Program Overview
The Biotechnological Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of Bragan\xc3\xa7a is a Master programme in Engineering 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 engineering. 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 Biotechnological Engineering 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bragança, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnological Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Microbial association and biofertilizers
- Experimental Design and Multivariate Analysis
- Engineering of Biotechnological Processes
- Microbial Physiology and Genetics
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Safety and Regulation in Biotechnology
- Biofactories, Bioproducts and Inovation
- Biopesticides and Biocontrol
- Molecular Diagnosis Methods
- Industrial Microbiology
- Production of Biomass and Bioenergy
- Technology of Biocatalysts
- Final Project/Dissertation
- Seminar
- Paula Cristina Azevedo Rodrigues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
The holders of the licenciado degree or legal equivalent, the holders of a foreign academic degree and the holders of a relevant academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae may apply to the 2nd cycle of studies, as stated in the description of the Portuguese Higher Education System, provided by NARIC and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement.
Provide the documentation
To begin the admission process, you need to provide the following documents:
\xc2\x95 Application form;
\xc2\x95 Authenticated certificate confirming the approval in a secondary education course or in a legally equivalent course; (*)
\xc2\x95 Authenticated certificate of all the course units and grades obtained in the secondary, and, if applicable, certificate of approval in the final exams and grades obtained; (*)
\xc2\x95 International Student Declaration of Honour;
\xc2\x95 Document proving the level of proficiency in English (or in Portuguese, if the programme you are applying to is lectured in Portuguese);
\xc2\x95 Photocopy of passport;
\xc2\x95 Curriculum Vitae in English.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,090 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic Institute of Bragan\xc3\xa7a 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 Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Bragança, Portugal
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120