Overview

The Master in Biotechnology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa offers a multidisciplinary curriculum, which is essential for the development of solutions for complex, real-world problems, covering both established and emerging scientific areas, as well as knowledge of business development and skills for science-based innovation.

The offer of electives, adjusted every year, lends flexibility to the provided training profiles, which can be directed to biopharmaceuticals, the food industry, nanobiotechnology, marine biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, or technology transfer and innovation.

Careers

The versatility and high quality of the training in Biotechnology open up excellent career opportunities in R&D, technology transfer, management and commercial services, in various business areas, research centers, and academic institutions, relating to (bio) pharmaceuticals, the agro-food industry, environmental and biomedical applications, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomaterials

Biochemical Engineering
Gene Regulation

Biosensors

Food Microbiology

Separation Processes for Biological Products

Cellular and Molecular Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

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

Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in the areas of Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Technology;

Holders of an academic degree awarded by a foreign institution in one of the areas referred above, upon completion of a 1st cycle program organized according to the Bologna Process;

Holders of an academic degree awarded by a foreign institution in one the areas referred above, which the Scientific Council of FCT NOVA accepts as meeting the requirements of a bachelor’s degree;

Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that the Scientific Council of FCT NOVA deems appropriate for carrying out successfully the Master’s Program in Biotechnology.
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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

1250 EUR / year

≈ 1250 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

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