Overview
The biochemistry degree aims at providing a solid background that allows the graduates to progress into advanced studies or to integrate the work market in various fields of activity.

Objectives

  • To acquire a solid background in fundamental themes of biological sciences, mathematics, physics and chemistry, that support all knowledge in biochemistry
  • Proficiency in essential biochemical subjects, namely structural biology, molecular biology, metabolism and cellular physiology
  • Acquisition of laboratory skills
  • Development of critical thinking and autonomy in problem solving and continued learning
The applications for public higher education are made annually through national call and special contests.
 
Career Opportunities
  • Research laboratories at industry level
  • State laboratories or universities and research centers
  • Pharmaceutical and food industry
  • Analyzes laboratories
  • Study prosecution, in national or foreign universities
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Data and official course statistics
 

Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro
Phone: +351 289 800 995
Email: fct@ualg.pt 

Director

Deborah Mary Power