Degree objectives

The Biotechnology degree will provide students with a basic training in fundamental areas of biosciences, as well as specialized training in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering processes, biotechnology, microbiology and molecular genetics. There is a high demand for biotechnologists in Europe and Portugal, and this course will help prepare students for an exciting career in this field. In addition, the combination of skills and knowledge obtained provide a solid foundation for a wide range of employment opportunities or further study for master's or doctoral levels.

School

ESTB - Barreiro School of Technology

Study mode

presencial - DayTime

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

The course was planned as a generalist degree in Biotechnology, ensuring a wide range of professional opportunities for future graduates. This training is especially aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in the biotechnology sector – either in large biotechnology multinationals or in the pharmaceutical industry or smaller companies, exploring new innovations in the field. The training in Biotechnology combines the laboratory skills and theoretical knowledge provided in the various curricular units and curricular internship or biotechnological project in order to prepare the graduate to enter the job market in various sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Food, Agricultural or biological/biotechnological research industries. This course allows access to the Order of Technical Engineers.

Career opportunities

- biological/chemical/biochemical analysis laboratories;
- biotechnological and related industries, of which the most important are Pharmaceutical, Food and Agri-Food;
- environmental area, namely, in Treatment Plants, integration in teams to carry out Environmental Impact Studies,
water companies, among others;
- service companies in the sector and related, namely in the area of Medicine/Health;
- technical assistance in Project and Consulting Offices;
- integration, planning, automation and control of systems;
- intervention in the production, development and control of final products of small and medium-sized industries.

Course coordinator

Ana Gabriela Gonçalves Neves Gomes

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.

Admission requirements

Entrance Exams
One of the following combinations:
02 Biology and Geology
or
18 Portuguese
or
07 Physics and Chemistry
16 Mathematics
or
02 Biology and Geology
07 Physics and Chemistry
or
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics

Minimum Scores
Application score: 100 points
Entrance exams: 95 points

Calculation Formula
High school GPA: 50%
Entrance exams: 50%

Other admission pathways:
- Re-entry and Transfer Programs (between institutions/courses);
- Special Admission Exam for Vocational Program Graduates;
- Special Admission Exam for CET and CTeSP Certificate Holders;
- Special Admission Exam for Applicants Over 23 Years of Age;
- Special Admission Exam for Holders of Other Higher Education Degrees;
- Special Admission Exam for International Students.

The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.

Qualification requirements

34 course units successfully completed

Legal framework and accreditation

Despacho n.º 10608/2020 de 29 de outubro de 2020