Master's in Biochemistry for Health

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Master's in Biochemistry for Health

The future of Human Health starts with you

The Master in Biochemistry for Health of NOVA is a joint programme from NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA and NOVA Medical School. The objective of this master course is to provide a solid education in Biochemistry directed to multidisciplinary areas of research and development of Human Health, including sectors of pharmaceutical industry and services.

 

The Master in Biochemistry for Health has a duration of two years. The first year is a curricular year (60 ECTS) in which six mandatory curricular units (CU) provide solid foundations in theoretical and practical Biochemistry. A large number of optional CU covers a broad range of topics enabling the student to choose his own path.

The second year is fully dedicated to the master’s dissertation (60 ECTS) which can be completed at one of the partners (NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA or NOVA Medical School) or at another national or foreign research institution.

Why this Master's?

  • Students receive multidisciplinary academic training, based on the unique competences of the partner institutions (NOVA FCT, ITQB NOVA and NMS)
  • Students acquire deep knowledge in Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry, while developing critical thinking and laboratory experimental skills
  • Students may customise the course by choosing from a wide range of optional CU
  • Students have direct contact with basic research projects and research and development projects in industry and health-related services

Applications 2025/26

1st Phase: Feb 3rd to Mar 22nd

2nd Phase: Jun 2nd to Jul 25th

Vacancies: 25

Duration: 2 years

Format: Face-to-face / Daytime

Language: Portuguese or English

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Course Coordinator: Teresa Catarino, mbps.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

Six mandatory units (36 ECTS) address theoretical and practical Biochemistry topics:

  • analytical biochemistry
  • structural characterization of biomolecules
  • molecular basis of disease
  • bioinformatics
  • integrated laboratory practicals I and II

Optional curricular units (24 ECTS) include, among many others:

  • drug discovery, design, and development
  • biopharmaceuthicals
  • bionanotechnology
  • toxicology
  • immunology
  • medical microbiology
  • bioethics 

Curriculum

Detailed Curriculum

For whom

  • The Master in Biochemistry for Heath targets students with a background in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Biology that want to develop their scientific knowledge and experimental skills in the area of Human Health.
  • To enrol in this master programme the student must have a BSc degree (180 ECTS) in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or related areas.

Career opportunities

With the Master in Biochemistry for Health the students will find jobs in:

  • Research and Development of Drugs and Biopharmaceuticals
  • Research in Health and Disease related topics
  • Laboratories of Clinical Analysis
  • Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Public Health
  • Regulatory Bodies and Commissions

About the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry (DQ) is a teaching and research unit of NOVA FCT dedicated to the quality of teaching, the progress of research and the provision of specialised services to the community in the fundamental areas of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

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