Overview

This Biology and Geology course from University of Minho, simultaneously offers curricular units in two scientific domains, seeks to expand the access of graduates to the labor market and enables them to collaborate in various socio-professional sectors, such as: Environment, Management and Conservation of Nature, Prospecting and Exploration of Natural Resources and Scientific Research.

Careers

Professional opportunities for graduates in Biology-Geology (1st cycle) include:

Technician in parks / natural reserves (eg, conservation of biological resources, geoconservation and environmental protection);

Environmental education and ecotourism technician;

Museum technician in science centers or other educational spaces (dissemination of natural sciences);

Technicians in central, local and regional administration services, in areas related to planning and environment;

Technicians in companies selling scientific and technological material;

Laboratory or field technician in the areas of Biology and Geology (eg, laboratory analysis for water industries, water treatment plants (ETA'S) and waste water (ETAR'S), food industry, Biomonitoring; Geotechnics; Thematic Cartography) .

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Organic Chemistry

Bioenergetics and Metabolism

General Geology

Mineralogy

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Braga, Portugal

Disciplines

Biology Geology View 5 other Bachelors in Biology 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

Learning Agreement for Studies/ for Traineeships, which needs to be signed, dated and stamped by the student and home institution

Copy of ID card/Passport

Home Transcript of Records

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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

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

697 EUR / year

≈ 697 EUR / year

Living costs

Braga

Portugal

454 - 697 EUR / month

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

Funding

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