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  • FINAL DEGREE EXAMINATION

    The final exam consists of the presentation and discussion in English of a thesis project with important scientific and/or applied contents, prepared by the student under the guidance of a supervisor.
     
    In order to be admitted to the final examination, students must be in possession of the credits pertaining to the educational activities envisaged in the last approved study plan, which must be added to those achieved in the final examination (28 CFU) to obtain 120 credits.
     
    The thesis work aims to develop an original research project on specific topics related to the marine environment, also referring to the practical training experiences. It can be carried out internally at the University or externally at Italian or foreign companies, organizations, institutions or other universities. The thesis has to be written in English.
     
    Students will present and defend their theses in open sessions before a Final Degree Exam Committee. The Committee evaluates the work based on its scientific rigor, originality, and depth of analysis, as well as the quality of the cited literature. Candidates are also assessed on their ability to clearly communicate and engage in critical debate during the discussion.

    The Committee may award from 1 to 8 points, which are added to the weighted average of exam marks recalculated on the basis of 110 (min of 66/110 to max of 110/110). The Committee may, by unanimous decision, award honours on the basis of the student's career.
     

    Upon request, the University issues an Open Badge to certify the MSc Degree qualification
     

    PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY THE "FINAL DEGREE REGULATIONS"

  • FINAL EXAMINATION SESSIONS - Timetable

  • THESIS ALLOCATION, APPROVAL AND GRADUATION APPLICATION - Administrative procedures and deadlines

    • STAGE 1 - BEFORE STARTING THESIS WORK
       
      At least 4 months before starting the thesis work, students must fill in the "Thesis Project Form" and send it, in *.pdf format, to didattica.ms@unimib.it in order to be approved by the Educational Coordination Council (CCD).
       
      STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE "THESIS PROJECT FORM" AFTER ACQUIRING AT LEAST 48 CFU. Students are recommended to have taken the compulsory first-year exams
       
      Teachers, please use this form to authorize any external activities: Modulo per uscite e copertura assicurativa
       
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      THESIS PROJECT FORM File
    • STAGE 2 - ALLOCATION OF THE THESIS TITLE (Post-CCD Approval, stage 1)
       
      Following the approval of the "Thesis Project Form", both the supervisor and the student must complete the subsequent administrative steps via the Segreterie Online platform (Online Student Registry):
       
      • The Supervisor: Must use their personal portal to formally register the student undertaking the thesis under their supervision.
       
      • The Student: Must subsequently access their personal portal to formally accept the supervisory allocation and submit the pertinent thesis details.
       
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      THESIS ALLOCATION_Student User Guide (IT) (Stage 2) File
    • STAGE 3 - THESIS APPROVAL AND VALIDATION
       
      Upon completion of the thesis, the supervisor will formally approve the work via the Segreterie Online (Online Student Registry) platform.
       
      Please note: The actual thesis manuscript must not be uploaded to the platform during this stage.
       
      Only after the supervisor's approval has been granted may the student submit their "Degree Achievement Application", following the standard online procedure via the Segreterie Online (Online Student Registry) platform.
       
      Generally, Stage 2 may be initiated at any time following CCD approval. However, it is imperative that your supervisor completes the thesis validation (Stage 3) prior to the administrative deadline for “Degree Achievement Application” for your target session.
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      THESIS ALLOCATION & APPROVAL_Supervisor User Guide (IT) (stages 2 and 3) File
    • STAGE 4 - APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
       
      1. Submit your Degree achievement application via the Online Student Registry (Segreterie OnLine), ensuring strict adherence to the published administrative deadlines.
       
      2. Verify the deadlines for sitting examinations and completing any other learning activities within your study plan, in accordance with the published administrative deadlines.
       
      3. In compliance with the administartive deadlines, 14 days before the date of the graduation exam the student must:
      • Upload the thesis, in *.pdf format, to OnLine Student Registry (Segreterie OnLine) 
      • Send a copy, in *.pdf format, of the THESIS SUMMARY in english (max 500 words) to didattica.ms@unimib.it  
      • Send a copy, in *.pdf format, of the THESIS to didattica.ms@unimib.it
       
      PLEASE, CHECK CAREFFULLY "FINAL EXAMINATION SESSIONS, A.Y. 2025/26 - Administrative Deadlines" DOCUMENT
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      THESIS ALLOCATION & APPROVAL_Student & Supervisor_User Guide (EN) (stages 2 and 3) File
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      THESIS SUMMARY_Template File
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      THESIS - TITLE PAGE_Template File