Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering
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Course objectives
The master's degree in Biological and Chemical Engineering aims to train professionals for a career in industry, which requires solid knowledge of chemical and biotechnological processes, as well as the ability to develop and implement new solutions and technologies. The course essentially aims to - Train for active and valuable intervention in the biotechnology or chemical industry; - Provide general training in both areas, ensured by a common core across the entire curriculum; - Train professionals with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions to a wide range of problems in different contexts of chemistry, biotechnology and interface areas.
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School
ESTB - Escola Superior de Tecnologia do Barreiro
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Study mode
presencial - Day Time
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Learning objectives and skills to be developed
The Master's Degree in Biological and Chemical Engineering allows you to develop fundamental skills that contribute to:
- Professional development in the field of Biological and Chemical Engineering;
- Understanding and mastering processes involving reactors and industrial separation processes;
- Lead or integrate teams/projects at company and research level;
- Technical and scientific project management;
- Promotion of entrepreneurship and creation of own business projects;
- Proposing and inspiring technological innovation in their area of specialisation;
- Formulating and solving complex problems in the Chemical Processes and Biotechnological Processes industry, using an interdisciplinary approach. -
Career opportunities
The professional profile of each graduate in Biological and Chemical Engineering enables the performance of functions in the following areas of activity:
- Industrial biotechnology;
- Chemical, petrochemical, textile, agri-food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries;
- Quality control;
- Scientific research and technological development;
-Consulting;
- Commercialization of products or equipment. -
Course coordinator
Maria de Lurdes de Figueiredo Gameiro
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Recognition of prior learning
The recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
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Admission and entry requirements
The following may apply to the Master's Degree in Biological and Chemical Engineering: • Holders of a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent; • Holders of an equivalent foreign higher academic degree, conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process; • Holders of an equivalent foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor's degree by the Scientific Technical Council of ESTBarreiro/IPS; • Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognized as attesting the ability to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Technical Council of ESTBarreiro/IPS.
The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.
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Qualification requirements
19 course units successfully completed
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Legal framework and accreditation
Despacho n.º 655/2016 de 14 de janeiro
Course details
Study plan
1º Ano
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Mode |
Name |
Scientific Area |
ECTS |
Branch |
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1º Semester |
PQB |
7.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
EQI |
4.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
BT |
6.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
PQB |
6.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
PQB |
7.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
PQB |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
BT |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
EQI |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
EQI |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
EQI |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
PQB |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
2º Ano
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Mode |
Name |
Scientific Area |
ECTS |
Branch |
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1º Semester |
EQI/PQB |
12.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
EQI |
5.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
PQB |
6.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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2º Semester |
BT/EQI/PQB |
30.0 |
Processos Químicos |
Elective Courses
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Mode |
Name |
Scientific Area |
ECTS |
Branch |
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1º Semester |
EG |
4.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
BT |
3.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
EG |
4.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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1º Semester |
BT |
3.0 |
Processos Químicos |
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Select Branch:
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Select Academic Year:
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Course Type
Master degree
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DGES Code
M877
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Awarded Qualification
Master
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Duration
2 Years
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ECTS Credits
120.0
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