Overview

The Master Course in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship at University of Minho is aimed at postgraduate qualification of human resources in the fields of biochemistry, molecular and functional biology, biotechnology and phytochemistry, complemented with skills in the areas of entrepreneurship, in order to enable them to carry out projects of I&D with strong component of innovation, enhancing their connection to the business sector.

Access to higher education

Given the scope of MP3B masters course, there will be a vertical articulation with various courses of 1st cycle (e.g. Biology-Geology, in Biochemistry, and in Environmental Sciences) and 3th cycle (Plant Biology Doctoral Program (a MAP program) or in the Molecular and Environmental Biology Doctoral Program (UM), as well as in other UM national and international doctoral programs), in the areas of Biosciences and Biotechnology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology

Marketing Principles

Plant Biotechnology

Plant Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics

Secondary Metabolism and Bioactive Compounds

Bioreactors and Separation Processes

Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Braga, Portugal

Disciplines

Biology Entrepreneurship Biotechnology View 8 other Masters in Biotechnology 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

Learning Agreement for Studies/ for Traineeships, which needs to be signed, dated and stamped by the student and home institution

Copy of ID card/Passport

Home Transcript of Records

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1250 EUR / year

≈ 1250 EUR / year

Living costs

Braga

Portugal

454 - 697 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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