Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro (abilitante alla professione sanitaria di Tecnico/a della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro)

/ Overview

The three-year degree programme in Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro (Environmental and Workplace Prevention Techniques) at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus of Rome, trains health professionals specialised in the protection of collective health, safety in the workplace and environmental protection.
The programme integrates scientific, regulatory and technical knowledge, preparing students to operate in contexts characterised by high organisational and managerial complexity.

The training deals with the main areas of prevention in an interdisciplinary way, including occupational safety, hygiene and public health, environmental protection, food safety and health promotion.

Students acquire useful tools to identify risk factors, assess critical issues and contribute to the design of interventions aimed at prevention and health protection.

Particular emphasis is given to on-the-job learning through practical activities and professional internships carried out in National Health Service facilities, public bodies and private entities.
These experiences allow them to deal with real operational situations and to develop application skills that are fundamental for the exercise of the profession.

The training course also promotes the development of analytical, control, surveillance and consultancy skills, which are essential for operating in the various areas of health and environmental prevention.
The multidisciplinary approach makes it possible to integrate scientific, technical, regulatory and organisational aspects, offering complete and up-to-date preparation.

Thanks to the versatility of the skills acquired, the programme opens up professional opportunities in numerous sectors of the public and private sector, preparing figures capable of making a concrete contribution to the protection of health, safety and quality of living and working environments.

Why choose Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro at Università Cattolica?

This programme trains health professionals able to operate in the various areas of prevention, safety and health protection, through an interdisciplinary preparation that combines technical, scientific and regulatory skills.

High employability

Preparation required in both the public and private sectors, with numerous professional opportunities in the fields of safety, environment, public health and prevention

Multi-disciplinary training

Integration of knowledge related to occupational safety, hygiene and public health, environmental protection, food safety and management systems

Practical experience in the field

Internship activities in public bodies, companies and specialised realities that allow you to develop operational skills from the early stages of the programme

Contact with the professional world

Direct confrontation with professionals, companies and institutions operating in the main areas of prevention and health protection

Skills that can be used in different sectors

Preparation that allows you to work in production, health, environmental, food and consulting services

Specialisation opportunities

Possibility to continue training through masters, advanced courses and advanced training courses dedicated to the various areas of prevention

A constantly evolving profession

Central role in challenges related to sustainability, innovation, public health, risk management and the One Health approach

Versatile job profile

Preparation that allows you to intervene in different contexts, contributing to the protection of health, safety and quality of living and working environments

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

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Positive evaluation of the internship experience

The training received allows them to develop a highly qualified and increasingly sought-after professional profile, capable of responding to the needs of a constantly evolving labor market and making a concrete contribution to prevention and health promotion.

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Programme structure

The three-year degree programme in Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro is developed over three years and provides multidisciplinary preparation that integrates health, environmental, technical and regulatory skills.
The programme combines theoretical, laboratory and professionalising activities, with a strong focus on the practical application of knowledge through internships at National Health Service facilities and realities in the public and private sectors.

First year

The first year is dedicated to the acquisition of the scientific and methodological foundations necessary to understand the processes that affect health, safety and the environment.

Basic sciences: in-depth study of biology, chemistry, physics and fundamental biomedical disciplines

Fundamentals of prevention: introduction to the principles of public health, hygiene and protection of collective health

Methodological tools: acquisition of the basics of statistics, computer science and data analysis applied to health and environmental contexts

Regulatory framework: first elements of health, environmental and occupational safety legislation

Second year

In the second year, the characterising areas of the profession are deepened, with particular attention to risk assessment and control and prevention activities.

Safety in the workplace: study of occupational risk factors and prevention and protection strategies

Environmental hygiene: analysis of environmental matrices, pollutants and their effects on health

Health prevention: in-depth study of the epidemiology and methodologies used for the protection of public health

Food safety: knowledge of control and surveillance processes along the food supply chain

Third year

The last year is oriented towards the consolidation of professional skills and the operational application of the knowledge acquired.

Supervision and control: in-depth analysis of inspection activities and verification procedures in living and working environments

Management and quality systems: knowledge of organisational tools for safety, environmental and health management

Health promotion: development of interventions aimed at prevention and improvement of collective well-being

Professional preparation: integration of technical, health and regulatory skills required for the exercise of the profession

Professional internships

The programme includes internship activities distributed over the three-year period at health authorities, public bodies, prevention services, laboratories, companies and consulting firms.
Experience in the field allows the development of operational skills in supervision, control, monitoring and risk assessment.

The structure of the programme allows students to acquire a complete preparation in the various areas of prevention, training professionals able to operate in the protection of health, safety and the environment in public and private contexts.

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Teaching approach

The training combines theoretical teaching, practical activities and professionalizing internships, with the aim of developing technical, organizational and relational skills that can be directly spent in the various areas of prevention.

Field experiences represent a central element of the course and accompany students from the first year.

Learning through experience: constant integration between lessons, practical activities and real operational contexts to promote a concrete understanding of the processes of prevention and health protection

Progressive professional internships: training activities distributed over the three-year period with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility, under the supervision of dedicated professional and educational tutors

Comparison with professional contexts: experiences carried out in services of the National Health Service, public bodies and private realities that allow you to get to know the different areas of the profession up close

Development of professional reasoning: activities oriented towards risk analysis, assessment of critical issues and application of control, supervision and prevention procedures

Continuous tutoring: accompaniment by experienced professionals who support the student in the learning process and in the progressive acquisition of operational skills

Assessment of skills in the field: verification of learning through practical activities, papers, case studies and internship exams aimed at certifying the professional skills gained during the programme

Teamwork and multidisciplinary approach: collaboration-oriented training with professionals from different health, technical and organisational fields

The integration between academic training and professional activities makes it possible to develop a concrete and progressive preparation, promoting the acquisition of the skills required to operate in the fields of public health, occupational safety, environmental protection and food safety.

Highlights

Integration between basic sciences, prevention and legislation

Practical internship in prevention and surveillance services

Inspection and control skills in the field

Multidisciplinary approach between health, environmental and legal fields

Possibility of international mobility and in-depth graduates degrees

/ Admission

The admission process

To enrol in the degree programme in Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro, it is necessary to take an admission test and participate in a merit list.

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions: 20 of logic, 30 of scientific culture (chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics), 5 of general culture and 5 of ethical-religious culture.
At the end there are also 8 reserve questions, used only in case of any anomalies.
The test lasts a total of 60 minutes, plus an additional 8 minutes for reserve questions.

The exam takes place via a web testing platform with a remote control system, which requires a PC with webcam and microphone, stable connection and a dedicated smartphone or tablet for security procedures.
There is also a free online simulator accessible after payment of the fee, useful for practicing before the test.

Rankings and notices

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Call for applications 2026/2027

Registration

How to register for the entrance exam

From 18 May until 11:59 p.m. on 1 September 2026 , it is possible to register for the admission test by paying the participation fee ( €130.00). The payment - to be made by 1 September 2026 - constitutes the completion of the registration without which it is not possible to take the exam.

Calendar of tests

The admission tests are held remotely ( home-based mode) on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026 at 2:30 pm.

When registering for the test, each candidate selects the session they wish to participate in, subject to availability of places.

Choice of degree programmes

When enrolling, it is possible to indicate up to 2 undergraduate degree programmes among those on offer of the Faculty of Medicine for the academic year 2026/27 (art. 1 of the call, table below) specifying the order of preference (first choice and, if applicable, second choice) with the exception of the courses active at the Claudiana teaching centre in Bolzano, for which it is necessary to consult the https://www.claudiana.bz.it/it website.

The chosen degree programmes and the order of preference can be changed by 1 September 2026 by using the "modify competition registration" function of your enrolment profile.

Preferences and the order of preference are binding in the preparation of the merit rankings, therefore a careful reading of art. 10 of the competition notice.

How the rankings are drawn up

The final rankings of each degree programme will be drawn up taking into consideration as a matter of priority:

1) the choices and the order of preference expressed by each candidate (first and second choice);

2) the score obtained.

Therefore, each ranking will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as "first choice" ordered on the basis of merit, and then of those who have indicated the course as "second choice" in turn ordered on the basis of merit.

The following criteria will be observed in the allocation of places:

if the candidate is admitted to the course indicated as the first choice (priority 1), the second choice, if expressed, is automatically cancelled (and eliminated from the corresponding ranking);
if the candidate is admitted to the programme-campus indicated as second choice (priority 2), the first choice remains valid and the candidate retains his or her place in the ranking list for possible scrolling (even if he/she enrols in the degree programme indicated as second choice);
if the candidate is NOT admitted to the first choice course nor, if expressed, to the second choice one, he or she is placed in the ranking list for both of which he or she may be asked to enrol by subsequent scrolling.

In any case , the order of preference is preserved

How the admission test takes place

The exam is delivered REMOTELY (via online web testing platform with remote control system).

It is essential to have:

A PC (Windows 8 operating system, or later, or LINUX) or MAC (MAC-OS 10.14 or later) equipped with a webcam and microphone;
GOOGLE CHROME browser (min. version 81.0) to be used as the only browser provided;
Internet connectivity with minimum upload and download speed of 1.5 Mbps;
A smartphone or tablet (Android min 4.1 – IOs min v.8) equipped with a webcam. The use of wifi is also recommended, during the procedure you will be asked to download an APP on your smartphone/tablet (34MB) from Google Play or AppStore (depending on whether you use a smartphone with Android or IoS operating system).

The tablet can ONLY be used as a replacement for the Smartphone, not the PC/Mac

Contents of the admission test

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (max 60 points) distributed as follows:

20 logical reasoning questions;
30 questions on scientific culture: 10 on chemistry, 10 on biology, 5 on physics and 5 on mathematics (with elements of logic);
5 general culture questions;
5 questions of ethical-religious culture.

At the end of the exam, each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes (so-called "reserve questions"), one for each subject, automatically assigned by the platform.

The "reserve" questions do not contribute to the determination of the final score;
they will be used only in the event that an anomaly emerges in one or more questions of the test that leads to their cancellation, replacing only the one relating to the same subject.

The test lasts 60 minutes

Online simulator

By paying the test participation fee, the candidate can access the online simulation platform made available by the University free of charge and unlimitedly :
Access the registration profile;
Under the heading "List of competitions in which you are registered" click on the link: "Admission to the degree programme in Cosmetic Science and Technology and to the Degree Courses in Health Professions a.y. 2026/2027";
On the Competition Registration Summary page, at the bottom left, there is the "Link Simulator"

Recommended texts for the preparation of ethical-religious culture questions

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

Summary table of deadlines

Description	Deadline
Applications Applications for additional time and/or aids Uploading foreign securities	From 18 May to 1 September 2026
Publication of convocations	From 7 September 2026
Admission tests (home-based)	11 and 12 September 2026
Publication of scores and consultation of the papers	From 18 September 2026
Publication of final rankings	From 23 September 2026
Enrolment	Until 29 September 2026
Takeovers	From 30 September 2026

Info & Support

For information and/or support on booking exam sessions and paying the participation fee , please contact convocazioni@ilmiotest.it

For any other information on the competition registration procedure, please contact

the toll-free number 800.954.459 (Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)

the form on page https://www.unicatt.it/richiesta-informazioni-lauree-triennali

Degree programmes

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
2B4J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	55	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza
2B5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	35	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Segreteria Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ) (Tel.0975354203)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ)
2A2J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	140	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2A5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	33	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri A.S.L. Rome 1 Piazza di Santa Maria della Pietà 5, Pavilion 90, 1st floor 00135 Rome
2F9A	Nursing (L/SNT1)	95	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero University Degree and Master Course c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6, 25121 Brescia (Tel. 0303518656)	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Degree Course and University Master's Degree c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6 25121 Brescia
2A6J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	50	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino (Tel. 0115294481)	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino
2B2J	Midwifery (L/SNT1)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2B8J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	60	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2B0J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	30	Socio-Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT) (Tel. 0761292570)	Social Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT)
2N2D	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	40	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel. 0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2B9J	Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance (L/SNT2)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2D6A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2G2A	Occupational Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G6B	Cardiocirculatory pathophysiology and cardiovascular perfusion techniques (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2C1J	Dietistic (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2H9A	Dietistic* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2P9A	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2C8J	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	15	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2Z0J	Dental Hygiene (L/SNT3)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G8A	Dental Hygiene* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2C3J	Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F6A	Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques (L/SNT4)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
3D5F	Cosmetic Science and Technology (L-29)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

CODE

DEGREE PROGRAMME

SEATS

DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT

LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

3D5F

Cosmetic Science and Technology

(L-29)

30

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

"A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

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Admission test preparation courses

Prepare for the entrance tests of the "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery with online courses in Italian, designed to accompany you towards the test with dedicated teaching support and virtual classes with a reduced number of participants.

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Internships and career opportunities

The Faculty offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.

Internships and vocational training

The professional internship represents a central element of the training course and allows you to develop technical, relational and organisational skills directly related to the profession of the Prevention Technician.
Through field experience, students consolidate professional reasoning, critical thinking and the ability to operate in the different areas of prevention.

The activities are carried out under the supervision of professional and educational tutors who accompany the student in the learning process, encouraging a progressive assumption of responsibility and a direct confrontation with real operational situations.

At the end of each year, the skills acquired are assessed through an internship exam that takes into account the entire course taken, the documents produced and a practical test based on case studies relating to hygiene and public health, food safety and safety in the workplace.
This process makes it possible to verify in a concrete way the development of the professional skills required by the profession.

The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.

Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

At the end of the programme, the graduate possesses specialised skills that can be immediately spent in the various areas of prevention and protection of public health.
Will be able to operate with technical autonomy in health, environmental, food and work contexts.

Identification and assessment of risks

Analysis of chemical, physical and biological factors through technical tools and advanced control procedures

Supervision and inspection activities

Carrying out checks and inspections as a Judicial Police Officer in the health, food and environmental sectors

Design of preventive interventions

Definition and implementation of actions aimed at promoting health and reducing risks

Work in multidisciplinary contexts

Collaboration with professionals, public bodies and national and international bodies in the various fields of prevention

Technical and professional advice

Support activities for companies, public administrations and third sector entities in the management of security and regulatory compliance

Approach to contemporary challenges

Management of issues related to sustainability, global health, the environment and the One Health model

The preparation acquired allows you to effectively enter public and private contexts, responding to the needs of a constantly evolving sector with a high demand for qualified professionals.

Career prospects

Graduates in Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro (qualifying for the health profession of Environment and Workplace Prevention Technician) operate with responsibility and autonomy in the various areas of prevention, safety and health protection, both in the public and private sectors.

National Health Service

Activities in prevention and safety services in the workplace, public hygiene, food hygiene and nutrition, public health and territorial assistance

Environmental Agencies (ARPA)

Control, monitoring and assessment of environmental impact at regional and provincial level

Public bodies and administrations

Inclusion in the bodies and structures of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Policies with supervisory and prevention functions

Prevention and protection services

Activities in public and private companies for the management of safety in the workplace and risk assessment

Private sector and consulting

Collaboration with companies, professional firms and service companies for control, certification and regulatory compliance activities

Freelance

Exercise of the activity independently in the various areas of prevention and safety, within the limits provided for by current legislation

The professional profile allows a transversal insertion in multiple economic and production sectors, with skills applicable in diversified and constantly evolving contexts.

Our Alumni

After obtaining the degree, graduates find employment in hospitals, IRCCS, health authorities, rehabilitation centers and social health facilities, operating in the main areas of physiotherapy.
The training carried out in close integration with the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS promotes rapid integration into the world of work, both in the public and private sectors.

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Don Gnocchi Foundation

Source: LinkedIn Alumni Report – January 2026

Continuing your studies

The degree programme in Tecniche della prevenzione nell'ambiente e nei luoghi di lavoro is designed to provide a solid and immediately expendable preparation, which at the same time allows the continuation of training in the specialised field.
The programme integrates scientific, technical and regulatory skills that form the basis for access to further levels of professional qualification.

Graduate degrees in Safety and Risk Management for Public Health: in-depth study of risk management, prevention and audit activities in the health and environmental fields

Specialisation in safety and prevention: development of advanced skills on health protection in the workplace and control systems in different operational contexts

Technical-management training: consolidation of tools for the analysis, evaluation and management of prevention systems in complex organisations

Continuous professional updating: participation in training initiatives for the maintenance and evolution of skills in the sector

The continuation of studies represents an opportunity for professional growth and consolidation of skills, useful for accessing increasingly qualified roles in prevention, safety and health protection systems.

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