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The learner:
(a) acquires increased specialized knowledge on a specific field of environmental science, which contains sufficient data from the latest scientific developments and comprises the basis for original thinking, research and professional activity.
(b) demonstrates critical understanding of the principles, theories, methodologies and practices of the particular field of involvement and of their interlinking to other cognitive domains, and
(c) has heightened critical awareness of evolutionary dynamics and of the latest issues of their specific cognitive domain.

With regard to skills, the learner is capable of:
(a) easily applying the theories and methodologies of his/her field to other research work or studies and to the development of innovative solutions in composite, interdisciplinary or innovative issues;
(b) evaluate, interpret, and promote modern scientific research and studies relevant to the subject of his/her doctorate;
(c) document his/her positions using specialized information and arguments, related to the subject of his/her doctorate, towards a specialized or non-specialized audience with clarity, adequacy and accuracy.

The learner acquires the following competences:
(a) having developed with autonomy his/her knowledge and competences at a high level, he/she may apply with professionalism the specialized knowledge and skills acquired from the conduct of his/her doctorate and effectively deal with new, interdisciplinary, or unforeseen issues;
(b) solve problems and take strategic decisions starting with inductive reasoning, which has been acquired during the in-depth studying of his/her doctorate’s subject;
(c) can have a significant contribution to the development of knowledge and practices in the academic, professional, and business field.