This PhD Programme started in 2009/2010, and it is currently a joint degree of the University of Aveiro, Nova (the New University of Lisbon), and the University of Porto.
The number of ECTS needed to obtain the degree is 240, meaning the normal duration is four lective years. The fees charged may depend on which of the three Universities is the main supervisor of the thesis work located. They are now 2750 € per year.
The Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Chemistry is hosted by three top Portuguese Universities. The staff members involved in the Programme form a large network of chemists, biochemists, pharmacists and chemical engineers, dedicated to the development of Sustainable/ Green Chemistry.
Sustainable Chemistry is the new name of Industrial Chemistry. As presented by SusChem (www.suschem.org), the European Chemical Industry Technological Platform, Sustainable Chemistry has an encompassing nature, covering aspects of different areas of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and White Biotechnology.
Sustainable Chemistry is thus contributing to tackling some of the main challenges presented to chemistry in the 21st century.
This Programme covers subjects as diverse as synthesis and manufacturing; protection of individuals and analytical chemistry; computational chemistry, theory and molecular design; biochemistry; drug design, materials science, biomaterials and nanotechnology; environmental chemistry; energy and chemical engineering. Graduates will specialise in one these areas. They will arrive at the job market at a time when strong demand for graduates in Sustainable/ Green Chemistry programmes is expected, from both industry and academy.
Portuguese students: 2.750€
Foreign students: 2.750€
1st june to 16th july (1st phase)
1st october to 30th november (2nd phase)
International Applications
Vacancies for 2020/2021:
50
Admission rules:
PDQS aims at recruiting students with:
PDQS will welcome diversity and it will recruit internationally as much as possible.
The Programme has 10 doctoral fellowships per year, attributed according to the selection and ranking criteria below. Apart from these fellowships, the programme admits candidates with other sources of financial support. For instance, in 2014, the Programme enrolled 30 students.
Candidates with a Masters degree in any area of Science and Technology, with at least 18 (Bologna) credits in Chemistry or equivalent subjects, are admitted to the annual call for candidates. Although there is no major cut-off related to the background of the candidates, a solid knowledge of English language is mandatory, as well as a minimum knowledge of Engineering/Scientific methodologies with a Grade-Point Average in engineering and science areas equal or higher to 14/20 (Portuguese Scale or equivalent by conversion in case of foreign candidates).
Ranking:
The process of selecting and ranking applicants is carried out by the Coordination Committee, with a few added members of the Scientific Council. External experts may be added to the Committee, whenever necessary. It involves a careful analysis of each candidate's curriculum vitae, including the academic background ( degree and eventually GPA score), scientific experience, letter of motivation and reference letters, and, finally, personal interview.
The final ranking score of each candidate is determined by:
Course coordinator:
Professor Ana Aguiar Ricardo
DGES
Registration number R/A -Cr 128/2014 on 17/11/2014
A3ES
Prior accreditation on 12/06/2014, for 6 years
The Department of Chemistry is a permanent organic unity of the NOVA School of Science and Technology, devoted to teaching, to scientific research and to provide services in areas of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering. The Chemistry Department (DQ, founded in 1981, has recognized market implementation in education and employment, particularly so because of the novelty and specificity introduced by the course in Applied Chemistry with which teaching at the School of Chemistry began.
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