Mastger Degree in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection

 

Location: Ancona
Access: Open Access
Order: LM-75
Type: Master Degree (2 years)


 

The course of study in short

Our MSc in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection (Italian class LM-75) aims to train specialists in analysing and managing the complex relationship between the man and the environment, in the context of sustainable management of natural resources, and planning and coordination of civil protection initiatives. Activated in the academic year 2006-2007 as a MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Civil Protection, in 2015-16 its title was changed, together with its content and structure, in order to improve professional skills. The course strongly deals with the themes of 'risk', declined in many of its components. A distinctive feature of this course is the interdisciplinary approach to the study of natural processes, including extreme events and their consequences on socio-economic systems. Students acquire specific skills in risk assessment (chemical, industrial risk, fire risk and prevention, geological, climatic, biological, ecological risk) and civil protection, both in the field of forecasting, prevention and mitigation of extreme natural events, and in the planning and management of emergencies (disaster risk reduction, GIS tools in environmental and civil protection, integrated emergency management, medicine for major emergencies and disasters), in addition to environmental protection (legislation and environmental monitoring, waste management and environmental remediation, nature conservation and management of protected areas, environmental certifications and regulations, environmental sustainability and renewable energy). The laboratory and field practices, the other professional activities in environmental monitoring, telecommunication techniques, remote sensing, fire fighting techniques and emergencies at sea, as well as the final dissertation, complete the training, allowing the student to apply theoretical knowledge to either real or simulated situations. The training path is a continuation of the bachelor degree course in Environmental Sciences and Civil Protection (Italian class L-32) of this university; moreover, it is also open to graduates of other degree classes, interested in extending their knowledge and know-how on the aforementioned issues. The access to the course is open, subject to the verification of the curricular requirements and, if needed, an interview will assess the adequacy of the preparation. At the end of the course, the title of Master Degree in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection is achieved. The title allows access to Postgraduate Courses and PhD programs. In particular, at the Polytechnic University of Marche, a doctoral program in Sciences, Civil and Environmental Protection curriculum, has been active for years, which represents the natural follow up for graduates who intend to continue in research and third level university studies. The possession of the MsC degree in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection also allows access, after examination and / or training, to the Italian professional registers (DPR 328/2001 and DM 386/2007 annex 2) of biologists, geologists, territorial planners, agronomists and doctors in forestry.

 

Professional profile and employment opportunities

Function in a work context:

The professional profile of the graduate in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection is characterized by an interdisciplinary scientific, legislative and managerial preparation that allows him to approach in an integrated way problems related to environmental degradation and extreme natural events (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods) , etc.). The knowledge of different typologies of risk (chemical, biological, environmental, geological and climatic), together with social, economic and legislative aspects related to environmental sustainability, allows graduates to propose plans, strategies and interventions for forecasting and management of environmental impact and restoration of altered environments, and for different types of emergencies. More than a specialist in a particular discipline, this professional figure must have the ability to interact and communicate with experts in various sectors, to collect and summarize data and information, necessary for solving complex situations. In the particular area of civil protection, this graduate must also have the ability to coordinate the several and urgent technical rescue activities, necessary for a rapid restoration of normality. In addition to the ability to collect and interpret the data necessary for the definition of a specific case-study, graduates in Environmental Risk and Civil Protection must be able to evaluate problems that involve social, economic and ethical choices, have the ability to communicate information also to non-specialist stakeholders (mass media, administrators, political decisors and legislators).
Functions
• Environmental consultant for monitoring and remediation of degraded ecosystems
• Capability to perform and coordinate sampling activities of different environmental matrices, and laboratory analyses through advanced analytical methods for the assessment of contamination levels
• Develop informatic tools for spatial analysis and socio-environmental processes
• Develop sustainable energetic strategies (both from renewable and fossil sources)
• Coordinate and management of environmental and civil protection emergencies
• Communicate clearly and unambiguously the status of an environmental or civil protection emergency (mass media, decisors, policy makers, legislators)
• Develop educational projects on environmental and civil protection
• Promote public activities aimed at risk prevention and raise public awareness on risk prevention and environmental sustainability
• Write research projects and proposals for funding

Skills associated with the function:
Responsabile di pianificazione ed interpretazione di piani di monitoraggio ambientale
Coordinatore delle attività di protezione civile
Pianificatore delle emergenze (sviluppo piani di emergenza)
Specialista del recupero e della conservazione del territorio
Pianificatore di strategie di salvaguardia dell'ambiente
Certificatore energetico-ambientale degli edifici

Employment opportunities:
Gli sbocchi occupazionali attesi riguardano l'accesso a:
Strutture pubbliche e private preposte al controllo e protezione dell'ambiente, Enti nazionali e locali con funzioni di protezione civile
Studi professionali e società di consulenza (energie alternative, sicurezza sul lavoro, ecc), ESCO (Energy Service Company)
Strutture pubbliche o private di ricerca applicata allo studio delle condizioni dell'ambiente e dei problemi di inquinamento (Università, CNR, ENEA, ecc.)
Industrie di varia natura (chimica, estrattive, manifatturiere, elettroniche, biotecnologiche, ecc.), Enti pubblici (ministeri, regioni, comuni)
Agenzie internazionali (Nazioni Unite, Unione Europea, agenzie non governative)
I laureati che avranno crediti in numero sufficiente in opportuni gruppi di settori potranno, come previsto dalla legislazione vigente, partecipare alle prove di ammissione per i percorsi di formazione per l'insegnamento secondario.

 
 
 
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