Wild and Zoo Animals study plan

The Wild and Zoo Animals study plan prepares graduates to work with wildlife across a variety of interconnected contexts.
The programme explores wildlife in natural environments through the study of ecology, population monitoring, biodiversity conservation and interactions between wildlife and human activities. At the same time, it develops the competences required to manage animals living in zoos, wildlife parks and rehabilitation centres, focusing on welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, conservation and animal management.
These two perspectives represent complementary aspects of the same professional field. Animals rescued from the wild may require rehabilitation before being released back into their natural habitats, while zoo populations play an increasingly important role in conservation, research and breeding programmes aimed at protecting threatened species.
Different settings, one common goal: promoting wildlife conservation and ensuring high standards of animal welfare both in natural ecosystems and in human-managed environments.

  Aquatic Animals study plan

The Aquatic Animals study plan prepares professionals specialised in the care, management and conservation of aquatic species.
Career opportunities include aquaria, research and conservation centres, marine wildlife rehabilitation facilities and projects dedicated to monitoring and protecting freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems.
Aquatic environments present unique challenges. Animals living in water perceive, communicate and interact with their surroundings in ways that differ profoundly from terrestrial species. Understanding these differences is essential for ensuring animal welfare and developing effective management and conservation strategies.
The programme explores the physiology, ecology and behaviour of major aquatic taxa, including fish, marine mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Graduates develop the competences required to assess welfare, manage populations in controlled environments, design species-specific management strategies and contribute to the conservation of aquatic biodiversity.

  Animals in Scientific Research study plan

The Animals in Scientific Research study plan prepares professionals specialised in the care and management of animals used in biomedical and scientific research.

A central objective is ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare while supporting the implementation of the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement), which represent the ethical and scientific foundation of modern research.
The programme develops competences in laboratory animal management, welfare assessment, behavioural evaluation, environmental enrichment and monitoring of housing conditions. Students also learn to work alongside researchers and veterinarians to minimise animal use and reduce any potential impact on welfare, while promoting the development and implementation of scientifically validated alternative methods whenever possible.
By integrating animal behaviour, physiology, pathology, legislation, bioethics and research methodology, the programme prepares graduates to operate in full compliance with national and European regulations and to contribute to increasingly responsible, ethical and high-quality scientific research.