BIOSYSTEMS Academics

General Information

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The scientific domain of the program is that of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The realization of The PDEQuiBio consists of a curricular component, with 60 ECTS, and in the preparation of a Doctoral Thesis with 180 ECTS. The completion of the curricular component will confer a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with the final classification obtained from the classifications of the curricular units that constitute the study plan.

 

Description

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The structuring objective of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering is to promote excellence and research in topics of Chemical and Biological Engineering, with emphasis on its theoretical foundations, including specification, design, modeling, representation and exploration of systems chemical and biological processes, as well as the integration of associated technologies. It is intended that the PhDs in Chemical and Biological Engineering, in addition to consolidating their basic training in the traditional areas of intervention of Chemical and Biological Engineering, acquire the ability to face challenges in emerging areas such as Molecular Biotechnology, Functional Genomics, Systems Biology and Nanotechnology.

 

Key learning outcomes

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The training profile of PhD in EQB corresponds to highly qualified professionals, possessing knowledge, skills and competences of permanent value in the field of EQB, capable of easy integration in the type of companies and organizations required by the current evolution of societies. This professional will have:

- a proactive attitude towards change, framing it in the context of economic development and international competitiveness;

- the ability to communicate, succinctly and rationally, the results of their work;

- leadership and entrepreneurship;

- the ability to work in teams and in networks and awareness of citizenship and sustainable performance.

Holders of a PhD in EQB are able to integrate the new generation of industrial leaders in the sectors of the Chemical, Biotechnological and Agrifood industries, to be promoters of new companies, and independent and interdisciplinary researchers in the area of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Environment and Health.

 

Access to higher education

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The conclusion of this Doctoral degree allows the realization of research activity at post-doctoral level

 

Careers

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Employers are public or private scientific research centers that develop activities in areas related to EQB, companies with consultancy activities in innovation and support for projects in areas related to Chemical and Biological Engineering and also companies in the sectors of the Chemical industries, Biotechnological, Agrifood and Environmental.