Biotechnology
Education objectives
With a multidisciplinary curricula, the Master''s in Biotechnology is essential for those who want to develop solutions to complex real-world problems, both in well-established and emerging scientific areas.
The course provides the opportunity to develop other areas, such as technology transfer and the soft skills required for business development and innovation based on science and technology.
A dynamic environment with a strong research component constitute distinguished factors in the training provided, which highlights the relevance of scientific contributions to the development of new Biotechnology products.
Why this Master''s?
- Curriculum and versatility of the master''s degree;
- Optional courses - training profiles are more flexible and can be more oriented towards the interests of each student (e.g. for biopharmaceuticals, food industry, nanobiotechnology, marine biotechnology or environmental biotechnology);
- 2 semesters for the preparation of the thesis dissertation;
- The links with industry, collaboration and promotion of dissertations in compelling environments, inside or outside the Faculty;
Career opportunities
The versatility and high quality of the Master in Biotechnology opens excellent professional opportunities in:
- R&D;
- Technology transfer;
- Management and commercial services, in various companies, research centers, and academic institutions, related to bio (pharmaceuticals), agri-food industry, environment, biomedical applications, among other
General characterization
DGES code
1017
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Acesso ao 3.º ciclo
Coordinator
Ana Rita Cruz Duarte
Opening date
September
Vacancies
25
Fees
Portuguese students: 1250 euros/year
Foreign students: 7000 euros/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Biotechnology | Bt | 72 | 0 |
| Genetics | G | 6 | 0 |
|
Chemical Engineering |
EQ | 6 | 0 |
|
Human and Social Sciences |
CHS | 3 | 0 |
| Biotecnhology or Biology or Chemical Engineering or Microbiology or Materials Engineering ou Industrial Engineering | Bt / B / EQ / Mb / EMt / EI | 0 | 24 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 a) |
| TOTAL | 90 | 30 | |
(a) 6 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, which includes the unity of all scientific areas of NOVA FCT.
Conditions of admittance
- Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in the areas of Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Technology;
- Holders of an academic degree awarded by a foreign institution in one of the areas referred above, upon completion of a 1st cycle program organized according to the Bologna Process;
- Holders of an academic degree awarded by a foreign institution in one the areas referred above, which the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT accepts as meeting the requirements of a bachelor’s degree;
- Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT deems appropriate for carrying out successfully the Master’s Program in Biotechnology.
Ranking:
- Degree grade;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Possible interview.
Evaluation rules
The evaluation of all UCs is continuous for all the components that integrate it, and it must be completed by the last day of the school term of the academic semester.
The continuous evaluation of a UC must include a minimum of three elements in the set of evaluation components, on dates adequately spaced throughout the period of classes.
All UCs with a theoretical-practical evaluation component must provide, in addition, a form of evaluation of this component by exam, to be carried out after the period of classes (Examination of Appeal).
All requirements and conditions related to the evaluation of the UC, namely the minimum weights and classifications, if any, of each component, as well as the Frequency conditions, are defined a priori and, mandatorily, published in the Discipline Form.
For each UC, combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.
The final Dissertation (or Project) involves a public discussion with a Jury.
Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos (Licenciaturas, Mestrados Integrados e Mestrados.)
Structure
| 1.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12184 | Biochemical Engineering | 6.0 |
| 10770 | Gene Regulation | 6.0 |
| 1.º Semester - Opção A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 5340 | Biomaterials | 6.0 |
| 5324 | Biosensors | 6.0 |
| 10775 | Food Microbiology | 6.0 |
| 10685 | Separation Processes for Biological Products | 6.0 |
| 10658 | Molecular Toxicology | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 1.º Semester - Opção B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 5340 | Biomaterials | 6.0 |
| 5324 | Biosensors | 6.0 |
| 10775 | Food Microbiology | 6.0 |
| 10685 | Separation Processes for Biological Products | 6.0 |
| 10658 | Molecular Toxicology | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 1.º Semester - Unidade Curricular de Bloco Livre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10826 | Biocatalysis and Bioremediation | 6.0 |
| 10827 | Synthetic and Systems Biology | 6.0 |
| 10829 | Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Opção C | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 12183 | Marine Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| 12185 | Plant Biotechnology for Agriculture and Forestry | 3.0 |
| 12422 | Microbial Fuel Cells | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 |
| 3705 | Quality Planning and Control | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester - Opção D | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 12183 | Marine Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| 12185 | Plant Biotechnology for Agriculture and Forestry | 3.0 |
| 12422 | Microbial Fuel Cells | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 |
| 3705 | Quality Planning and Control | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 8891 | Master Thesis in Biotechnology | 60.0 |