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Doctoral Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology

Molecular and Cellular Biology is a strong scientific area at the University of Porto, more specifically at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS, UP), the Faculty of Sciences (FCUP) and the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S, UP), having a long tradition in offering advanced studies in this field, both in research and in teaching.

The International Doctoral Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCBiology) is jointly organized by these three institutions and is assisted by an international External Advisory Board: Nicholas Proudfoot, University of Oxford, UK; Peter Lindblad, Uppsala University, Sweden; Cord Brakebusch, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Job Opportunities

The doctoral program aims to train doctors in Molecular and Cell Biology with strong scientific knowledge and solid scientific, technical and intellectual skills necessary to develop advanced research (basic or applied) and qualified professional service in higher education institutions, in research institutes or centres, in industry (biotechnology and pharmaceutical) and in public health institutions (hospitals, diagnostic centres, clinical laboratory analysis).

Taught in collaboration with
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (UP)
Type of Course
Doctoral Degree
Duration
8 Semesters / 240.0 ECTS
Vacancies
20
Language
Portuguese
Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee)
Nacional: 2750.00€
International: 6000.00€
CPLP International: 2750.00€

All the information presented relates to 2024/2025

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Registration and Accreditation

DGES

Registration n.ºR/A-Cr 32/2013/AL01 in Feb. 10, 2020

A3ES

Date of publication of the accreditation decision: July 31, 2021

Validity of accreditation: 6 years