Biochemistry for Health
Education objectives
The Master in Biochemistry for Health of NOVA is a joint programme from NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA and NOVA Medical School. The objective of this master course is to provide a solid education in Biochemistry directed to multidisciplinary areas of research and development of Human Health, including sectors of pharmaceutical industry and services.
The Master in Biochemistry for Health has a duration of two years. The first year is a curricular year (60 ECTS) in which six mandatory curricular units (CU) provide solid foundations in theoretical and practical Biochemistry. A large number of optional CU covers a broad range of topics enabling the student to choose his own path.
The second year is fully dedicated to the master’s dissertation (60 ECTS) which can be completed at one of the partners (NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA or NOVA Medical School) or at another national or foreign research institution.
Why this Master''s?
- Students receive multidisciplinary academic training, based on the unique competences of the partner institutions (NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA and NMS)
- Students acquire deep knowledge in Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry, while developing critical thinking and laboratory experimental skills
- Students may customise the course by choosing from a wide range of optional CU
- Students have direct contact with basic research projects and research and development projects in industry and health-related services
Career opportunities
With the Master in Biochemistry for Health the students will find jobs in:
- Research and Development of Drugs and Biopharmaceuticals
- Research in Health and Disease related topics
- Laboratories of Clinical Analysis
- Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industry
- Public Health
- Regulatory Bodies and Commissions
General characterization
DGES code
889
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
Maria Teresa Nunes Mangas Catarino
Opening date
September
Vacancies
25
Fees
Portuguese students: 1100 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Biochemistry | Bq | 84 | 0 |
| Biophysics | Bf | 12 | 0 |
| Biochemistry or Biophysics or Biology or Biotechnology or Chemistry or Social and Human Sciences | Bq / Bf / B / Bt / Q / CHS | 0 | 24 |
| TOTAL | 96 | 24 | |
Conditions of admittance
Admission requirements
- Degree holder in named area or in the Exact Sciences and Technology areas;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree in required areas conferred following the 1st cycle of studies according to the Bologna Process;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree in required areas recognized as meeting the objectives of the Bachelor´s degree by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the capacity to accomplish referred cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Ranking:
- Course classification;
- Academic and scientific curriculum;
- Professional curriculum;
- Possible interview
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 three 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.
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 |
| 11177 | Methods for Characterization of Biomolecules | 6.0 |
| 11178 | Integrated Laboratory Practicals I | 6.0 |
| 11176 | Bioanalytical Procedures | 6.0 |
| 1.º Semester - Opção I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10804 | Bioenergetics | 3.0 |
| 5324 | Biosensors | 6.0 |
| 11186 | Drug Discovery, Design and Development | 3.0 |
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 12032 | Glycobiology and Disease | 3.0 |
| 12317 | Medical Microbiology | 3.0 |
| 11185 | Functional organization of the cell | 3.0 |
| 11182 | Active Ingredients | 3.0 |
| 11184 | Basics of Toxicology | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 1.º Semester - Opção II | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10804 | Bioenergetics | 3.0 |
| 5324 | Biosensors | 6.0 |
| 11186 | Drug Discovery, Design and Development | 3.0 |
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 12032 | Glycobiology and Disease | 3.0 |
| 12317 | Medical Microbiology | 3.0 |
| 11185 | Functional organization of the cell | 3.0 |
| 11182 | Active Ingredients | 3.0 |
| 11184 | Basics of Toxicology | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 11179 | Molecular Bases of Disease | 6.0 |
| 11181 | Integrated Laboratory Practicals II | 6.0 |
| 11180 | Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics | 6.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Opção III | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10828 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 11187 | Synthetic and Systems Biology A | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 11193 | Structural Biochemistry A | 6.0 |
| 10801 | Biological Effects of Radiation | 3.0 |
| 11834 | Human Genetics | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester - Opção IV | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10828 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 11187 | Synthetic and Systems Biology A | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 11193 | Structural Biochemistry A | 6.0 |
| 10801 | Biological Effects of Radiation | 3.0 |
| 11834 | Human Genetics | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Trimester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 2.º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 11190 | Master Thesis in Biochemistry for Health | 60.0 |