Program Overview
The Applied Biotechnology at Polytechnic Institute 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)) — National students
- Location: Leiria, 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
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics
- Biosseparations
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratories
- Biomarkers
- Entrepreneurship
- Applied microbiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
*The master coordination may also, in case of interest, request further information to instruct the application process.
Note: In the case of foreign students, these documents must be authenticated by the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin, or by the Hague Convention, and if they are not written in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English, they must be translated into Portuguese by a translator recognized by the Portuguese diplomatic mission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic Institute 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 Institute of Leiria
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
Portuguese higher institution located in Leiria, Portugal
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
