Overview

The Animal Care degree from University of Padua provides knowledge, skills and competences to develop qualified human resources specialised in animal care, husbandry and welfare, able to operate in different international contexts. Multidisciplinary field experiences, including visits to zoological parks, rehabilitation centres, research facilities, are organised to introduce students to the practical activity.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in private and public organisations where management, health, welfare and preservation of animals are driven by a modern and international approach. Job opportunities include taking care of animals in a controlled environment and assisting experts in the monitoring of animals intended for recreational, research, educational, sport and assistance activities.

Programme Structure

Common path (1st-2nd year): Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Bioethics and Legislation; Animal Biology and Genetics; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Husbandry and Welfare; Behavioral Neuroscience; Communication Skills; Prevention and Control of Transmissible Diseases; Nutrition; Comparative Reproduction; Pharmaco-Toxicology; General Pathology.

Study plans (student choice, 3rd year):

-Wild and Zoo Animals-Animals in Scientific Research-Aquatic Animals

The study plan “Animals in scientific research” is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Health (DM 5/8/21).

Specific subjects for deepening the knowledge in each professional field of action will be taught.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

3.0/5

English requirements

IELTS

6.0

PTE

65

TOEFL

80

Scholarships Information

Visa information

Student Visas for Italy
Are you from Bangladesh? You might need a student visa…

Don’t worry, everything is ok. We’re on it, and we’re doing all we can to make your search for the right international degree in Italy a little easier and more enjoyable. Still, while we’re catching up, you can always beat us to it and:

Check if you really need a student visa.
Since you’re from Bangladesh and planning full-time academic study in Italy, yes, you’ll definitely need a student visa (visto per studio).

Start exploring the official Italian government website.
For Bangladeshi applicants, the Italian Embassy in Dhaka handles student visas. That’s where all the latest and most reliable information lives. Bookmark it, read it, reread it.

Check the deadlines.
The visa process can take several weeks, and missing a step or delaying your appointment could mean missing the start of your semester. Not the kind of plot twist you want.

Go on a paperwork treasure hunt.
Passport?
Letter of Acceptance from your Italian institution?
Visa application form, proof of accommodation, bank statements, health insurance, language test results, academic transcripts… yes, the list is long. And yes, you’ll need every single piece.

Start saving up.
You’ll need to show you can financially support yourself while studying in Italy. That means proving you can cover tuition, living expenses, travel, visa fees, and maybe even your weekend gelato cravings.

Boost your language skills.
Even if your program is in English, learning some Italian never hurts. Strong language skills help at your visa interview and make life in Italy so much easier.

All in all, getting your Italian student visa might feel like a lot but it’s one big step toward an even bigger adventure.

Good Luck!

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