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General


Academic degree:
  • Doctorate
ECTS:
240
Duration:
8 curricular semesters
Regime:
Daytime
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Biology

Contacts


    Course Director
    Maria João Marques Ferreira Sousa Moreira
    mjsousa@bio.uminho.pt
    Tel: 253 601545

    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: cpedagogico@ecum.uminho.pt; sec@ecum.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.ecum.uminho.pt

Description


The doctoral program in Molecular and Environmental Biology is a 4 years course at the 3rd cycle level and includes both a curricular (mainly during the first year) and a research component. This program is inserted in the multidisciplinary environment of the Molecular Biology and Environmental Center, which allows students to be provided with: i) advanced training in cutting-edge specialty areas; ii) a stimulating scientific environment in high-quality research projects; iii) preparation for an academic career or business, at home and abroad. This postgraduate program counts with the collaboration of researchers/professors of high scientific merit and from national and international universities and institutes, in the following subjects: -Molecular Biotechnology-Biochemistry and Structural Biology-Microbial Physiology and Pathogenesis-Cell Biology and Development-Biomedicine and Health-Biodiversity and Evolution-Ecology and Environment.
To integrate this program of advanced studies and research, the student must have a high level of intellectual ability and work, and demonstrate personal motivation and professional ambition.

Access to higher education


The completion of the PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Environmental Biology allows developing research activity at a post-doctoral level.

Careers


At the end of this course, the scientific and technical skills acquired constitute a solid background to perform different professional activities, in particular in the fields of health, environment, industry, agriculture and higher education.

Access


12

Vacancies

5

Minimum

Access forms


Access to this cycle of studies is done by submitting an application to the School of Sciences of the University of Minho, within the deadlines established for that purpose, referred to the Course Director with the following documentation:
• Application Form (download from the site School of Science PhD in the Applications »» Education »» Applications »» Doctoral Program in Molecular and Environmental Biology »» Application Form to PDBMA.docx | https://www.ecum.uminho.pt/en/Ensino/Pages/Candidaturas.aspx)
• Letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Habilitation certificates;
• Certificate of English proficiency, both spoken and written, through recognized organizations such as TOEFL, British Institute;
• Identification document: Citizen Card | Passport;
• Two letters of reference

This information does not replace consultation of the Regulation of the study cycle Leading to obtaining the degree of Doctor from the Universidade do Minho and other documents.

Formal requirements


Applicants must hold a masters degree in the scientific areas of Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences or other related domains, in case they have a sound scientific preparation, and those who fulfil the stipulated in items b) and c) article 30 of Decree-Law nº 742006, 24 March.

Recommended requirements


Not applicable.

Application deadlines


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

Registration deadlines


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

Aditional Information


Study Plan


Regime Curricular Unit Scientific Area ECTS
Year 1 42
A Project BCS 24
S1 Advanced Techniques in Molecular and Environmental Biology BIO 12
S1 Seminar BCS 6
Year 1 2 18
BS Opção Aberta
Esta opção é realizada obrigatoriamente no 2º semestre do 1º ano.
6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecology of Coastal Waters BM; BCS; EBE 6
Effects of Global Changes on Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystem Functioning BM; BCS; EBE 6
Exploration of Molecular Approaches to Cancer Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Integrative Health Assessment of Aquatic Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Introduction to Entrepreneurship G 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metabolic Engineering BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metaproteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Modern Taxonomic Tools for Biodiversity Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Biology of Industrial Yeast Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Multiplex Proteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Expression Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Smart and Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications BIOF 6
BS Opção I 6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecology of Coastal Waters BM; BCS; EBE 6
Effects of Global Changes on Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystem Functioning BM; BCS; EBE 6
Exploration of Molecular Approaches to Cancer Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Integrative Health Assessment of Aquatic Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metabolic Engineering BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metaproteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Modern Taxonomic Tools for Biodiversity Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Biology of Industrial Yeast Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Multiplex Proteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Expression Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Smart and Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications BIOF 6
BS Opção II 6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecology of Coastal Waters BM; BCS; EBE 6
Effects of Global Changes on Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystem Functioning BM; BCS; EBE 6
Exploration of Molecular Approaches to Cancer Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Integrative Health Assessment of Aquatic Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metabolic Engineering BM; BCS; EBE 6
Metaproteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Modern Taxonomic Tools for Biodiversity Research BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Biology of Industrial Yeast Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Multiplex Proteomics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Expression Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Smart and Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications BIOF 6
Year 1 2 3 4 180
PQ Thesis BCS 180

Assessment/Accreditation


A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited
Resolution publication date:
16-09-2016
A3ES submited report:
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Ef 2380/2011/AL01
Registry Date:
28-07-2017
Accreditation validity:
15-09-2022