Overview

Highlights

The Health Biochemistry, Specialization in Clinical and Metabolic Biochemistry course from Polytechnic of Porto encompasses the areas of diagnosis and therapy and it is, for that reason, particularly addressed to graduates in Health and allied Sciences.

The Master`s Degree in Biochemistry in Health is an up-to-date course, endowed with a solid configuration that distinguishes it from its peers, in areas such as Systems Biology and omics (Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics, Cytomics, Pharmacogenomics and Bioinformatics). Besides this, the programme also comprises a strong and distinctive Clinical component, namely Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Diagnosis, among others.

A specialization in Biotechnology is also included, with modules linked to Environmental, Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, not excluding Bioinformatics, Chemistry and Microbiology. Students can choose the areas in which they want to focus their study. In the third semester, they can specialize in Applied Biochemistry and study subjects of all the existing branches.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Instrumental Methods of Analysis of Biomolecules

Molecular diagnostics

Neurochemistry and Neurobiology

Immunology

Analytical Cytology and Cytomics

Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Public Health Biotechnology Biochemistry View 9 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

Who should apply:

Owners of a bachelor degree or equivalent diploma in courses of Health Technologies and allied areas

Owners of a foreign academic degree of higher education in the fields of Health or allied sciences, awarded after conclusion of a first cycle of studies structured according to the Bologna process, issued by a state that adhered to this Process

Owners of a foreign academic degree that might be considered, by the Technical and Scientific Council of ESTSP, as fulfilling the objectives inherent to a programme conducing to a Bachelor degree in the areas mentioned in a)
Owners of an academic, scientific or professional resume that might be regarded as a certification of capacity to attend this cycle of studies by the Technic and Scientific Council of ESTSP

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

For students covered by the International Student Status, it can vary between 3500 euros and 8000 euros.

Living costs for Porto

556 - 865 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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