Overview

It provides knowledge acquisition and the development of laboratorial skills, and other skills such as autonomous and team work. Throughout the Biochemistry degree, the contact with ongoing research in the University of Madeira and student inter university exchange is highly encouraged. The degree not only trains future professionals to transition to a globalised job market, but also gives complementary training, to be completed in a 2nd cycle of studies.

Overview

Graduates will be able to carry out duties in Higher Education Institutions, research institutes and centres, companies and industries, in the fields of Biotechnology, environment, Food Sector and Pharmaceutical industry; in laboratories of chemical, biochemical and microbiological analysis; in scientific journalism, in public institutions and regulating bodies.

Candidates may apply via the National Higher Education Access Contest providing they successfully pass one of the required admission exams. Candidates may also enrol via special regimes such as course/institution transfer, through one of the Special Contests in force or the Interntional Student Statute.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry
Cell Molecular Biology
Laboratory Techniques
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Plant Physiology
Structural Analysis
Microbiology
Bioinorganic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Funchal, Portugal

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 4 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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

Copy of ID card or passport

- Declaration under oath that the candidate does not have Portuguese nationality nor is covered by the provisions of numbers 2 and 3 of article 3 of Decree-Law no. 36/2014, of March 10, as currently worded
- Secondary education diploma or equivalent, or, if the academic qualification does not correspond to the Portuguese secondary education, a document proving that it allows, in the country where it was obtained, access to higher education

- Course syllabuses and other documents that prove the subjects taught and obtained by the candidates (not applicable when presenting proof of national exams in your country)
- Proof of completion of national exams in your country (ENEM for candidates from Brazil)
- Documentary evidence attesting proficiency in the language the study cycle is taught- Proof that the candidate holds the Prerequisites (where applicable)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2000 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Funchal

521 - 798 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Funchal

Funding

Scholarships Information

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