Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate
University
Daytime
Language of Teaching
Portuguese
Faculty / School
Faculdade de Medicina e Ciências Biomédicas
Area of Studies
Science and Health Technologies
Overview
The degree in Biomedical Sciences offers multidisciplinary training that allows graduates of this course to participate in programs and projects of fundamental, applied, technological development or diagnostic biomedical research.
Objectives
- Train professionals capable of mastering the concepts and techniques of medical science and molecular biology
- Train graduates able to pursue studies at the 2nd and 3rd cycles with different orientations leading to specializations in areas as diverse as molecular medicine, gene therapy, bio-nanotechnology or regenerative medicine or, alternatively, to opt for medical training, within the scope of a medical course conceived in terms of post-graduation
- Offer a multidisciplinary preparation that allows graduates of this course to provide quality support and collaboration to programs and projects of fundamental or applied biomedical research, technological development or diagnosis
- Train professionals capable of communicating their knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences
The applications for public higher education are made annually through national call and/or special contests.
Career Opportunities
- Integration into working groups in the fields of biology, biomedicine and medical genetics, in a business or academic environment
- Research laboratories
- Research and Development Centers
- Biomedical application companies
- Other public or private entities
- Possibility to continue the 2nd cycle of this course
- Possibility to apply for a medical course at UAlg, or at another University that has vacancies for licensed students, with the possibility of continuing their training in the field of medicine
External Link(s)
Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Campus de Gambelas, edifício 2, Ala-Norte, Gab. 1.59
8005-139 Faro
Phone: +351 289 800 095
Email: biomedicas@ualg.pt