Student's Guide
Biology for one health
Degree class
L-13
Degree required
Diploma
Admission
Numero Programmato Locale
Language
ENG
Department
Biologia
The programme at a glance
Aggiornata a.a. 2026/2027
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in “Biology for One-Health” trains graduates with solid knowledge in the cultural fields
of basic biology that ensure the holistic approach of the One-Health model. This goal becomes increasingly indispensable
in the current historical period and in the near future in which the anthropization of new areas, the closest contact with
animals, climate change, land consumption, and global travel and trade promote the spread of diseases that pose a serious
danger to the health and well-being of humans and ecosystems on a global scale. The “Biology for One-Health” graduate,
through the enhancement of theoretical and practical knowledge from different disciplines, ensures the application of the
One-Health model in preventing the incidence of one-health hazards and solving issues that threaten ecosystem health
and human well-being.
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” provides basic and characterizing teachings that contribute to the
acquisition of knowledge and skills of the principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological area disciplines
necessary for a solid training of the biologist. The related or supplementary activities offered by the Bachelor’s Degree
allow in-depth study of particular areas of biology that contribute to the enrichment of knowledge on specific aspects related
to unique health with particular reference to human health, and conservation, preservation and recovery of ecosystems,
and the main techniques of investigation in the field.
Job opportunities
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” graduate can exercise the profession of junior biologist, with technical
executive roles in biochemical and environmental control laboratories, after passing the state examination (section B of
the register, Presidential Decree No. 328/01).
Admission and prerequisites
Admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” is by means of a locally-based admission scheme and
requires basic knowledge of the Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and various skills (e.g. problem solving,
critical evaluation of data). The course’s Didactic Coordination Commission (CCD) normally regulates the admission criteria
and any scheduling of enrolments, unless otherwise provided for by law. In the event of non-positive verification of
adequate initial preparation, the CCD assigns specific Additional Formative Obligations (OFAs), indicating the means of
verification to be fulfilled within the first year of the course.
The number of places available, the criteria and the admission procedures to the Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for OneHealth” for the academic year 2025/2026 are illustrated at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-one-health/
The Call for Admission and deadlines are published at the following link on the UniNa portal:
https://www.unina.it/it/visualizzatore?query=/didattica/offerta-didattica/corsi-a-numeroprogrammato/graduatorie-corsi-a-numero-programmato
The study plan in detail
The didactic activity is carried out in conventional modality. The Degree Course in “Biology for One-Health” can provide
distance learning, through the Teams platform, in synchronous mode on occasions provided for by the SPSB and in any
case not exceeding 20% of the training activities. If necessary, the CCD resolves which teachings also provide for teaching
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activities offered online, in compliance with Ministerial Decree No. 289 of March 25, 2021 (general guidelines for the three
year planning of universities 2021-2023), in Annex 4, letter A. Some courses may also take place in seminar form and/or
involve classroom exercises, language, and computer laboratories. Detailed information on how each course is conducted
can be found in the course sheets.
Details can be found in the Course Regulations available at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-onehealth/regolamento/
Traineeship opportunities
Students enrolled in the Degree Program may decide to carry out internships or training periods with organisations or
companies that have an agreement with the University. Traineeship and internship are not compulsory and contribute to
the award of credits for the other training activities chosen by the student and included in the study plan, as provided for
by Art. 10, par. 5, letters d and e, of Ministerial Decree 270/200420. 2. The CCD regulates the modalities and characteristics
of traineeship and internship with specific regulations. 3. The University of Naples Federico II, through the Student
Internship Office (https://www.unina.it/it/visualizzatore?query=/didattica/tirocini-studenti) ensures constant contact with the
world of work to offer students and graduates of the University concrete opportunities for internships and work experience
and to promote their professional integration.
International exchange programmes - Erasmus programme
The call for selection for Erasmus outgoing mobility for study purposes is issued centrally at the University level by the
International Relations Office on the website:
https://www.international.unina.it/students/
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” offers students the opportunity to spend time abroad at numerous
university locations. All information is available at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/internazionalizzazione/
Customizing the study plan
Students of the Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” can customise their course of study by choosing two ‘elective’
courses (6+6 CFU) for a total of 12 CFU.
The list of elective examinations offered by all the Biology Department’s degree programs is available at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-onehealth/insegnamenti/
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/insegnamenti-a-scelta-dello-studente/
Graduation thesis and final exam
The final examination for the degree in “Biology for One-Health” will consist of an exposition of the results achieved
during the activities carried out in a research laboratory, either within university facilities or at research centers,
companies or external bodies, according to the modalities established by the CdS, or of the internship activities carried
out in public and private facilities, or of the bibliographic research activities. The discussion of the thesis will take place in
the presence of a committee appointed for this purpose and may include the use of audio-visual aids. The student may
begin the thesis activity after acquiring at least 130 CFU. The thesis activity is carried out by the student with the support
of a lecturer supervisor, who may be chosen from among the teaching holders of the CdS in “Biology for One-Health” or
pertaining to the teaching area of science. The Degree Committee will meet according to a schedule that will be
published on the Biology Department website. The proclamation of the candidates will be made by public session. The
final grade awarded to the student is obtained by taking into account the student’s career, the final paper submitted and
the presentation of the paper to the committee. The Degree Committee will express the score in one hundred and tenths.
By unanimous vote, the Committee may award honors to the candidate who achieves the highest grade.
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-one-health/calendario-esamidi-laurea/
Orientation to incoming students
The Degree Course organizes inbound orientation initiatives in synergy with other courses in the Department, the School
of Engineering and Basic Sciences (SPSB) and the University. The incoming orientation provides information on the
educational offer of the Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” and on professional outlets and is aimed at high
school students from the Campania region, as well as at European and non-European students.
The activities are publicized at the following links
https://www.unina.it/it/didattica/orientamento
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/orientamento/
https://www.scuolapsb.unina.it/index.php/orientamento
https://www.pls.unina.it/
Tutoring and counseling
The Degree Course in “Biology for One-Health”, in close coordination with the SPSB, organizes in-progress orientation
and tutoring initiatives. In fact, the study course relies on the cooperation of student tutors who support students. By
focusing on peer-to-peer relations, tutoring facilitates the integration of freshmen into the mechanisms and mentality of
university study, helps struggling first-year students to find an effective study method to solve the critical issues they
encounter, and supports students in overcoming organizational and teaching difficulties.
The activities are publicized at the following links:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/orientamento/
https://www.scuolapsb.unina.it/index.php/orientamento
Career orientation and job placement
In order to orient students to the profession of biologist, Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” promotes scientific
outreach activities in various fields.
The calendar of orientation initiatives can be consulted at the link:
www.scuolapsb.unina.it
Further information and opportunities for graduate students can be found at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/orientamento/
Application timeline
The deadlines for payment of fees for matriculation and enrolment in years after the first are published at the following link
on the UniNa portal:
https://www.unina.it/it/didattica/iscrizioni-e-tasse
Courses and exams
The calendar of teaching activities (lectures, laboratory activities) for the current academic year can be found at the links:
The timetable of profit examinations, broken down into exam sessions for the academic year, can be found at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-one-health/calendario-esami
Timetable
The class timetable, updated in real time, can be found at the link:
Graduation dates
The calendar of graduation sessions scheduled for the academic year can be found at the link:
Contact persons
Giulia
Maisto
Degree Programme Director:081679095
g.maisto@unina.it
Other persons
Contact person for International Students: Prof. Gianluca POLESE who coordinates the Commission made up of Prof.
Carmen ARENA, Prof. Tiziana ANGRISANO, Prof. Salvatore VALIANTE, Prof. Arianna MAZZOLI and Ms. Paola LANIA
Contact person for training activities: : Prof. Giulia MAISTO, Dott. Fabiana ALFIERI
Contact person for student orientation: Prof. Carmen ARENA who coordinates the Commission consisting of Prof.
Patrizia CONTURSI, Prof. Rosanna DEL GAUDIO, Prof. Ida FERRANDINO, Prof. Marina PISCOPO, Prof. Fiore
CAPOZZI, Prof. Luigi ROSATI.
Representative of the student body: : the names of the student representatives are published on the website:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-one-health/
Student Administration Offices: Offices of Science MMFFNN – Via Cinthia – Edificio 1, 80126 – Napoli
(Italia)
https://www.unina.it/it/visualizzatore?query=/-/769598-segreteria-studenti-area-didattica-scienze-mmffnn
Student services: https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/servizi-per-gli-studenti/
Ufficio per la Didattica – Via Cinthia – Edificio 7, 80126 – Napoli (Italia) – uff.didattica.dib@unina.it
Links
The Bachelor’s Degree in “Biology for One-Health” is part of the Biology Department’s teaching programme.
The Department of Biology is located at the University Complex of Monte Sant’Angelo, Via Cinthia, 126, Naples, Building
7.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Universit%C3%A0+Degli+Studi+di+Napoli+Federico+II+Complesso+Universitario+di+Monte+Sant’Angelo/@40.8381192,14.1875099,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x133b0ed5dc19a33b:0xb3482663d2c21f6e!8
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Degree programme website: https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/biology-for-one-health/
Department website: https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/
University website: http://www.unina.it/
Orientation Portal: https://www.orientamento.unina.it/
The content and objectives of the teachings, how they are carried out and how they are assessed can be found at the link:
https://www.dipartimentodibiologia.unina.it/corsi-di-laurea/laurea-triennale-in-biologia/docenti-corso/
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