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Chemistry (Doctoral Program) 2016/2017

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General

Academic degree:
  • Doctorate
ECTS:
240
Duration:
8 curricular semesters
Regime:
Daytime
Place:
Gualtar Campus, Braga (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Chemistry

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 Chemistry (PDQ) aims to prepare students with a solid foundation in Chemistry particularly in the areas of Organic and Biological Chemistry and of Analytical Chemistry.

The structure of the PDQ includes a curricular component (60 ECTS) followed by the development of a Research Project on themes of Fundamental and / or Applied Chemistry. This project, to be developed in academic and / or professional context, should contribute significantly to scientific and technological advances.

The training is provided by teachers / researchers of the Chemistry Research Center in collaboration with national and international partners of recognized institution

Access to higher education

The conclusion of this Doctoral degree allows the realization of research activity at post-doctoral level

Careers

- Researcher and/or lecturer in public or private institutions of higher education
- Researchers in laboratories and institutions for research and development
- Professionals in several industries, namely chemical, food processing, textile, pharmaceutical, environmental and cosmetics and perfumery
- Specialists in consulting companies

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.

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

Entry requirements

Candidates applying to this doctoral degree should fullfil one of the following conditions:
- Holder of a master degree or legal equivalent;
- Holder of an undergraduate degree, with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council of the School;
- Holder of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council of the School, as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies.

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 60
S1 Scientific English Writing QAC 6
S1 Technological Entrepreneurship QAC 6
S1 Opção I
Os alunos escolhem trés de entre as UCs opcionais indicadas 		18
Advanced Methods in Organic Chemistry QUI 6
Asymmetric Chemistry I QUI 6
Medicinal Chemistry I QUI 6
Molecular Modelling QUI 6
Nanochemistry QUI 6
Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms QUI 6
Spectroscopic Techniques QUI 6
Structural Analysis QUI 6
S2 English Speaking in Academic Context QAC 5
S2 Safety in Chemistry Laboratory and Thesis Preparation QUI 13
S2 Opção II
Os alunos escolhem duas de entre as UCs opcionais indicadas 		12
Asymmetric Synthesis II QUI 6
Biopharmaceuticals QUI 6
Glycochemistry and Glycobiochemistry QUI 6
Heterocyclic Chemistry QUI 6
Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry QUI 6
Medicinal Chemistry II QUI 6
Nanosystems with Therapeutical Applications QUI 6
Structural Biochemistry QUI 6
Synthetic Organic Chemistry QUI 6
Year 2 3 4 180
TA Thesis QUI 180

Assessment/Accreditation

A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited
Resolution publication date:
16-05-2011
A3ES deliberation:
http://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/programa-doutoral-em-quimica
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Cr 40/2011
Registry Date:
13-07-2011
Accreditation validity:
15-05-2017


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