Agro-Industrial Technology
Education objectives
The Undergraduate Programme in Agro-Industrial Technology at NOVA FCT, established in 2022, combines science and innovation to address the challenges of the modern agro-industrial sector. Focused on digitalisation and technological advancement, the programme equips students to tackle climate and environmental challenges while promoting sustainability, innovation, and efficiency in the agro-industrial field.
This degree is structured around fundamental scientific areas, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics, fostering professionals with expertise in agro-food technologies. It prepares students to implement technological solutions that enhance efficiency in food processing and support smarter, more sustainable agriculture.
Why Choose This Degree?
Innovation and digitalisation: Training focused on the application of advanced technologies in the agro-industrial sector
Market-oriented education: Curriculum aligned with the needs of companies in the agro-industrial field
Valued professional profiles: Development of skills in sustainability, innovation, and cost reduction in agriculture
Career Opportunities
Food Industries (Animal and Plant Products, Oils, and Olive Oils)
Public and private agricultural companies, producer organisations, and other livestock farming associations
Quality Control
Industrial Planning and Projects
Consultancy and Auditing; Marketing and Commercialisation Strategies
Scientific Research and Teaching
Public Administration, Central and Local
General characterization
DGES code
1173
Cicle
Bachelor (1st Cycle)
Degree
Licenciado
Access to other programs
Access to 2nd cycle
Coordinator
Fernando José Cebola Lidon
Opening date
September
Vacancies
38
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 | ||
| Agro-Industrial Technology | TAI | 72 | 3 |
| Engineering Sciences | CE | 15 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | EI | 15 | 0 |
| Robotics | R | 12 | 0 |
| Biology | B | 6 | 0 |
| Biochemistry | Bq | 6 | 0 |
| Energy | E | 3 | 0 |
| Environmental Engineering | EA | 3 | 0 |
| Materials Engineering | EMt | 6 | 0 |
| Informatics | I | 6 | 0 |
| Physics | F | 6 | 0 |
| Mathematics | M | 6 | 0 |
| Chemistry | Q | 6 | 0 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | CHS | 3 | 3 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 168 | 12 | |
(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
Specific exams:
One of following groups:
02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics or
02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
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 UC 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 UC 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 |
| 13189 | Biology | 6.0 |
| 13188 | Soil Genesis and Conservation | 6.0 |
| 10344 | Informatics for Science and Engineering | 6.0 |
| 7382 | Mathematics I | 6.0 |
| 10429 | Chemistry C | 6.0 |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7321 | General Biochemistry B | 6.0 |
| 10352 | Soft Skills for Science and Technology | 3.0 |
| 13192 | Stress Factors in Agroindustry | 3.0 |
| 12292 | Physics I G | 6.0 |
| 13190 | Introduction to Real Time Systems | 6.0 |
| 13191 | Technologies for Water Extraction and in Agro-industrial Uses | 6.0 |
| 3.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 13193 | Analysis and Computational Treatment in the Agroindustry | 3.0 |
| 13196 | Automation in the Food Industry | 6.0 |
| 12612 | Climate and Climate Change | 3.0 |
| 13197 | Geomatics | 3.0 |
| 13198 | Nutrients, Contaminants and Toxic Compounds in Food | 3.0 |
| 13194 | Principles of Nutrition and Food | 3.0 |
| 13195 | Agroindustrial Technologies I | 9.0 |
| 4.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 13199 | Sustainable Use of Additives in the Food Industry | 3.0 |
| 13201 | Energy Fundamentals and Applications for Industry | 3.0 |
| 13202 | Agri-Food Systems | 6.0 |
| 12512 | Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation | 3.0 |
| 13204 | Fermentation and Conservation Technology | 3.0 |
| 13200 | Agroindustrial Technologies II | 6.0 |
| 13203 | Efficient Use of Water in the Agro-industry | 6.0 |
| 5.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 13206 | Agroindustry and Sustainability | 3.0 |
| 10670 | Remote Sensing | 6.0 |
| 13212 | Geoenvironmental Engineering | 3.0 |
| 10420 | Quality Management | 6.0 |
| 13205 | Food Raw Materials and Innovation | 3.0 |
| 13207 | Post-Harvest Technology and Innovation | 3.0 |
| 6.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12561 | Engineering Economics | 3.0 |
| 13209 | Introduction to Electronic Micro-Systems | 3.0 |
| 7492 | Materials for Energy Conversion and Conservation | 6.0 |
| 3733 | Production Planning and Control | 6.0 |
| 13208 | Food Security and Policy | 6.0 |
| 6.º Semester - Opção 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10579 | Economics | 3.0 |
| 10506 | Socio-Economics of Innovation | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 6.º Semester - Opção PIIC/PIPP | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 13210 | Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | 3.0 |
| 13211 | Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção. |