You can also browse all courses in Italy for comparable English-taught options.

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This 3-year First Cycle Degree (L-13 Biology, 180 ECTS) is delivered entirely in English through the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA) as a joint international programme with the University of Padua, with teaching locations in Padova and Bologna. The programme examines the biological bases of disease alongside human-environment interactions.

• ✓First-two-year foundation — cellular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics and physiology areas
• ✓Third-year focus — biological bases of diseases or environmental influences on human health
• ✓Practical activities included alongside theoretical and methodological training
• ✓Theoretical and methodological approaches to human health and environmental influences

The areas above summarise the official programme description at a high level. Confirm the current module list on the official Bologna programme pages for your enrolment year.

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The programme builds understanding of the biological bases of disease together with the ways environmental factors affect human health. Training combines theoretical study with methodological approaches used in human and environmental health.

• ✓Disease biology — biological bases underlying human disease
• ✓Human-environment interactions — how environmental influences relate to human health
• ✓Biomarker identification skills for human and environmental health
• ✓Data-analysis and research methods for human and environmental health

Practical activities support this skills training. For broader context on preparing for science degrees in Italy, see our Study in Italy guide.

The programme is a 3-year First Cycle Degree (L-13 Biology, 180 ECTS) run jointly with the University of Padua. Access follows the annual official Bologna call — verify the current admission page before applying.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's academic background and programme-specific admission requirements.

According to the University of Bologna's official course pages, the programme describes guidance, internships and support for students moving into further study or work. Graduates may, after the relevant State examination, enrol in the professional register as junior Biologist.

Further study can include second-cycle degrees and first-level university master's programmes. For broader planning, see our Study in Italy guide.

Scholarship availability should be confirmed with the university and the relevant regional scholarship authority.

Scholarship availability and awards depend on eligibility and official university or regional policies.

This is a restricted-access, 3-year First Cycle Degree (L-13 Biology, 180 ECTS) delivered entirely in English as a joint degree with the University of Padua, with teaching locations in Padova and Bologna through the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA). Admission details sit alongside the existing admission requirements above — always verify the current official Bologna admission page for the applicable procedure.

International opportunities documented on the official pages include internships in international organisations and exchange programmes, alongside practical activities during the degree. Confirm current options on the official programme pages before planning around them.

Students applying from India should use this English-taught biology pathway as a starting point and then verify the current Bologna programme call, academic eligibility and admission steps before applying. See our Study in Italy guide, the Italy university admission process, Universitaly guidance and Italy student visa guidance.