Program Overview

Overview of the Program

The Bacharelado and Licenciatura in Ciências Biológicas is a 5-year program offered by the Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz" (ESALQ) at the University of São Paulo (USP). The program has 30 annual vacancies and is taught in the evening.

Profession

A biologist is dedicated to the study of life at various levels and aspects to understand the origin, evolution, structure, function, and reproduction of organisms, as well as the relationships between them and the external factors that make up their environment.

Academic Curriculum

The course offers basic disciplines in the biological area, such as botany, genetics, molecular biology, zoology of invertebrates and vertebrates, and in the area of exact sciences, such as biochemistry, biophysics, statistics, and applied mathematics. Additionally, it offers specific and applied disciplines in biotechnology, wildlife management, and agricultural biology.

Infrastructure

The ESALQ/USP offers excellent physical and human infrastructure. Classes take place in the school's departments and in the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA) at USP in Piracicaba, as well as in field activities and excursions. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships, both curricular and extracurricular, in research in various laboratories and areas of interest on campus, at ESALQ, or at CENA.

Job Market

The biologist can work in public and private institutions for:

• Development of basic and applied research in areas related to biological sciences
• Coordination, elaboration, and development of projects for the management, use, and restoration of biodiversity
• Environmental consulting and expertise
• Research and teaching activities in higher education institutions

Additional Information

• The course has a curriculum structure and pedagogical project available for consultation.
• Students who complete the program's disciplines are awarded a second diploma, allowing them to teach in elementary and high schools.
• The course offers opportunities for extension and international experiences, allowing students to specialize in areas of interest.