Master Degree in Applied Biochemistry

The Master´s Degree in Applied Biochemistry aims to form professionals with advanced knowledge in the area of Biochemistry and its applications. Biochemistry is an independent science and today has a vast range of applications, from the health sciences to industry including analytical methods. This course provides a solid background in core areas of Biochemistry, such as the structure and function of biomolecules and the methods used in their production, characterization and analysis. The students will also acquire knowledge in the most recent scientific advances in areas such as molecular regulation of the cell and techniques used to study it, genetic manipulation, computational modelling and bioinformatics. Allowing students to specialize within an area of Biochemistry offers a better preparation to fit into the job market and/or onto 3rd cycle programs (PhD). Thet students can specialize in one of the following areas :

1) Analytical and Molecular Biochemistry,
2) Biomedicine or
3) Biotechnology.

Fees (non-refundable)

Number of vacancies

Access requirements

Ranking criteria

The ranking of candidates will be based on the ranking resulting from the application of the following algorithm:

Final classification [0-20] = 0.20 A + 0.60 B + 0.20 C

where components A, B and C are defined below.

It is also considered the following table 1, which defines the P weight given to the candidate's previous type of training:

	P
Bachelor in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Pharmacy	1
Bachelor in Medicine / Biomedical and Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Engineering, Environmental Sciences	0,8
Bachelors in other related areas	0,8

Component A:

Component A is calculated by the formula

A=20*P

where P is the value given in table 1 according to the candidates previous training.

Component B:

Component B is given by the formula

B=Med*0.75*P + OA*0.25

where P is defined in table 1, and Med and OA correspond to:

• Med: Final classification of degree, from 0 to 20;

• OA: Other relevant aspects in the scientific area of the cycle of studies such as presentations at scientific events, authorship of published works, participation in research projects, conducting internships, etc., whose ratings are assigned, from 0 to 20, by the Master's Course Steering Committee.

Component C:

Component C, valued from 0 to 20, is calculated as the sum of the ratings attributed by the Master's Course Steering Committee to the various dimensions of the candidate's technical and professional curriculum, in the area of the cycle of studies, as relevant professional activity, coordination and participation in projects, professional training, etc.

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2023/2024

General

Academic degree:

Master's degree

ECTS:

120

Duration:

4 curricular semesters

Regime:

Daytime

Place:

Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)

Main Scientific area:

Biochemistry

Contacts

Course Director

Cristina Maria Silveira Silva Pereira Wilson

cpereira@bio.uminho.pt

604318

Mobility Academic Coordinator

Inês Pereira Silva Cunha Sousa

isousa@math.uminho.pt

+351 253510427

School of Sciences

Campus de Gualtar
4710 - 057 Braga

+351 253604390

+351 253604398

cpedagogico@ecum.uminho.pt; sec@ecum.uminho.pt

http://www.ecum.uminho.pt

Description

Biochemistry is nowadays an independent and fundamental science that given its transversality, has a wide range of applications ranging from health sciences to industry including analytical methods. This course provides a solid background in classical areas of biochemistry, as the structure and function of biomolecules and regulation of biochemical systems, and as well in more modern and advanced areas as computational biochemistry, epigenetics, biological drugs and intracellular phase separation.

Key learning outcomes

The master's degree course in Applied Biochemistry aims to train professionals with in-depth knowledge in the area of Biochemistry and its applications namely:
1. Ensure a solid knowledge of the structure of biomolecules and the methods used in their production, isolation, characterization and analysis;
2. Provide a solid knowledge of cellular functioning at the molecular level and of the techniques used for its study;
3. Develop capacities to use databases and computational tools to research and analyse information in the field of Biochemistry;
4. Develop capacity for planning and organization of scientific and technical activities;
5. Develop capacity to efficiently expose oral and written scientific and technical content to diverse audiences;
6. Develop capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams integrating scientific knowledge from diverse áreas;
7. Provide capacity for permanent scientific and technical updating in the field of Biochemistry and related areas.

Access to higher education

This Master's course provides basic training for access to a 3rd cycle course (PhD) in the same or related scientific área.

Careers

The course was designed in order to provide an advanced training not only in fundamental aspects of Biochemistry but also in more applied ones. The diverse range of options available in the second semester allows the student to explore its applications in several areas such as the analytical, biomedical and biotechnological areas. This structure will enable trainees to increase their competitiveness in the job market and allow them access to positions in the following areas:
- Food, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
- Laboratories for clinical and non-clinical analyses.
- Training at the third cycle level and option for an academic career or scientific research.

Access

30

Vacancies

12

Minimum

Access forms

The access to this Cycle of Study can be done at the Students Portal of the University of Minho
https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/candidates/MastersDegrees/Pages/default.aspx

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

Formal requirements

Are admitted:
a) Holders of degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical / Health and Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Engineering / Biotechnology, as well as any other degree with technical-scientific content similar to these areas;
b) holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State participating in this process, satisfying the objectives of a degree by the Scientific Council of the School of Sciences;
c) holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized by the Scientific Council of the School as meeting the objectives of a degree;
d) holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of the School of Sciences.

Application deadlines

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

Registration deadlines

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

Aditional Information

Study Plan

When applicable, the elective curricular units available as well as the registration conditions and the number of vacancies will be indicated annually.

Regime	Curricular Unit	Scientific Area	ECTS
Year 1			60
S1	Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology	GM	6
S1	Mechanism of Cellular Regulation	BMol	6
S1	Methods of Cellular and Biomolecular Analysis I	BQ	6
S1	Molecular Modelling	QUI	6
S1	Structural Biochemistry	BQ	6
S2	Methods of Cellular and Biomolecular Analysis II	BQ	6
S2	Project in Applied Biochemistry	BQ	6
S2	Opção I		6
	Biopharmaceuticals	BQ	6
	Chemical Sensors	QUI	6
	Chemometric Methods	QUI	6
	Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry	QMED	6
	Medicinal Chemistry II	QMED	6
	Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry	QMED	6
	Quality Control and Validation of Analytical Methods	QUI	6
S2	Opção II		6
	Biopolymers Based on Renewable Resources	BIO	6
	Cancer Therapy	BIO	6
	Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities of Bionanoparticles	BIO	6
	Fungus-Host Interactions an Virulence	BIO	6
	Metabolic Engineering	BQ	6
	Molecular Nutrition	BC	6
	Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease	BC	6
	Regulated Cell Death and Autophagy	BC	6
	Structural Biology of Membrane Transporters	BIO	6
S2	Opção III		6
	Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics	GM	6
	Biopharmaceuticals	BQ	6
	Biopolymers Based on Renewable Resources	BIO	6
	Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities of Bionanoparticles	BIO	6
	Chemical Sensors	QUI	6
	Chemometric Methods	QUI	6
	Fungus-Host Interactions an Virulence	BIO	6
	Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry	QMED	6
	Medicinal Chemistry II	QMED	6
	Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry	QMED	6
	Molecular Nutrition	BC	6
	Molecular Responses of Plants in a Changing Environment.	BioMP	6
	Next Generation Sequencing in Environmental Monitoring	ECO	6
	Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants	BVeg	6
	Quality Control and Validation of Analytical Methods	QUI	6
	Regulated Cell Death and Autophagy	BC	6
	Structural Biology of Membrane Transporters	BIO	6
Year 2			60
A	Dissertation	BQ	60

Assessment/Accreditation

A3ES Accreditation status:

Accredited

Resolution publication date:

15-09-2020

A3ES deliberation:

https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/bioquimica-aplicada-2

A3ES submited report:

download pdf file

Registry number at Ministry:

R/A-Cr 37/2011/AL01

Registry Date:

20-07-2021

Accreditation validity:

30-07-2026

Master Degree in Applied Biochemistry

Fees (non-refundable)

Number of vacancies

Access requirements

Ranking criteria

General

Contacts

Description

Key learning outcomes

Access to higher education

Careers

Access

30

Vacancies

12

Minimum

Access forms

Formal requirements

Application deadlines

Registration deadlines

Aditional Information

Study Plan

Assessment/Accreditation

Useful links

School of Sciences

Campus de Gualtar

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Master Degree in Applied Biochemistry

Fees (non-refundable)

Number of vacancies

Access requirements​​

Ranking criteria

General

Contacts

Description

Key learning outcomes

Access to higher education

Careers

Access

30

Vacancies

12

Minimum

Access forms

Formal requirements

Application deadlines

Registration deadlines

Aditional Information

Study Plan

Assessment/Accreditation

Access requirements