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The Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology aims at equipping students with a multidisciplinary scientific and technical background suitable to understand emerging questions in Biology and Biomedicine at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. The program counts with the collaboration of international experts, and will benefit those interested in pursuing postgraduate studies or a career within this area, in particular in the fields of Neuroscience (specialization in Neurobiology), Toxicology, Aging, Oncobiology, Reproduction and Fertility, and Regenerative Biomedicine.
Study Programme
SPECIALIZATION IN NEUROBIOLOGY
1st YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Neuronal Circuits and Behavior | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 6 |
| Molecular and Cell Neurobiology | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 6 |
| Cellular Regulation | Compulsory | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 6 |
| Laboratory Rotation I | Compulsory | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 6 |
| Optional 1 | Elective | 6 |
| The student should register, in the 1st semester, in a curricular unit of 6 ECTS, from the list that follows, to make 30 ECTS: |
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Biology of Reproduction | Elective | Biology | 6 |
| Biomaterials | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Molecular Biotechnology | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Analytical Instrumentation Control | Elective |
Physics |
6 |
| Endocrine Disruptors | Elective | Biology | 6 |
| Biomedical NMR and Molecular Imaging | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Toxicity and Disease | Elective | Biology | 6 |
1st YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Biostatistics and Study Design | Compulsory | Math | 4 |
| Scientific Writing | Compulsory | Interdisciplinary | 4 |
| Neurobiology and Disease | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 6 |
| Research Plan in Neurobiology | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 4 |
| Laboratory Rotation II | Compulsory | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 6 |
| Optional 2 | Elective | 6 |
| The student should register, in the 2nd semester, in a curricular unit of 6 ECTS, from the list that follows, to make 30 ECTS: |
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Bioenergetics | Elective | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 6 |
| Computational Biology | Elective | Math | 6 |
| Molecular Biology of Cancer | Elective | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 6 |
| Bioentrepreneurship and the creation of new ventures | Elective | Empreendedorismo | 6 |
| Ageing | Elective | Biology | 6 |
| Drugs and Aditives | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Functional Lipidomics | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Molecular Microbiology | Elective | Biochemistry | 6 |
| Parasitology | Elective | Biology | 6 |
2nd YEAR
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | REGIME | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Research Challenges in Neurobiology and Biomedicine | 1st Semester | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 3 |
| Research Project I | 1st Semester | Elective | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 30 |
| Research Project II | 2nd Semester | Elective | Cellular_Molecular_Bio | 30 |
| Dissertation in Neurobiology | Annual | Compulsory | Neurobiology | 57 |
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The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit. The student must make 60 credits annually. |
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CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY WITHOUT ESPECIALIZATION
General information
- Course name: Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Course type: 2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme
- Qualification awarded: Master
- Course coordinator: Prof. João Peça (jpeca@uc.pt) / Vice coordenator: Prof. Carlos Duarte (cbduarte@ci.uc.pt)
- Mobility coordinator: Prof. António Coutinho (cafe@bot.uc.pt)
- Objectives of the course: The Master in Cellular and Molecular Biology provides advanced, research-oriented training in emerging areas of modern Biology, from the molecular and cellular to the system level. The program provides the students interested in a scientific career in Life and Health Sciences with the knowledge and the experimental tools to deeply understand the mechanisms of life and disease, and the modern diagnostic tools and therapies, particularly in Neuroscience, Toxicology, Oncobiology, Human Reproduction and Fertility.
- Duration: 4 semesters
- ECTS credits: 120
- Professional goals: Master in Cellular and Molecular Biology is a Research Master, intended to prepare highly qualified professionals, with scientific and technical skills to work in Basic and Applied Research, in the field of Life and Health Sciences, both in Academic and Industry laboratories. Most of the graduates proceed to a PhD degree.
- Numerus clausus: 30
- Tuition fee: National student: 1.500€ / International student: 7.000€
- Admission requirements: Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree/First degree (180 ECTS) in the field of Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy), with the final grade of at least 14 (out of 20). Applicants with lower grades may be considered provided they have additional technical or research experience (research traineeship, Erasmus programme). Degrees in other fields might be considered provided the candidate proves his/her interest for Life Sciences at the cellular and molecular level.
Selection criteria:
• Grades of first degree
• Additional technical or research experience
• Field of Bachelor/first degree
• Motivation letter
• Interview (if requested) - More information: UC website
- Course URL: https://mbcm.cnc.uc.pt/
Other information
Dissertations presented
You can CONSULT the dissertations that were presented at the Department of Life Sciences within the scope of this master's degree.