Go to:
Logótipo
You are in:: Start > Courses/CE or Courses/Cycle of Studies or Programmes/Cycle of Studies > L:B
Map of Premises
FC6 - Departamento de Ciência de Computadores FC5 - Edifício Central FC4 - Departamento de Biologia FC3 - Departamento de Física e Astronomia e Departamento GAOT FC2 - Departamento de Química e Bioquímica FC1 - Departamento de Matemática

Courses

Bachelor in Biology

Entrance Exams Biology and Geology
(02) or Physics and
Chemistry (07)
Tuition Consult
Numerus Clausus 131
The Biology degree provides theoretical and practical training (laboratory and field research) in the main areas of biology including biodiversity, human biology, ecology, evolution, physiology, genetics and microbiology; all areas are approached through a combination of traditional and modern methods originating in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology.

Employment Prospects

This programme provides the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully enter a broad range of professions such as those concerning the environment, management of living resources, health, biotechnology, the food industry, plant and animal production and forensic analysis. The degree also guarantees adequate preparation for students interested in continuing their academic studies on a post-graduate level, whether nationally or internationally, which, in turn, will allow them to obtain a professional qualification or to begin a teaching or research career.


Application Procedures 2019/2020

Admission Policy Numerus Clausus (*): 131
Special Admission Vacancies (**): Above 23 years of age: 8 | TOCS: 5
Change of Degree Vacancies: 1rst year (***): 9 | Other years: 9
Readmission Not subject to numerus clausus.


(*) A aprovação das vagas do Regime Geral está dependente do despacho orientador para a fixação de vagas, que venha a ser publicado pelo Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (MCTES) e podem, consequentemente, sofrer alterações.

(**) A aprovação das vagas dos Concursos Especiais está dependente do despacho orientador para a fixação de vagas, que venha a ser publicado pelo Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (MCTES) e podem, consequentemente, sofrer alterações.

(***) A aprovação das vagas da Mudança de Par Instituição/Curso (1ºano curricular) está dependente do despacho orientador para a fixação de vagas, que venha a ser publicado pelo Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (MCTES) e podem, consequentemente, sofrer alterações.

(****) As vagas de Mudança de Par Instituição/Curso (Restantes anos curriculares) aguardam aprovação da Reitoria da UP.




Information


Contacts

Course Director: lic.bio.diretor@fc.up.pt
Monitoring Committee: lic.bio.ca@fc.up.pt
Undergraduate Section: pre.graduacao@fc.up.pt
Students: lic.bio@fc.up.pt



This information is provided strictly for informational purposes
and does not preclude consultation of the Official Gazette.

General information

Official Code: 9011
Director: Maria João Santos
Acronym: L:B
Academic Degree: Bachelor
Type of course/cycle of study: First Degree
Start: 2007/2008
Duration: 6 Semesters

Study Plan

Certificates

  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Agronomy (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Astronomy (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Informatics (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Mathematics (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation Centered in Biology (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Physics (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Geology (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Geographic Information (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology - Complementary Formation in Chemistry (180 ECTS credits)
  • Biology (180 ECTS credits)

Predominant Scientific Areas

Previous Courses/Cycles of Study

Recommend this page Top
Copyright 1996-2025 © Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto  I Terms and Conditions  I Acessibility  I Index A-Z  I Guest Book
Last update: 2025-01-16 I  Page created on: 2025-06-14 at 10:12:36 | Acceptable Use Policy | Data Protection Policy | Complaint Portal