Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine
Education objectives
Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine are fundamental areas of study for the well-being and increasing the average life expectancy of any human being. The knowledge acquired through studies in these areas saves the lives of millions of human beings every day.
From the analyzes and research carried out by professionals in this area, numerous solutions arise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention phases of diseases, such as vaccines and medicines.
The Master''s in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine gives you the opportunity to actively participate in expanding the limits of scientific knowledge and make a positive and, sometimes, decisive impact on human and animal health, worldwide.
Why this Master''s?
- Inspiring curriculum plan, with a comprehensive and stimulating educational offer;
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment in the area of Biomolecular Sciences;
- National and international recognition of this course due to the good training of the students who attend and complete it;
- Excellent employability prospects: professionals who complete this course are highly sought after to join multidisciplinary teams in various sectors of the job market;
- Access to more advanced scientific-technological development, corresponding to 3rd cycle studies (PhD);
- Expository and dynamic theoretical classes, including Seminars given by internationally recognized Scientists or Industry collaborators;
- Theoretical-practical classes on solving advanced problems in Biomedicine and an intensive laboratory component.
Career opportunities
- Medical centers and hospitals;
- Clinical and veterinary laboratories;
- Public health;
- Forensic Science;
- Pharmaceutical industry;
- Food industry;
- Cosmetic industry;
- Biotechnology industry;
- Consultancy in government organizations.
General characterization
DGES code
993
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
Maria Alexandra Núncio de Carvalho Ramos Fernandes
Opening date
September
Vacancies
30
Fees
Portuguese students: 1500 Euros/year
Foreign students: 7000 Euros/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Molecular Genetics / Biomedical Sciences | GMBC | 72 | 0 |
| Cellular Biology | BC | 12 | 0 |
| Microbiology | Mb | 3 | 0 |
| Molecular Biology | BM | 3 | 0 |
| Bioinformatics or Molecular Biology or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Social and Human Sciences or Materials Eng. or Molecular Genetics/Biomedical Sciences or Microbiology | Bi / BM / Bt / Bq / CHS / EMt / GMCB / Mb | 0 | 21 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 a) |
| TOTAL | 93 | 27 | |
(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
Available soon
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 three 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.
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 |
| 993 | Developmental Biology | 6.0 |
| 10915 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3.0 |
| 7633 | Neurobiology | 6.0 |
| 10770 | Gene Regulation | 6.0 |
| 1.º Semester - Opção A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 10776 | Bioinformatics in Biomedicine | 6.0 |
| 5340 | Biomaterials | 6.0 |
| 5324 | Biosensors | 6.0 |
| 12032 | Glycobiology and Disease | 3.0 |
| 12107 | Cell Death and Injury | 3.0 |
| 10775 | Food Microbiology | 6.0 |
| 10772 | Laboratory Rotations A | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 9.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 1.º Semester - Unidade Curricular de Bloco Livre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 10777 | Human Genetics and Oncobiology | 6.0 |
| 10778 | Cellular Microbiology | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Opção B1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11179 | Molecular Bases of Disease | 6.0 |
| 10828 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 11853 | Molecular Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 10783 | Clinical Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 7637 | Structural Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 10717 | Genomics and Molecular Evolution | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 |
| 12106 | Disease Neurobiology | 3.0 |
| 10780 | Laboratory Rotations C | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 15.0 créditos nesta opção. |
| 2.º Semester - Opção B2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11179 | Molecular Bases of Disease | 6.0 |
| 10828 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 11853 | Molecular Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 10783 | Clinical Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 7637 | Structural Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 10717 | Genomics and Molecular Evolution | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 |
| 12106 | Disease Neurobiology | 3.0 |
| 10780 | Laboratory Rotations C | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Opção B3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11179 | Molecular Bases of Disease | 6.0 |
| 10828 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| 11189 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3.0 |
| 11853 | Molecular Biomedicine | 3.0 |
| 9192 | Bionanotechnology | 6.0 |
| 10783 | Clinical Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 7637 | Structural Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| 10717 | Genomics and Molecular Evolution | 3.0 |
| 11188 | Molecular immunology | 3.0 |
| 12106 | Disease Neurobiology | 3.0 |
| 10780 | Laboratory Rotations C | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Unidade Curricular de Bloco Livre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 |
| 2.º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10916 | Master Thesis in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine | 60.0 |