Course Overview
The MSc in Conservation Biology (MBC-UÉ) prepares professionals with advanced and integrated technical-scientific knowledge of relevant issues in the management and conservation of biological resources.
MBC-UÉ usually has filled its vacancies at one rate over 90% (21 editions), while the success rate (number of students who obtain the degree / number of students who intended to obtain it) was around 80%. In addition, MBC-UÉ offers the possibility of participating in Erasmus+ mobility programmes.
The MBC-UÉ has contributed to the training of students from various European countries, South America, Africa and Asia, and its internationalisation has been increasing steadily.
Organic Unit:
School of Science and Technology
DGES Code:
0602/9265
Duration:
4 Semesters/120 ECTS credits (33 required and 27 optional in curricular units)
Language:
Portuguese
Regime:
Presencial
CNAEF Areas:
-
Biology and biochemistry (421)
Career Prospects
Environmental consultancy in the area of nature conservation for local authorities, municipal associations; technical support offices; environmental impact study companies; non-governmental organisations; theme parks; forestry, agricultural and hunting associations or companies; senior technicians in Ecology and Environment for central and regional administrations; Protected Areas offices; technical offices for companies; tourism and nature activities; local development associations; applied or fundamental scientific research in research centres, associated and public laboratories.
It should also be remembered that the MBC-UÉ is recognised, for the purposes of article 54 of the Teaching Career Statute (DL no. 270/2009 of 30 September), regulated by Ministerial Order no. 344/2008 of 30 April, for recruitment group 520 of the 3rd cycle of basic education and secondary education.
Specific Entry Requirements
Training areas of the candidates (1st cycle):
Course areas - Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Ecology; Management of Biological/Nature Resources
Related areas - Biology and Geology teaching; Agronomy, Forestry Sciences; Zootechnics; Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Nursing ;
Other areas - Geography; Biochemistry; Landscape and Planning Sciences; .
Access Routes and Applications
Students from EU countries
Initial Places: 14
Available Places (3ª fase): apenas para reingressos
International Students
Initial Places: 2
Available Places (3ª fase): apenas para reingressos
Tuition Fees
Annual Tuition Fees
Students from EU countries
1200 €
International Students
2500 €
International Students with Merit Scholarships
1200 €
International Students with Cooperation and Development Grants
1400 €
Course Committee
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Timetables
Information not available.
Documents
Call
Official Documentation
Contact Information
Academic Manager: Dora Alexandra Louro
