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General

Academic degree:
  • Master's degree
ECTS:
120
Duration:
4 curricular semesters
Regime:
Daytime
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Molecular Genetics

Contacts

    Course Director
    Ana Paula Fernandes Monteiro Sampaio Carvalho
    psampaio@bio.uminho.pt
    Tel: +351 253601546

    Academic Coordinator


    Tel:

    Mobility Academic Coordinator
    Inês Pereira Silva Cunha Sousa
    isousa@math.uminho.pt
    Tel: +351 253510427

    School of Sciences
    Campus de Gualtar
    4710 - 057 Braga
    Tel: 253604390 Fax: 253604398
    E-Mail: presidencia@ecum.uminho.pt; sbarreto@ecum.uminho.pt; sec@ecum.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.ecum.uminho.pt

Description

The Master Degree in Molecular Genetics is organized according to the principles of Bologna process, comprising two years and 120 credits (ECTS). In the first year the Master?s programme encompasses eight curricular units designed to provide students with high-level knowledge and training in the fields of Cellular and Functional Biology and Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. The courses focus mainly on the molecular understanding of cellular function and complex biological processes, and on the use of modern research tools and techniques to unravel these molecular mechanisms. In the second year students will develop individual research projects, which will be formally presented both written, as a thesis, and orally in a public discussion.

Access to higher education

This Master degree provides basic training to carry out a course of 3rd cycle (PhD) in the same scientific area, or other areas

Careers

- Researchers in Universities and research centers or R&D companies;
- Specialized laboratory technicians in the agro-alimentary sector, laboratories, clinics, hospitals, research centers, schools and universities;
- Sales agents in the pharmaceutical industry or companies selling scientific equipment and materials;
- Experts in national / international or non-governmental organizations.

Access

20

Vacancies

12

Minimum

Access forms

The access to this Cycle of Study can be done at the Students Portal of the University of Minho
http://candidaturas.alunos.uminho.pt/Default.aspx?tabid=1&pageid=17&langid=pt-PT
 
This information does not replace consultation of Regulation Cycle Studies Conducive to Obtaining a Master Degree from the University of Minho and other documents.   

Formal requirements

a) Degree (Licenciatura, 1st Cycle or equivalent) in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacia, Medicine / Biomedical Sciences / Life and Health Sciences, Biological Engineering / Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or in a related area;
b) Other degrees or qualifications may be considered if the candidate has relevant curricula and demonstrates adequate scientific preparation.

Recommended requirements

Not applicable.

Application deadlines

1st Phase
From May 19 to June 09, 2016

2nd Phase
From August 26 to September 05, 2016

3rd Phase
From September 26 to September 30, 2016

Registration deadlines

1st Phase
From July 21 to July 28, 2016

2nd Phase
From September 22 to September 30, 2016

3rd Phase
From October 12 to October 14, 2016

Aditional Information

Study Plan

Regime Curricular Unit Scientific Area ECTS
Year 1 60
S1 Cellular and Functional Biology BC 10
S1 Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology GM 10
S1 Signalling, Gene Expression and Post-Transcriptional Regulation BBM 10
S2 Other Themes in Genetics GM 5
S2 Project GM 7
S2 Opção I 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BC 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy 6
Molecular Nutrition GM; BBM; BC 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach 6
S2 Opção II 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BC 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy 6
Molecular Nutrition GM; BBM; BC 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach 6
S2 Opção III 6
Bionanoparticulas: Desafios e Oportunidades Terapêuticas 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BC 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy 6
Molecular Nutrition GM; BBM; BC 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach 6
Year 2 60
A Dissertation GM 60

Assessment/Accreditation

A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited preliminarily
Resolution publication date:
12-12-2011
A3ES deliberation:
http://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/genetica-molecular
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Ef 2523/2011
Registry Date:
18-03-2011
Accreditation validity: