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