Overview

Key Features

The Master in Biomaterials and NanoMedicine from Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a unique course in Portugal and with unusual characteristics in the international context. It aims at training masters students with advanced multidisciplinary knowledge in the fields of Materials with Biomedical applications and Nanotechnologies for the processing of materials and production of devices with applications to Biomedicine, such as:

new biosensors for the early detection of disease markers using non-invasive methods;

contrast agents for medical imaging diagnosis;

new ways of encapsulating and controlling the delivery of drugs that can increase their effective effectiveness and mitigate effects;

creation of bio-synthetic organs and tissues for clinical application and as in vitro models for testing the safety and efficacy of new drugs and cosmetics.

Additionally, the masters in Biomaterials and NanoMedicine acquire skills to design and conduct scientific projects and experiments and to interpret the respective results and communicate effectively in an academic and business environment.

Careers

Masters in Biomaterials and NanoMedicine acquire a unique set of knowledge and skills that makes them essential both in research groups dedicated to these areas and in industries with high economic impact to meet the need for a developing market with exponential innovation, like: medical devices, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and bio-synthetic tissues and organs industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomaterials and Nanomedicine
Biosensors
Scientific and Technological Complements
Nanofabrication and Characterization of Biomaterials
Tissue Engineering
Medical Imaging and Theranostics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Medicine View 6 other Masters in Medicine 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 1st degree (licenciado or legal equivalent) in the areas of Engineering Sciences, Exact Sciences or Natural Sciences;

Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred after a 1st cycle of studies organized in the above areas, in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;

Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, in those areas, that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the Scientific Council of the NOVA FCT;

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council of the NOVA FCT, under proposal of the Scientific Committee of the programme, as testifying the ability to carry out this programme.

Motivation letter;

Possible interview.

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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

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