Program Overview
The Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences at University of Coimbra is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences taught in English, Portuguese over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coimbra, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
May apply to the course leading to a Master\'s degree:
a) Holders of a degree of a cycle or a legal equivalent of the areas corresponding to those required in the notice of opening;b) Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized in those areas, according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State acceding to this Process;
c) Holders of a foreign academic degree, those areas that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra;
d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional, that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Board of the Faculty.
* Students must check the specific access requirements published in the opening notice before each school year
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Coimbra directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universidade de Coimbra
Universidade de Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English, Portuguese
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120