Master's degree in partnership with the University of Trás-os-Montes (UTAD)
ABOUT THE COURSE
Result of the accreditation process by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) • Decision: Accredited • Number of years of accreditation: 6 • Validity period of accreditation: 31/07/2030 • Self-assessment report: Course in association with UTAD • SIMGES Registry: Course in association with UTAD • A3ES Resolution • Self-assessment report
Schedule/Work Schedule: Daytime
Maximum number of admissions: 60
(divided into 20 vacancies/area of specialization)
Context
The Master's program in Biomedicine, in partnership with the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), through the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, offers excellent training in the field of Biomedicine, especially focused on clinical laboratory medicine with knowledge and skills at the interface of Medicine/Health/Biology, involving Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Human Health and Pathology. Graduates of this program are distinctive in terms of research, technological innovation, and the improvement of services they can provide to the community, possessing the tools to respond to current social challenges in the areas of health and technology.
Areas of specialization
• Clinical Genetics
• Clinical Microbiology
• Clinical Biochemistry
Objectives
• To train graduates to solve problems based on knowledge and skills at the interface of Medicine/Health/Biology, involving Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Human Health and Pathology.
• To provide skills to adequately respond to current social challenges in the areas of health and technology, including innovative and up-to-date laboratory training.
• To train masters capable of designing research projects (basic science, research laboratories) and clinical medicine projects (applied science, clinical diagnosis), developing them with the help of specialists, technologies and advanced instrumentation in the field of biomedicine.
• To train graduates capable of integrating into the national and European job market, or pursuing a research career through their involvement in scientific projects and doctoral programs.
Entities where to practice
Hospitals; Laboratories of Public Health Institutes; State bodies in the area of Health and related structures; Universities and other Higher Education Institutions, Associated Laboratories and Research Centers; Biomedical, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Industries.
Note: This information does not replace consulting official documents for application purposes to Higher Education.
Career opportunities
A graduate in Biomedicine will have the technical and scientific skills to work in both fundamental science laboratories and applied/translational science laboratories, as well as in clinical medicine laboratories. A Master's degree holder in Biomedicine may also work in the design and conception of research projects (basic science, in research laboratories) and clinical medicine projects (applied science, clinical diagnosis).
Curriculum Plan
2nd Cycle (Master's Degree) · 4 semesters · 120 ECTS
According to Accreditation No. NCE/23/2300288
Scientific area: Clinical biochemistry
1st Year • 1st Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Scientific methodology and communication in science. | 6 |
| Molecular basis of the disease | 6 |
| Molecular diagnostics | 6 |
| Integrated laboratories in biomedicine | 6 |
|
Option 1 (choose 1): • Neurobiology and neurology • Developmental biology • Biomedicine in the post-genomic era, synthetic biology, and digital transformation • Immunology • Hyperbaric medicine • Clinical trials • Biomaterials • Pharmaceutical biotechnology |
6 |
1st Year • 2nd Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Metabolism and endocrinology | 6 |
| Human clinical pathology | 6 |
| Clinical toxicology and pharmacotoxicology | 6 |
| Integrated laboratories in clinical biochemistry | 6 |
|
Option II (choose 1): • Clinical toxicology and pharmacotoxicology • Agents and vectors of diseases • Microbial genetics and antimicrobial resistance • Clinical cytogenetics • Human clinical pathology • Integrated laboratories in clinical genetics • Infectious and emerging diseases • Clinical genetics • Integrated laboratories in clinical microbiology • Integrated laboratories in clinical biochemistry • Genomic medicine and ethical and social aspects in clinical laboratory genetics • Metabolism and endocrinology |
6 |
2nd Year • 1st Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Seminars in biomedicine | 3 |
|
Option (choose 1): • Internship • Dissertation |
54 |
2nd Year • 2nd Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Project in clinical biochemistry | 3 |
Coordination
Course Director (UFP): Professor Doctor Ruben Fernandes • Vice-Director of the course (UFP): Professor Doctor Fatima Cerqueira • Course Committee (UFP): Professor Doctor Ruben Fernandes • Professor Doctor Fatima Cerqueira • Course committee (UTAD): Professor Doctor Francisco MP Peixoto • Professor Doctor Maria FL Wine Cellar
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ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE
Students at the Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) who meet the eligibility criteria have the opportunity to undertake periods of study and/or internships through international mobility programs.
International student study periods are carried out at higher education institutions outside of Portugal with which UFP maintains student exchange agreements under the Erasmus+ Program (within the European area), or other existing bilateral exchange agreements.
Information regarding mobility/exchange programs is available through the International Relations Office. (connection).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
a) Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree or legal equivalent in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Genetics, Medicinal Chemistry, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry or other related degrees considered relevant by the Scientific Councils of both Institutions, upon proposal of the Course Committee;
b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, resulting from a first cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process*;
c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of a bachelor's degree by the Scientific Councils of both Schools, of both Universities*;
d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum* that is recognized as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this cycle of studies by the Scientific Councils of both Schools, of both Universities.
* In the areas listed in point a)
PRECARIOUS
In the case of a joint study program, the tuition fees are the responsibility of the partner institution and are set by the Rector of [Institution Name]. University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, in conjunction with the Fernando Pessoa University.
Therefore, tuition fees should be checked on the UTAD website.
Employability & Academic Success
To help better understand the academic outcomes and professional integration of UFP graduates, the most recent report on Employability and Academic Success is available. This document contains concrete data on the employability rates of graduates from master's programs and other study cycles, as well as academic success rates for the 2023/24 academic year.