Master in Biochemistry for Health
Education objectives
The main objective of this Master programme is to provide a solid education in Biochemistry directed to multidisciplinary areas of research and development of Human Health, including sectors of industry and services.
In addition to training, the specific objectives aim at fostering skill and ability development.
Specific objective 1 - Development of abilities and skills:
Collect and interpret scientific data
Reason based on the most current scientific knowledge
Adapt to new situations and make decisions
Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations reporting scientific results
Specific objective 2 - Training:
Critical evaluation of experimental results grounded in intensive laboratory practice
Mathematical modeling of biological systems
Search of relevant scientific databases and use of specific software
Use of specialized scientific equipment
General characterization
DGES code
BioqSaude
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Master
Access to other programs
Available soon
Coordinator
Teresa Catarino
Opening date
September 2019
Vacancies
Vacancies: 25
Fees
Annual fees:
Naitonal Students: 1.063,47 € (euros)
International Students: 2700,00 € (euros)
Schedule
Monday to Friday from 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Teaching language
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Degree pre-requisites
a) "Licenciado" or Master degree or its legal equivalent;
b) Foreign University degree obtained after a first or second cycle of studies organized in observance of the principles of the Bologna Treaty by a member State that signed this Treaty;
c) Foreign University degree that has been recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a "licenciado" degree by the Scientific Councils of FCT-UNL, ITQB-UNL or FCM-UNL;
d) Academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized as sufficient to enroll in the study cycle by the Scientific Council of the Master in Biochemistry for Health.
Course Structure
Semester 1
Bioanalytical Procedures (6 ECTS)
Integrated Laboratory Practicals I (6 ECTS)
Methods for Characterization of Biomolecules (6 ECTS)
Option 1 *
Active Ingredients (3 ECTS)
Basics of Toxicology (3 ECTS)
Bioenergetics (3 ECTS)
Drug Discovery, Design and Development (3 ECTS)
Functional organization of the cell (3 ECTS)
Glicobiology and Disease (3 ECTS)
Semester 2
Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics (6 ECTS)
Integrated Laboratory Practicals II (6 ECTS) **
Molecular Bases of Disease (6 ECTS)
Option 2 *
Bioethics (3 ECTS)
Biopharmaceuticals (3 ECTS)
Biological Effects of Radiation (3 ECTS)
Bionanotechnology (6 ECTS)
Entrepreneurship (3 ECTS) **
Human Genetics (3 ECTS)
Molecular Immunology (3 ECTS)
Structural Biochemistry A (6 ECTS)
* Students choose up to four curricular units corresponding to a total of 12 ECTS
** Classes take place between the 1st and 2nd semesters
Semesters 3 and 4
Dissertation (60 ECTS)
Conditions of admittance
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Evaluation rules
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