Biology
Bachelor's Degree
Ano Letivo 2025/2026

Course Overview

The degree in Biology at the University of Évora (UÉ) has an innovative structure, organized according to national and international educational guidelines, which facilitates and encourages student mobility within the European Network of Universities. This degree is consolidated in the UÉ with a highly qualified faculty which develops research in Biological Sciences, within the scope of national research centres, national or international collaboration networks, and R&D projects with national or international funding.
The course offers a solid generalist training that integrates all levels of biological organization, and its flexible design allows training options in different areas of Biological Sciences, including environment and natural resources, ecosystem management, human biology, health, and entrepreneurship. The basic theoretical training is complemented by relevant experimental training, enhanced by the geographic and landscape setting of Mitra homestead and the Sines Marine Biology Laboratory, allowing our graduates the possibility of continuing their studies in different areas of Biological Sciences or directly entering the labour market.

Organic Unit: School of Science and Technology

DGES Code: 0602/9011

Duration: 6 Semesters/180 ECTS credits (156 required and 24 optional in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese

Regime: Presencial

CNAEF Areas:

Biology and biochemistry (421)

Study Plan

A3ES Accreditation

Career Prospects

Companies and laboratories (public or private); environmental consultancy; territorial planning; management and conservation of nature and biodiversity; environmental analysis and monitoring; nature tourism; waste treatment; food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry; aquaculture; agriculture and livestock; clinical analysis laboratories; hospitals and health centers; forensic sciences; biological anthropology; zoological and botanical gardens; aquariums; museums; government departments for management and conservation of nature and biodiversity; municipalities; associations of municipalities, local development, producers and breeders (forestry, agricultural, livestock); non-governmental organizations (environmental, consumer protection, and scientific communication); scientific societies; research; liberal professional.