Applied Chemistry

Education objectives

With a broad foundation in science and further specialization through master''s and PhD degrees in areas such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Food Technology, or even Business Management, Applied Chemists pursue careers in diverse fields, including the chemical and biological industries, pharmaceutical organic synthesis, or forensic research.

Why Choose This Degree?
Fosters hands-on experience in scientific research
Encourages engagement with leading researchers and prestigious research centers
Provides extensive career opportunities
Our graduates enjoy exceptional employability rates

Career Opportunities
Forensic Research
Industry – Fine Chemistry (Synthesis), Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology
Healthcare – Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Public Health Laboratories, Medical Research Institutes
Agriculture and Environment – Environmental Technology, Quality Control, Consultancy
Teaching and Research
Other Careers – Journalism in specialized magazines, reagent and laboratory material companies, regulatory bodies and committees

General characterization

DGES code

1122

Cicle

Bachelor (1st Cycle)

Degree

Licenciado

Access to other programs

Access to 2nd cycle

Coordinator

João Carlos da Silva Barbosa Sotomayor

Opening date

September

Vacancies

30

Fees

Portuguese students: 697 euros/year

Foreign students: 7000 euros/year

Schedule

Daytime

Teaching language

Available soon

Degree pre-requisites

Duration : 3 years
Credits : 
180 ECTS

 

Scientific Area Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Chemistry Q 96

0

Mathematics M 18 0
Biochemistry Bq 12 0
Physics F 6 0
Social Sciences and Humanities CHS 3 0
Biology B 0 6
Transferable Skills CC 3 0
Biology or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry  B / EQ / Q 0 6
Biology or Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry Technology or Chemistry  B / EQ / TBq / Q 0  12
Biology or Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry Technology or Chemistry B / Bq / EQ / TBq / Q 12 (a) 0
Any Scientific Area QAC 0 6 (b)
Total 150 30

(aProject can be performed in any one of those scientific areas.

(b) 6 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list a

Conditions of admittance

Specific exams:

07 Physics and Chemistry + 16 Mathematics A

Admission formula:

50% of the final grade obtained in secondary school

50% of the final grade of the specific(s) exam(s)

Minimum grade of the specific(s) exam(s): 95

Minimum grade of the application: 95

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 two 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.

Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos (Licenciaturas, Mestrados Integrados e Mestrados.)

Structure

1.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
10352 Soft Skills for Science and Technology 3.0
10707 Elements of Analysis and Algebra I 6.0
10690 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 6.0
10715 Chemistry of the Elements 6.0
10824 Laboratory Techniques 3.0
3683 Chemical Structure and Bonding 6.0
2.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
10650 General Biochemistry A 6.0
8789 Elements of Analysis and Algebra II 6.0
13476 General Physics Q 6.0
10676 Inorganic Chemistry I 6.0
7087 Organic Chemistry I 6.0
3.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
10652 Metabolism and Regulation 6.0
12791 Probabilities and Statistics A 6.0
10698 Analytical Chemistry 6.0
2212 Physical Chemistry I 6.0
7095 Organic Chemistry II 6.0
4.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
7102 Separation Methods 6.0
12922 Instrumental Methods of Analysis I 3.0
13027 Physical Chemistry II 6.0
10866 Inorganic Chemistry II 3.0
12512 Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation 3.0
12923 Chemical Thermodynamics 3.0
4.º Semester - Opção A
Code Name ECTS
Options
1116 Molecular Biology B 6.0
3804 Microbiology B 6.0
O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção.
5.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
7107 Structural Analysis 6.0
10710 Chemical Reaction Mechanisms 6.0
12924 Instrumental Methods of Analysis II 6.0
5.º Semester - Opção B
Code Name ECTS
Options
10718 Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 6.0
10701 Biosynthesis of Natural Products 6.0
12594 Bioreaction Engineering 6.0
7104 Molecular Genetics B 6.0
O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção.
5.º Semester - Unidade Curricular do Bloco Livre
Code Name ECTS
Options
11066 Unrestricted Electives 6.0
O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção.
6.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
10748 Processes, Development and Monitoring 3.0
11035 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program 3.0
12925 Project 12.0
6.º Semester - Opção C1
Code Name ECTS
Options
7113 Industrial Bioenergetics 6.0
1116 Molecular Biology B 6.0
7112 Genetic Engineering 6.0
3804 Microbiology B 6.0
11324 Qualitative Analytical Chemistry 3.0
10705 Computational Chemistry 3.0
10716 Chemoinformatics 3.0
10704 Organic Synthesis 6.0
10688 Enzyme Technology 6.0
O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção.
6.º Semester - Opção C2
Code Name ECTS
Options
7113 Industrial Bioenergetics 6.0
1116 Molecular Biology B 6.0
7112 Genetic Engineering 6.0
3804 Microbiology B 6.0
11324 Qualitative Analytical Chemistry 3.0
10705 Computational Chemistry 3.0
10716 Chemoinformatics 3.0
10704 Organic Synthesis 6.0
10688 Enzyme Technology 6.0
O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção.