Overview

The current cycle of studies encompasses a lecturing component, a project unit and a placement/thesis. The latter can include a dissertation of scientific nature or an industrial placement subject to a final report, providing they are original and specifically conceived towards that aim. The curriculum is also designed to stimulate the development of personal skills, nowadays a crucial factor for employability and professional success. The curriculum offers a variety of speciality courses defined based on the demand registered in the last few years.

Learning outcomes

The contact of the students with R&D activities and Extension Services of ESB is crucial for developing their capacity of problem-solving and independent thought, offering a clear vision of the professional and education opportunities on the different fields, urging the creativity capabilities. The Applied Microbiology students at Catholic University of Portugal are also offered the possibility for an international mobility experience, which can be framed within the ERASMUS programme, and/or for a professional experience in a company/organization related to their field of studies, broadening their educational profile.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microorganisms and Food Safety

Molecular Microbiology

Research Methodology – Planning and Data Analysis

Instrumental Analysis and Laboratory Automatization

Microbiology and Environmental Quality

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Microbiology View 3 other Masters in Microbiology in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Simple photocopy of identification tax number (or any other fiscal identification document)
Photocopy of identification tax number (or any other fiscal identification document)
A photograph
Declaration, under oath, that the applicant is eligible as "international student"
Secondary School Diploma with complete list of courses (courses taken and their classification) and final classification*
Certificate of the marks obtained in the final national secondary school exam (if applicable in the country) *
Payment of Application Fee (if not admitted the amount is non-refundable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4590 EUR / year

≈ 4590 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4590 EUR / year

≈ 4590 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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