Program Overview
The Applied Biotechnology at Polytechnic of Leiria is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Applied Biotechnology 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 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Peniche, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Analysis and Experimental Design
- Biocatalysts
- Bioethic
- Bioinformatics
- Biosseparations
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratories
- Biomarkers
- Entrepreneurship
- Applied microbiology
- Option I
- Seminário em Biotecnologia
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
May apply to the study cycle, leading to master\xc2\x92s degree:
- Holders of an academic bachelor\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0 degree following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process in the area of Marine Biology and Biotechnology, and related areas;
- Holders of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a degree by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESTM in the area of marine biology and biotechnology or related areas;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curricula who is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESTM.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic of Leiria 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 of Leiria
Polytechnic of Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months