Undergraduate Programme in Cell and Molecular Biology

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Undergraduate Programme in Cell and Molecular Biology

From Molecules to Cells – The Fascinating World of Modern Biology

Cellular and Molecular Biology is a field at the frontier of knowledge. It is rapidly evolving, requires specialized training, and has significant societal implications.

This bachelor’s degree provides a foundation for understanding the main biological phenomena at the cellular and molecular levels, with a strong emphasis on the genetic component.

The degree allows students to explore and deepen their knowledge of key processes in fundamental biology through hands-on laboratory experience, enabling the application of advanced scientific and technological skills in areas of Cellular and Molecular Biology.

Applications 2025/26

Vacancies: 65

Specific exams:

One of following groups:

02 Biology and Geology + 04 Economy
02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry
02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics

Course coordinator:

Luís Jaime Mota

lbcm.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • A robust and diverse experimental component, providing hands-on experience with the main techniques used in biological, biomedical, and biotechnological laboratories.
  • A solid and integrated perspective on the various levels of biological organization, from molecules to multicellular organisms.
  • Elective courses that offer flexibility and allow students to tailor their education to their interests.
  • A tutoring system that provides guidance and academic support, fostering an optimized academic path and the full integration of students into academic life.

Program

The programme offers an up-to-date perspective on the various levels of biological organization and a comprehensive view of the main biological processes, integrating structure, function, and evolution. It also provides an excellent platform for pursuing further studies at the master's and doctoral levels.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

  • Research in various areas of biological sciences, with an emphasis on Molecular Genetics, Oncobiology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology.
  • Pharmaceutical, food, and biotechnology industries and start-ups.
  • Teaching.
  • Public health (genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology laboratories in hospitals and centers of diagnostic and analysis).
  • Consultancy in Biotechnology and Biomedicine.
  • Forensic science and environmental sciences.

About the Department of Life Sciences

The Department of Life Sciences (DCV) focuses its activity on teaching and research in areas of fundamental Biology relevant for application in areas of Biotechnology and Biomedicine.

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