Overview

The Master of Science in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine from Universidade Nova de Lisboa stands out for being quite comprehensive in what concerns the subjects it covers, offering the student the possibility to choose to attend courses in very diverse scientific areas or, conversely, to build their own specialization by selecting elective courses focused on a particular scientific area.

Careers

Advanced training in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine will allow access to further academic training through the attendance of a 3rd cycle (PhD). It can also provide access to research and development (R&D) areas in the national and international service and industry sectors, such as:

Medical and hospital centers

Clinical and veterinary laboratories

Forensic science

Pharmaceutical industry

Food industry

Cosmetic industry

Biotechnology industry

Small and medium biotechnology companies

Consultancy with government organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Biology

Molecular Diagnostics

Neurobiology

Gene Regulation

Entrepreneurship
Human Genetics and Oncobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Genetics

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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

Holders of a degree, or equivalent, in the areas of Natural Sciences and Biotechnology;

Holders of a foreign academic degree in required areas conferred following the 1st cycle of studies according to the Bologna Process;

Holders of a foreign academic degree in required areas recognized as meeting the objectives of the Bachelor´s degree by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of the FCT NOVA;

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the capacity to accomplish referred cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of the FCT NOVA.
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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

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine.

Available Scholarships

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