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 Doctorate in Biology​

The Ph.D course in Biology aims to provide advanced training for excellence in any area of Biology (e.g. Microbiology, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, human biology) and related sub-areas (e.g. Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Biotechnology), either: i) in a fundamental perspective through knowledge of the structure, function and regulation of biological processes, or knowledge of the processes underlying the interaction of living organisms with each other and with its biotope/ecosystem; or ii) in an applied perspective, through the use of living organisms or derivatives thereof for the development of new products/processes leading to applications of interest for the society/environment. It is intended with this doctoral course that the scientific and technical skills acquired constitute a solid basis for the pursuit of different profiles in different domains (e.g., industry, agriculture, health, higher education).
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Fees (non-refundable)

Number of vacancies

Access requirements​

Ranking criteria

2024/2025

General


Academic degree:
  • Doctorate
ECTS:
180
Duration:
6 curricular semesters
Regime:
Daytime
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Biology

Contacts


    School of Sciences
    Campus de Gualtar
    4710 - 057 Braga

    Tel: +351 253604390 Fax: +351 253604398
    E-Mail: cpedagogico@ecum.uminho.pt; sec@ecum.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.ecum.uminho.pt

Description


The PhD in Biology provides advanced and excellent training in any area of Biology (e.g. Microbiology, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, Human Biology, Ecology) from a fundamental perspective through the knowledge of the structure, function, and regulation of biological processes, or from an applied perspective through the use of living organisms or their biological derivatives to develop new products or processes with applications of interest to society/environment, and also the processes underlying the interaction of living beings with each other and with their biotope/ecosystem. The aim of this doctoral course is to provide the technical and scientific competencies required to pursue different professional profiles in different fields.

Key learning outcomes


1. Correctly apply laboratory or field techniques required to carry out research;
2. Seek and interpret complex scientific information;
3. Translate the results obtained in a qualitative and/or quantitative way in the form of written or oral work;
4. Communicate the results, rationale, and conclusions to specialized or non-specialized audiences, nationally or internationally;
5. Interact with interdisciplinary research teams in the identification and formulation of relevant scientific problems;
6. Conceptualize, design, implement and manage original scientific research and find the necessary funding means for its realization.

Access to higher education


Completing a PhD in Biology allows for research activity at the postdoctoral level.

Careers


At the end of this doctoral course, the technical and scientific competencies acquired provide a solid foundation for various professional activities, especially in the fields of fundamental and applied research in Biology, Biotechnology, Health, Environment, and Industry.

Access


15

Vacancies

0

Minimum

Access forms


Through application. Applications open permanently.

This information does not replace consultation of the Academic Regulations of the University of Minho and other official documents.

Formal requirements


a) Holders of the Master's degree or Degree in Biology or other related scientific fields;
b) holders of a bachelor degree or holders of a particularly relevant school or scientific curriculum that is recognized as attesting capacity for the performance of this cycle of studies by the CC of the UO;
c) Holders of a school, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized by the CC of the UO as attesting to the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies.

Application deadlines


Information on Application Deadlines can be found at:
https://www.ecum.uminho.pt/en/Ensino/Pages/Applications-for-Doctorates.aspx

Registration deadlines


Information on Registration Deadlines can be found at:
https://www.ecum.uminho.pt/en/Ensino/Pages/Applications-for-Doctorates.aspx

Aditional Information


Study Plan


Regime Curricular Unit Scientific Area ECTS
Year 1 2 3 180
TA Thesis BIO 180

Assessment/Accreditation


A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited
Resolution publication date:
18-04-2023
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Cr 37/2017
Registry Date:
08-06-2017
Accreditation validity:
31-07-2027