Undergraduate Programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering

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Undergraduate Programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering

The future of Chemistry and Biotechnology is in your hands

Versatile and multidisciplinary, the Undergraduate Programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering at NOVA FCT combines an excellent foundational education with essential skills in the fields of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

This comprehensive and integrated training prepares students to address the challenges of the transition to a sustainable economy, promoting innovative and effective solutions.

Applications 2025/26

Vacancies: 67

Specific exams:

07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A

Course coordinator:

Pedro Simões

leqb.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • Distinctive Practical Training – the existence of an integrating project and short internships in industrial environment enables students to tackle real engineering challenges and gain essential practical experience for the job market.
  • High Employability – Prepares graduates for a wide range of opportunities across industrial and service sectors, both nationally and internationally.
  • Preparation for a Sustainable Future – The programme enables students to lead innovative solutions in the context of the transition to a sustainable economy, an area of growing global importance and value.

Program

The Undergraduate Programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering at NOVA FCT is highly diversified, with a cross-integrated training in chemical and biological processes, allowing graduates to continue their studies through a Master's in CBBE or related fields. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a range of opportunities in the job market and/or to pursue specialised studies.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

  • Chemical and Biotechnology industries (petrochemicals, oil refining, natural gas processing, cement, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, food, and new materials)
  • Quality control
  • Environmental management and wastewater treatment
  • Public services and utility companies
  • Engineering and research laboratories within companies

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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