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

  1. Degree holder in named area or in the Exact Sciences and Technology areas;
  2. Holders of a foreign academic degree in required areas conferred following the 1st cycle of studies according to the Bologna Process;
  3. 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;
  4. 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:

  1. Course classification;
  2. Academic and scientific curriculum;
  3. Professional curriculum;
  4. 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