Overview

Biotechnology from Catholic University of Portugal is designed to provide the development of skills in the areas of Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, and in other relevant areas of Biotechnology. Graduates of the programme are prepared to perform in academic and/or professional contexts, as much in terms of the social and cultural context as of the technological one.

Students at Biotechnology from Catholic University of Portugal will be able to demonstrate:

A systematic understanding of Biotechnology in its many forms and subsectors;

Capacity to perform, the various methodologies employed in the disciplines which make up the general area of Biotechnology;

The ability to conceive, design, adapt and perform novel scientific research in Biotechnology, according to the requirements imposed by the highest standards of academic quality;

The ability to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas in Biotechnology;

The ability to play an active role in knowledge and technology transfer between university and business companies, demonstrating entrepreneurship skills;

The ability to communicate with peers, the academic community, companies and society in general.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Science and Engineering,

Environmental Sciences and Engineering,

Microbiology and Chemistry

Audience

The target population of this PhD programme are graduate students, either finalizing their university studies or already engaged in a professional career, willing to improve their expertise and research skills in Biotechnology, mainly in domains related with Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

The application is always open.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the PhD programme, applicants should hold a degree of: i) Bachelor (licenciatura in Portugal), with a minimum of 180 ECTS, and a final classification higher or equal to 17/20; ii) higher diploma degree (pre-Bologna – 4 to 5 years of studies) with a final classification higher or equal to 16/20; or a Master degree (120 ECTS) with a final classification higher or equal to 14/20.

Filled application form (see online application)

CV including reference to published papers or other works

Copy of the identification number

Copy of the VAT number

Authenticated copy of the official academic transcript of all candidate’s degrees

Other documents that support the information given in candidate’s CV

Provisional plan of the research work, including: the scientific basis detail, the methodology and predictable goals and proposed supervisor or supervisors

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Lisbon

630 - 1123 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.