Biochemistry
Cycle
Terceiro ciclo
Degree
Doutor
Paths
- Specialty Structural Biochemistry
- Specialty Biophysics
- Specialty Biotechnology
- Specialty Physical Biochemistry
ECTS Coordinator
Maria João Lobo de Reis Madeira Crispim Romão
Coordinator
Maria João Lobo de Reis Madeira Crispim Romão
Opening date
October.
Vacancies
15 vagas.
Fees
2.750 €.
Schedule
Daytime.
Education objectives
The main objectives of the Doctoral Program in Biochemistry are to guarantee that the recipient of this degree will have acquired the following expertises and competences:
- Systematic knowledge in a branch or speciality of Biochemistry;
- Competences, abilities and research methods associated to Biochemistry in its different components;
- Capacity to conceive, project, adapt and carry out scientific research, while respecting academic standards of quality, integrity and ethics;
- Capacity to carry out original research that may contribute to the advancement of the frontiers of acknowledge, worth of international disclosure through international publications with refereeing.
- Critical analysis spirit with the ability to evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas;
- Capacity to communicate with the pairs, the scientific community and the society in general about his/her area of expertise.
- Capacity to promote, in an academic or professional context, the technological, social or cultural progress of a knowledge-based society.
Another objective of the Doctoral Program in Biochemistry is to provide the PhD student a multidisciplinary education that may fulfil in a synergic and wide way the knowledge acquired in the curricular units of his/her doctoral specialization.
Employability
Research/Academia, Chemical, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry.
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 240 ECTS
Mandatory scientifc areas
| Area | Credits (ECTS) |
| Biochemistry | 222 |
| Economy and Management | 3 |
| Any other area | 15 |