Master in Consultant in Forensic Environmental Sanitary Engineering (cisaf)

The Second-Level Master in Consultant in Forensic Environmental Sanitary Engineering (CISAF) is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Civil, Industrial Engineering and Architecture. The programme covers forensic consultancy in environmental sanitary engineering, the management of drinking water and wastewater, waste characterisation and disposal, environmental remediation, indoor and outdoor emissions and authorisation aspects. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 12 months, is worth 60 credits and is delivered in person in Catania, with compulsory attendance of 80%. It comprises 315 hours of lectures and exercises, 810 hours of personal study and 375 hours of compulsory internship. The language is Italian, with knowledge of English required. The cost is €2,506.

The aim is to train experts who work as technical consultants at courts, prosecutors' offices, public bodies and private companies in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings. Career opportunities are forensic technical consultant, environmental analyst, soil and water remediation expert, environmental engineer and environmental monitoring technician. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.