Overview

Key Features

The programme Biochemistry for Heath of Universidade Nova de Lisboa relies on the strong scientific and educational expertise of Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, and Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier to access multidisciplinary areas of research and development in several sectors of industry and services related to Human Health, including Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Analysis, and Biotechnology.

Students have the opportunity to gain strong basic knowledge in Biochemistry, especially in its interface with Biophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry (particularly with a pharmacological perspective), and Social Sciences.

Careers

The graduate from the NOVA Master programme in Biochemistry for Health will have a solid and versatile training in Biochemistry, a valuable tool for a national or international career in the following areas:

R&D in Biotechnology and Pharmacy

Food Industry

Laboratories for biochemical and biomedical analyses

Cosmetics and Pharma Industry

Public health and medical research

Regulatory commissions and bodies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioanalytical Procedures

Integrated Laboratory Practicals

Methods for Characterization of Biomolecules

Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics
Integrated Laboratory Practicals
Molecular Bases of Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Toxicology Biochemistry Genetics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Identification document

One photo (recent)

VAT number

Curriculum Vitae

Certificates (in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish; if in other languages, documents should be translated to Portuguese or English and must be certified by the official consulate)

Proof of application fee payment In alternative this document may be sent by email

"Licenciado" or Master degree or its legal equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences or related fields;

Foreign University degree obtained after a first or second cycle of studies in the scientific fields mentioned

GPA of prior academic degree(s);

Academic and scientific curriculum;
Professional curriculum;

Interview (tie-break);

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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

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1100 EUR / year

≈ 1100 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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