Overview

The Master in Applied Biotechnology programme is offered by the Polytechnic of Leiria.

This course intends to provide students with advanced training in the field of Biotechnology to apply in the development and implementation of projects in the areas of pharmaceutical biotechnology, food biotechnology and marine biotechnology.

Goals

During the second year of the course, the student will carry out a research on a specific topic, which will be compiled in an internship / project /dissertation. The successful defense of this internship / project /dissertation will lead to a Master´s degree

Accreditation

The programme is state accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Data Analysis and Experimental Design

Biocatalysts

Bioethics

Bioinformatics

Biosseparations

Industrial Biotechnology

Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratories

Biomarkers

Entrepreneurship

Applied microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peniche, 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

A signed and detailed Curriculum vitae;

Copy of ID document and VAT number;

Copy of detailed academic certificate with date of graduation, degree awarded and final

classification;

Proof of legal address of residence. (only for non EU-Nationals legally residing in Portugal

uninterruptedly for more than two years, and children who legally reside with them);

Proof of payment of the application fee.

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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

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

570 EUR / year

≈ 570 EUR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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