Objectives
The Undergraduate Programme on Cell and Molecular Biology aims at explaining the basic structures and fundamental processes of life at molecular and cellular level, providing an in-depth study of concepts together with the development of advanced technological and scientific skills in Cell and Molecular Biology.
The Undergraduate Programme on Cell and Molecular Biology follows the current model in other European Universities: 3 year cycle with a total of 180 ECTS (1st cycle). The first 4 semesters work towards building a solid knowledge in supporting scientific areas (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics etc), which provide sufficient background to enable students to continue with more specialised courses. The last two semesters consist of more specialised classes, such as applied microbiology, immunology, virology, and toxicology.
At the end of the course, it is expected that students: i) understand the major concepts in cell and molecular biology and are able to apply the acquired knowledge; ii) have an active attitude towards problem solving and experimental design; iii) use acquired skills in a professional atmosphere (e.g. research or industry); iv) demonstrate effective use of transferable skills in oral presentation, report writing and the use of information technology
Curriculum
Career opportunities
- Further academic development - Continuation towards 2nd cycle
- Research/Academia (Portugal and abroad)
- Teaching and Research (Universities and High Schools)
- Pharmaceutical, Food and Biotechnology companies
- Health Professions (e.g. Genetics and Microbiology clinical laboratories)
- Forensics
- Insurance Companies
- Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation
- Biotechnology/Biomedical Consultants
Tuition Fees
Portuguese students: 697 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Applications
Entrance requirements for the 2023/2024 academic year
Vacancies for 2023/2024:
65
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
Minimum grade of the specific(s) exam(s): 95
Minimum grade of the application: 95
Admission formula:
60% of the final grade obtained in secondary school
40% of the final grade of the specific(s) exam(s)
Nota do último colocado em 2022/2023 (contingente geral do CNA): 176.0
Course coordinator:
Professor Luís Jaime Mota
lbcm.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Registration and Accreditation
DGES
Registration number R/A-Ef 3085/2011/AL03 on 14/10/2019
A3ES
Publication date of the accreditation decision: 20/12/2016
Period of validity of the accreditation:
6 years from 31/07/2015
About the Department of Life Sciences
The Department of Life Sciences (Departamento de Ciências da Vida - DCV) focuses its activity on teaching and research in fundamental Biology relevant for application in Biotechnology and Biomedicine.
DCV is responsibel for BSc's Courses - Licenciatura em Biologia Celular e Molecular (1st Cycle), MSc's - Mestrado em Genética molecular e Biomedicina (2nd Cycle) and PhD Program in Biology and PhD Program in Biotechnology (Co-coordination with DQ/NOVA FCT), while collaborating in several other courses with NOVA.
DCV is organised in a single Scientific Section, grouping the scientific ares of Microbiology, Genetics and Cell Biology. Research at DCV is integrated into International and National collaborative efforts in the areas of Microbiology, Human and Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology and Cell Biology.
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