Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology
NOVA School of Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Costa da Caparica, Portugal
Languages
Portuguese
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 7,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* national students: 697 Euros/annual | international students: 7000 Euros/year
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Introduction
It encompasses a number of rapidly evolving scientific fields and allows students to keep up with the latest developments. It offers a strong and comprehensive experimental component, enabling students to acquire skills to respond to the challenges of modern biology, in the laboratory and in society.
The structure and curriculum of the Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM) are based on the following principles:
- Biology is a science of rapid evolution, which requires continuous specialized training, capable of responding to the challenges of contemporary societies;
- The cycle of studies is the starting point for vocational training or for a 2nd cycle in a wide range of areas of specialization.
Thus, the training objectives are framed in a structure that includes:
- Core Curricular Units (UC), which provide adequate knowledge in complementary areas (Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) and in the various aspects of Biology in a solid and integrated perspective (structure, function and evolution) of the different levels of biological organization;
- Optional UC, whose objective is to provide flexibility and differentiation in the student's education;
- a strong experimental component, fundamental in the formation of a modern biology student, allowing contact with the main techniques and facilitating the integration of concepts. Assessment is continuous, with constant monitoring in order to ensure an adequate assessment of learning according to the objectives.
On the other hand, LBCM students, taking advantage of the School's Curriculum Profile, enrich their training with important complementary skills for their future socio-professional integration.
LBCM has a Tutoring system whose main objective is to promote closer contact between teachers and students in order to allow pedagogical follow-up / counseling with a view to optimizing the academic path of students and their adequate integration into academic life in general.
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Curriculum
1st Semester
- Transversal Competencies for Science and Technology
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to the Chemistry of Life
- General Mathematics
- General chemistry
- Laboratory Techniques in Biology I
2nd Semester
- General Biochemistry A
- Computer Science and Engineering B
- Introduction to Biophysics A
- Probabilities and Statistics D
- General Organic Chemistry A
3rd Semester
- animal biology
- Cell Biology A
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Metabolism and Regulation
- Thermodynamics B
4th Semester
- Molecular Biology A
- plant biology
- Bio-Safety and Bioethics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Microbiology B
- Laboratory Techniques in Biology II
5th Semester
- Molecular Genetics A
- Introduction to Bioinformatics
5th Semester - Option 1
- Immunology
- Applied Microbiology
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
5th Semester - Option 2
- Cellular and Molecular Toxicology
- virology
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
5th Semester - Curricular Unit of the Free Block
- Free Option(s)
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
6th Semester
- Biotechnology
- Genetic engineering
- Physiology
- Project in Cellular and Molecular Biology
6th Semester - PIIC/PIPP Option
- Introduction to Scientific Research Program
- Introduction to Professional Practice Program
The student must obtain 3 credits in this option.
Program Outcome
Provide the basis for understanding biological phenomena, with emphasis on the cellular and molecular levels of the functioning and evolution of living beings.
Explore and deepen several key domains of fundamental biology using advanced scientific and technological skills in areas of Cellular and Molecular Biology.
The licensee must:
- be able to appreciate and apply the knowledge that underpins recent progress in the fields of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
- be able to develop a proactive and rigorous attitude in approaching and solving problems, individually or integrated in multidisciplinary teams;
- develop the ability to research and select relevant information, be able to critically analyze biological problems and be aware of the ethical implications associated with various aspects of modern biology;
- demonstrate own initiative, creativity, versatility and communication skills, both oral and written.
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Career Opportunities
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries.
- Public health (hospitals, diagnostic centers and analysis laboratories)
- Molecular diagnostics in health and the food chain
- Research in several areas with emphasis on Molecular Biology/Genetics
- forensic science
- Quality control of products and materials
- Conservation and management of natural resources
- agriculture and fisheries
- Environmental pollution and bioremediation
- government agencies
- insurance companies