Courses

Forensic Sciences

OVERVIEW

The 2^nd cycle of studies in Forensic Sciences of the University of Porto is a program that enables students from multiple backgrounds to acquire the theoretical and practical skills necessary to obtain a specialization in one of Forensic Sciences areas (Legal Medicine, Forensic Laboratorial Sciences and Forensic Psychological Sciences) as well as to develop a master thesis in that area. During the first year, the students attend a short core curriculum of 30 ECTS, covering the fundaments of Juridical Sciences and Criminology, Forensic Laboratory Sciences, Forensic Medical and Psychological Sciences and Investigation Methodologies. This common core is followed by a variety of optional units encompassing the main research topics in forensic sciences.

Such a broad, multidisciplinary approach is guaranteed by the collaboration of diverse and distinct Schools of the University of Porto: the Faculties of Medicine, Law, Psychology and Education, Pharmacy, Sciences and Dental Medicine as well as the Biomedical Sciences Institute “Abel Salazar”.

ELIGIBILITY

Degree in medicine or other health related sciences, odontology, law, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, psychology, anthropology, nursing, social services, sociology, criminal sciences and police sciences. Other areas upon curricular evaluation.

Professional Abilities

Information

POSITIONS: 30

1st Phase - 10
2nd Phase - 10 + remaining positions
3rd Phase - 10 + remaining positions

Phase 1

Online Applications: 18/05/2015 to 22/05/2015

Lists with admission results (on-line): 09-06-2015

Appeals and complaints (if applicable): 11/06/2015 to 12/06/2015
Decision publication: 15-06-2015

Registrations: 16/06/2015 to 22/06/2015

Placement of substitutes (when applicable): 23/06/2015 to 26/06/2015

Phase 2

Online Applications: 30/06/2015 to 03/07/2015

Lists with admission results (on-line): 14-07-2015

Appeals and complaints (if applicable): 15/07/2015
Decision publication: 16-07-2015

Registrations: 17/07/2015 to 22/07/2015

Placement of substitutes (when applicable): 23/07/2015 to 24/07/2015

Phase 3
Online Applications: 24/08/2015 a 31/08/2015

Lists with admission results (on-line): 04-09-2015

Appeals and complaints (if applicable): 07-09-2015
Decision publication: 08-09-2015

Registrations: 09/09/2015 to 10/09/2015

Placement of substitutes (when applicable): 11/09/2015

BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Starting Date: 14/09/2015

FEE

Fee Full Time: Reference value of UP = 1250€ /year

Fee Part Time: 937,5€ /year

FEE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Tuition fee for students covered by the International Student Status, approved by Decree-Law 36/2014 of 10 March)

Fee Full Time: 4500€ /year

Fee Part Time: 3375€ /year

Fee Full Time (CPLP): 2250€/year

Fee Part Time (CPLP): 1687,5€ /year

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS_ MORE INFORMATION HERE!

Comments

To assist the application, you can consult the Guide Support (1)

APPLICATION ONLINE HERE

To assist the registration, you can consult the Guide Support (2)

REGISTRATION ONLINE HERE

Contacts

Information
Department for Research and Post-Graduate Studies
Tel.: + 351 22 551 36 76
Fax.: + 351 22 551 36 92
E.Mail - daipg@med.up.pt

General information

Information for applicants

Official Code:	6046
Director:	Teresa Magalhães
Acronym:	MCF
Academic Degree:	Master
Type of course/cycle of study:	Masters Degree
Start:	2003/2004
Duration:	2 Years