Master in Applied Microbiology

General Information

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ADMISSIONS 2021/22 - from April, 5^th 2021

The MSc in Applied Microbiology is intended for students who hold a bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related areas. Over the course of two years and 120 ECTS a specialization in Microbiology is offered with intense training and development of practical skills compatible with a qualified professional performance

Applications

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/22

1 Check if you are eligible

To be eligible, applicants must:

Holders of a bachelor's degree, or legal equivalent, in the areas of Biological Sciences, or related areas;
holders of a bachelor's degree in other training areas may be admitted, provided there is a favorable opinion from the Coordination Commission.
Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, in the areas referred to in the previous point, conferred following a 1st Cycle of Studies, organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process in a State that adheres to this Process.
Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in the areas referred to in point a), recognized by the Board of Science of ESB-UCP as meeting the objectives of a bachelor’s degree.
Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae, recognized by the Board of Science of ESB-UCP as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies.

2 Deadlines and places available

APPLICATIONS 2021/22

Call	Candidatura	Resultados	Matrículas	Início das aulas
1st Call	From April 5^th to July 5^th	July 9^th	From July 13^th to July 15^th	September 20^th
2nd Call	From July 19^th to August 30^th	September 1^st	September 2^nd/3^rd
3rd Call	Until September 13^th	September 15^th	September 16^th

The opening of the 2nd and 3rd call of admissions depends on the number of places left over from the previous call.

PLACES AVAILABLE: 25 (The opening of the course is subject to a minimum number of students)

3 Gather the documents

Form with information on personal data or copy of ID document
Degree certificate* (detailed, indicating course units, marks obtained, ECTS and final average) - mandatory only for graduates from outside UCP.
If you have not yet completed your degree, you must replace the degree certificate with proof of Curricular Units completed and the declaration of honor available here.
Form for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) - if applicable
Curriculum Vitae

All required documents issued outside Portugal need to be:

a) certified by the Portuguese embassy or consulate in the issuing country, OR

b) bear the Hague Apostille stamp issued by the relevant authority of the issuing country.

When written in foreign languages other than Spanish, English or French, the documents must be translated into Portuguese, in accordance to the Portuguese notary laws.

The original documents must be presented on registration (if not previously provided)

4 Submit your application

Make sure beforehand that admissions are open.

For appointment services, please access here.

For more information contact us through:

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5 Payment

Your admission will only be considered valid after the payment of the respective fee has been confirmed by UCP, so you should make your payment according to the ATM references indicated in the final admission information.

See the Fees at the Tuition & Fees tab for information on admission, enrollment and tuition fees, as well as other information regarding payments.

6 Check the results

The results will be published in a digital platform of restricted access to the candidates, who will receive the credentials and access link by email, on a date close to the publication of the results, being presented with one of the following designations:

"Admitted" - if the candidate is admitted without any conditions
"Conditionally admitted" - the admission is conditional on the completion of the degree and presentation of the respective supporting documents by the stipulated date
"Referred to the Next Phase" - will be evaluated at the next phase on an equal basis with new candidates appearing at that phase
"Not Admitted"

Only Admitted candidates will be able to proceed to enrollment.

7 Enrollment

The registration process will be made online and the access to the platform will be provided to the admitted applicants after publication of the results. On this platform, it will be necessary to submit:

Identification document and vaccination record booklet with up-to-date tetanus immunization
Copy of the Vaccination card with the date of the last Tetanus immunization
Information requested by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (RAIDES survey)
Registration form and other specific documents to be indicated at the time of admission
Proof of payment of the registration fee and first monthly tuition (see the "Fees and Tuitions” tab)
1 Passport photo

The originals of the qualification certificates must be presented on a date and time to be defined by the Academic Services.

The applicant’s withdrawal is assumed if the registration is not completed within the stipulated period.

The registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances.