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Master degree in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability
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Climate change affects territories and related economic activities, particularly the agri-food production systems, including aquaculture and fisheries. In this scenario, it is essential to highlight a national natural heritage of significant value that contains seldom-explored endogenous genetic resources with a high potential for innovation, valorization, diversification, and expansion. In this context, the Master in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability offers an advanced, inter and multidisciplinary specialization, with the aim of training highly qualified professionals who can increase the knowledge and value of endogenous biological resources, in particular in the Centro region, and thus actively contributing to the sustainable development of the territory.
Study Programme
1st YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Modelling | Compulsory | Interdisciplinary | 6 |
| Valuing Biological Resources and Ecosystem Services | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Genetic Resources | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Population Ecology | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Optional 1 | Elective | |
| The student should register, in the 1st semester, in a curricular unit, from the list that follows, to make 30 ECTS: |
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Biodiversity and Habitat Management | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Ethics and Legislation | Elective | Interdisciplinary | 3 |
| Valorization and Sustainable Management of Fungi | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Bioentrepreneurship | Elective | Interdisciplinary | 3 |
| Plant Breeding | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Field Course in Mediterranean Ecosystems | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Advanced Topics in Applied Ecology | Elective | Interdisciplinary | 6 |
1st YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Marine Resources and Marine Biotechnology | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Data Analysis in Ecology | Compulsory | Interdisciplinary | 6 |
| Seminar I | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Optional 2 | Elective | | |
| 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 |
| Forest Biodiversity and Biotechnology | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Phytopathology | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Ecoliteracy | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
| Biological Interactions | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 6 |
2nd YEAR
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Dissertation in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability (annual) | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 57 |
| Internship in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability (annual) | Elective | Bio Resource Sus | 57 |
| Seminar II (1st Semester) | Compulsory | Bio Resource Sus | 3 |
| The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit. |
General information
- Course name: Master degree in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability
- Course type: 2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme
- Qualification awarded: Master
- Course coordinator: Prof. Helena Freitas (hfreitas@uc.pt) / Vice coordenator: Prof. João Loureiro (jloureiro@bot.uc.pt)
- Mobility coordinator: Prof. António Pereira Coutinho (cafe@bot.uc.pt)
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Course email: bios@uc.pt
- Objectives of the course: The effects of climate change affect territories and related economic activities, in particular agro-food production systems, including aquaculture and fisheries. The scenarios of climatic evolution for Portugal point to progressively more unfavourable conditions, evidencing the need to adapt the production systems to the new conditions. To maintain and value endogenous genetic resources, especially the central region of Portugal, promoting the sustainability and resilience of aquaculture and fisheries as well as agroforestry systems in the context of climate change.
- Duration: 4 semesters
- ECTS credits: 120
- Professional goals: Technicians in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability; National and international experts in the agroforestry sector; Environmental managers and environmental and social responsibility of private companies; Senior technicians in municipalities and state agencies (ICNF, APA, DGAV, NGOs); Senior technicians in agro-environmental companies, agricultural and animal production; Technicians responsible for supporting business innovation.
- Numerus clausus: 20
- Tuition fee: National student: 1.063,47€ / International student: 7.000€
- Admission requirements: Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Other Life Sciences, Economic and Social Sciences and Human Sciences.
- More information: UC website
Other information
Dissertations presented
This Master came into operation in the academic year 2022/2023, so no dissertations have yet been submitted.