Overview

Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa innovative training is unique in the country, representing an opportune and highly valuable input to increase the competitiveness and innovation ability in an area of crucial importance for the sustainable development and future of human society.

Overcoming these limitations through the generation of better food, feed and energy crops, while ensuring sustainability and environmental health, is one of the contemporary challenges for plant scientists.

Students at Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa will be able to address key biological questions related to:

plant growth and development,

plant responses to environmental stress

the improvement of crop varieties and plant products.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Plant Cell and Developmental Biology

Plant Metabolic Regulation

Eco-Physiology and Plant Interactions

Modern Strategies in Crop Breeding

Plant Biotechnology for Sustainability and Global Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines:

Phase 1: August 14

Phase 2: October 31

Language

English

Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Botany

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Holding a Masters degree or legal equivalent;

Holding a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council of ITQB NOVA, as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program

Holding an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program.

All candidates must be fluent in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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