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Molecular and Environmental Biology (Doctoral Program) 2016/2017

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General


Academic degree:
  • Doctorate
ECTS:
240
Duration:
4 curricular years
Regime:
Daytime
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Biology

Contacts


    School of Sciences
    Campus de Gualtar
    4710 - 057 Braga

    Tel: 253604390 Fax: 253604398
    E-Mail: presidencia@ecum.uminho.pt; sbarreto@ecum.uminho.pt; sec@ecum.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.ecum.uminho.pt

Description


The doctoral program in Molecular and Environmental Biology is a 4 years course at the 3rd cycle level and includes both a curricular (mainly during the first year) and a research component. This program is inserted in the multidisciplinary environment of the Molecular Biology and Environmental Center, which allows students to be provided with: i) advanced training in cutting-edge specialty areas; ii) a stimulating scientific environment in high-quality research projects; iii) preparation for an academic career or business, at home and abroad. This postgraduate program counts with the collaboration of researchers/professors of high scientific merit and from national and international universities and institutes, in the following subjects: -Molecular Biotechnology-Biochemistry and Structural Biology-Microbial Physiology and Pathogenesis-Cell Biology and Development-Biomedicine and Health-Biodiversity and Evolution-Ecology and Environment.
To integrate this program of advanced studies and research, the student must have a high level of intellectual ability and work, and demonstrate personal motivation and professional ambition.

Access to higher education


The completion of the PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Environmental Biology allows developing research activity at a post-doctoral level.

Careers


At the end of this course, the scientific and technical skills acquired constitute a solid background to perform different professional activities, in particular in the fields of health, environment, industry, agriculture and higher education.

Access


10

Vacancies

5

Minimum

Access forms


Access to this cycle of studies requires an application to the School of Sciences of the University of Minho,

Access to this course of study takes place upon submission of an application to the School of Sciences of the University of Minho, within the deadlines established for that purpose, referred to the Course Director with the following documentation:
• Application Form (download from the site School of Science PhD in the Applications »» Education »» Applications »» Doctoral Program in Molecular and Environmental Biology »» Application Form to PDBMA.docx | https://www.ecum.uminho.pt/en/Ensino/Pages/Candidaturas.aspx)
• Letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Habilitation certificates;
• Identification document: Citizen Card | Passport;
• Two letters of reference

This information does not replace consultation of the Regulation of the study cycle Leading to obtaining the degree of Doctor from the Universidade do Minho and other documents.

Entry requirements


Applicants must hold a masters degree in the scientific areas of Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences or other related domains, in case they have a sound scientific preparation, and those who fulfil the stipulated in items b) and c) article 30 of Decree-Law nº 742006, 24 March.

Recommended requirements


Not applicable.

Application deadlines


1st Phase
From May 30 to September 02, 2016

2nd Phase
From December 05, 2016 to January 27, 2017

Registration deadlines


1st Phase
From October 03 to October 05, 2016

2nd Phase
From March 13 to March 17, 2017

Aditional Information


Study Plan


Regime Curricular Unit Scientific Area ECTS
Year 1 42
A Project BCS 18
S1 Seminar BCS 6
S1 Opção 18
Biodiversity and Ecology BIO 6
Funcional biology BIO 6
Genetic Expression BIO 6
Molecular Biotechnology BIO 6
Molecular Ecology and Evolution BIO 6
Systems Ecology BIO 6
Year 1 2 18
BS Opção Aberta 6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Costal Waters Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Global Change and Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystems Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Next Generation Sequencing in Environmental Monitoring BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
BS Opção I 6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Costal Waters Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Global Change and Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystems Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Next Generation Sequencing in Environmental Monitoring BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
BS Opção II 6
Advances in Invasion Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Advances in Plant Molecular Biology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanoparticles: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanosystems for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Bionanotechnology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancer BM; BCS; EBE 6
Biopolymers Based on renewable Resources: from Synthesis to Applications BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cancer Therapy: from Basic Research to Clinic BM; BCS; EBE 6
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems BM; BCS; EBE 6
Costal Waters Ecology BM; BCS; EBE 6
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment BM; BCS; EBE 6
Genomics, Metagenomics and Bioinformatics BM; BCS; EBE 6
Global Change and Biodiversity: Implications for Ecosystems Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Host-Fungos Interactions an Virulence BM; BCS; EBE 6
Mammalian and Yeast Cells as Complementary Models to Understand Programmed Cell Death and Autophagy BM; BCS; EBE 6
Molecular Nutrition BM; BCS; EBE 6
Next Generation Sequencing in Environmental Monitoring BM; BCS; EBE 6
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plants in a Changing Environment: a Molecular Approach BM; BCS; EBE 6
Plasma Membrane Transport: Physiology, Genetics and Phylogeny BM; BCS; EBE 6
Protein Degradation and Trafficking in Health and Disease BM; BCS; EBE 6
River Restoration and Ecosystem Services BM; BCS; EBE 6
Year 1 2 3 4 180
QA Thesis BCS 180

Assessment/Accreditation


A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited preliminarily
Resolution publication date:
12-12-2011
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Ef 2380/2011
Registry Date:
18-03-2011
Accreditation validity:

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