Master's in Biotechnology

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Master's in Biotechnology

Innovation based on science and technology

With a multidisciplinary curricula, the Master's in Biotechnology is essential for those who want to develop solutions to complex real-world problems, both in well-established and emerging scientific areas.

The course provides the opportunity to develop other areas, such as ​​technology transfer and the soft skills required for business development and innovation based on science and technology.

A dynamic environment with a strong research component constitute distinguished factors in the training provided, which highlights the relevance of scientific contributions to the development of new Biotechnology products.

"Impulso Mestre 2026" Scholarship

These scholarships, worth 450 euros, are available to all students who:
a) Are applying, for the first time to the first year of a Master’s degree at NOVA FCT;
b) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree with a final grade equal to or higher than 15 (out of 20);
c) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a higher education institution in Portugal or in another Member State of the European Union.

Note: Only candidates whose course edition takes place at NOVA FCT are eligible.

The results will be announced in November 2026.

Check the regulations (in Portuguese only)!

Why this Master's?

  • Curriculum and versatility of the master's degree;
  • Optional courses - training profiles are more flexible and can be more oriented towards the interests of each student (e.g. for ​​biopharmaceuticals, food industry, nanobiotechnology, marine biotechnology or environmental biotechnology);
  • 2 semesters for the preparation of the thesis dissertation;
  • The links with industry, collaboration and promotion of dissertations in compelling environments, inside or outside the Faculty;
  • Carrer opportunities.

Applications 2026/27

1st Phase: February 4 to March 27, 2026

2nd Phase: June 1 to July 17, 2026

3rd Phase: August 19 to September 4, 2026

Single application phase for international students: February 4 to March 27, 2026

Vacancies: 25

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Format: In-Person, Daytime

Language: English

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Course Coordinator: Ana Rita Cruz Duarte, mbt.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

The Master's in Biotechnology integrates a multidisciplinary curriculum, is essential for those who want to develop solutions to complex real-world problems, both in well-established and emerging scientific areas. Through the offer of optional curricular units, adjusted every academic year, training profiles are flexible, and can be oriented to meet the interests of each student.

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a bachelor's degree, or legal equivalent, in degrees in the areas of Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering or Technology;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized, in one of those areas, in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, in one of those areas, that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT;
  • Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the ability to complete the Master's degree in Biotechnology by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT.

Career opportunities

The versatility and high quality of the Master in Biotechnology opens excellent professional opportunities in:

  • R&D;
  • Technology transfer;
  • Management and commercial services, in various companies, research centers, and academic institutions, related to bio (pharmaceuticals), agri-food industry, environment, biomedical applications, among others.

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