NOVA School of Science and Technology
Degree in Applied Chemistry
Costa da Caparica, Portugal
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
With a wide-ranging training in science and complementation with master's and doctoral degrees in areas as diverse as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Food Technology or even Business Management, Applied Chemists pursue fields as varied as chemical and biological industry, pharmaceutical organic synthesis or forensic investigation.
1st Semester
- Transversal Competencies for Science and Technology
- Elements of Analysis and Algebra I
- Introduction to Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry of Elements
- Laboratory Techniques
- Chemical Bond Theory
2nd Semester
- General Biochemistry A
- Elements of Analysis and Algebra II
- Physics IQ
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry I
3rd Semester
- Statistic
- Metabolism and Regulation
- Analytical chemistry
- Physical Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
4th Semester
- Molecular Biology B
- Science, Technology and Society
- Separation Methods
- Microbiology B
- Physical Chemistry II
- Inorganic Chemistry II
5th Semester
- Structural analysis
- Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis
5th Semester - Option A
options
- Biosynthesis of Natural Products
- Biochemical Engineering I
- Molecular Genetics B
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
5th Semester - Curricular Unit of the Free Block
options
- Free Option(s)
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
6th Semester
- Processes, Development and Monitoring
- Introduction to Scientific Research in Applied Chemistry Program
6th Semester - Option B1
options
- Industrial Bioenergetics
- Genetic engineering
- Qualitative Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Chemo-informatics
- Organic Synthesis
- Enzyme Technology
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
6th Semester - Option B2
options
- Industrial Bioenergetics
- Genetic engineering
- Qualitative Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Chemo-informatics
- Organic Synthesis
- Enzyme Technology
The student must obtain 6 credits in this option.
6th Semester - Project Option
options
- Biotechnology Project
- Organic Chemistry Project
The student must obtain 12 credits in this option.
The Degree in Applied Chemistry is a 3-year course for students interested in Science and provides a broad university education in the areas of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Genetics.
The structure of the course values experimental work, with a strong laboratory component and the use of scientific equipment, in addition to student contact with ongoing research at NOVA School of Science and Technology | FCT NOVA, namely in the Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences (Research Centers of the Chemistry and Technology Network (REQUIMTE), which since 2015 integrates the Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV), and the Research Unit for Applied Molecular Biosciences (UCIBIO), as well as the Center for Research in Human Molecular Genetics, (CIGMH) ). The Degree in Applied Chemistry gives access to 2nd cycle courses (Masters) in various scientific areas, from Chemistry to Biology or Biomedical Sciences.
This Degree is structured according to the Bologna model, with strong encouragement for student exchanges with European Universities (Erasmus+ programme).
- Forensic investigation.
- Industry – Fine Chemicals (Synthesis), Pharmaceuticals, Food, Biotechnology.
- Health – Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Public Health Laboratories, Medical Research Institutes.
- Agriculture and Environment – Environmental Technology, Quality Control, Consultancy.
- Teaching and Research.
- Other careers – Journalism in specialized magazines, reagent and laboratory material companies, regulatory bodies and commissions.
Examples of former students:
Algina Monteiro - Scientist at the Scientific Police Laboratory of the Judiciary Police (there are currently five former students working in forensic investigation at the Judiciary Police).
Regina Vilão - Director of the Department of Environmental Policies and Strategies, at the Portuguese Environment Agency.
Diana Almeida - Senior Technician at the Environment and Chemistry Laboratory of the Institute of Welding and Quality (analysis of liquid effluents).
Susana Marto - Scientist at the pharmaceutical chemical company Hovione (development of processes for obtaining medicines).
Orfeu Flores - Founded STAB VIDA, a Portuguese genomics and proteomics company.