Cell and Molecular Biology
Education objectives
Cellular and Molecular Biology is a field at the frontier of knowledge. It is rapidly evolving, requires specialized training, and has significant societal implications.
This bachelor’s degree provides a foundation for understanding the main biological phenomena at the cellular and molecular levels, with a strong emphasis on the genetic component.
The degree allows students to explore and deepen their knowledge of key processes in fundamental biology through hands-on laboratory experience, enabling the application of advanced scientific and technological skills in areas of Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Why Choose This Degree?
A robust and diverse experimental component, providing hands-on experience with the main techniques used in biological, biomedical, and biotechnological laboratories.
A solid and integrated perspective on the various levels of biological organization, from molecules to multicellular organisms.
Elective courses that offer flexibility and allow students to tailor their education to their interests.
A tutoring system that provides guidance and academic support, fostering an optimized academic path and the full integration of students into academic life.
Career Opportunities
Research in various areas of biological sciences, with an emphasis on Molecular Genetics, Oncobiology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology.
Pharmaceutical, food, and biotechnology industries and start-ups.
Teaching.
Public health (genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology laboratories in hospitals and centers of diagnostic and analysis).
Consultancy in Biotechnology and Biomedicine.
Forensic science and environmental sciences.
General characterization
DGES code
984
Cicle
Bachelor (1st Cycle)
Degree
Licenciado
Access to other programs
Access to 2nd cycle
Coordinator
Luís Jaime Gomes Ferreira da Silva Mota
Opening date
September
Vacancies
65
Fees
Portuguese students: 697 euros / year
Foreign students: 7.000 euros / year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 ECTS
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Biology | B | 99 | 15 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | CHS | 3 | 0 |
| Physics | F | 12 | 0 |
| Informatics | I | 6 | 0 |
| Mathematics | M | 12 | 0 |
| Chemistry | Q | 24 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 159 | 21 | |
(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 + 04 Economy
02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics
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 |
| 10647 | General Biology | 6.0 |
| 3737 | Chemistry of Life | 6.0 |
| 10692 | General Mathematics | 6.0 |
| 10713 | General Chemistry | 6.0 |
| 10649 | Biology Laboratory Techniques I | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 13318 | General Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 11146 | Informatics for Science and Engineering B | 6.0 |
| 11823 | Introduction to Biophysics A | 6.0 |
| 12658 | Probability and Statistics D | 6.0 |
| 11194 | General Organic Chemistry A | 6.0 |
| 3.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7933 | Animal Biology | 6.0 |
| 11010 | Cell Biology A | 6.0 |
| 10651 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 6.0 |
| 13317 | Metabolism and Regulation C | 6.0 |
| 11821 | Thermodynamics B | 6.0 |
| 4.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10654 | Molecular Biology A | 6.0 |
| 3466 | Plant Biology | 6.0 |
| 10653 | Biosafety and Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 3804 | Microbiology B | 6.0 |
| 12512 | Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation | 3.0 |
| 8143 | Laboratory Techniques in Biology II | 6.0 |
| 5.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10655 | Molecular Genetics A | 6.0 |
| 12028 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 6.0 |
| 5.º Semester - Opção 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10656 | Immunology | 6.0 |
| 10657 | Applied Microbiology | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 5.º Semester - Opção 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11822 | Cellular and Molecular Toxicology | 6.0 |
| 10659 | Virology | 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 |
| 12030 | Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| 7112 | Genetic Engineering | 6.0 |
| 10661 | Physiology | 6.0 |
| 12029 | Project in Cell and Molecular Biology | 12.0 |
| 6.º Semester - Opção PIIC/PIPP | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11012 | Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | 3.0 |
| 11013 | Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção. |