Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bacharelado em Biotecnologia program is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary education in biotechnology, covering scientific and entrepreneurial aspects. The program aims to fill a gap in the University of São Paulo (USP) by offering a direct entry undergraduate course in biotechnology.

Program Details

• Duration: The program lasts for 8 semesters (ideal and minimum) to 12 semesters (maximum).
• Annual Vacancies: There are 60 vacancies available for the program.
• Course Description: The program focuses on forming professionals with skills in scientific research and entrepreneurship, enabling them to work in various biotechnology areas, such as vaccine production, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.
• Research Areas: The program covers research areas including nanotechnology, animal and plant improvement, legislation, intellectual property, and patenting, as well as bioinformatics, bioenergy, and human nutrition.

Program Structure

• Curriculum: The program has a structured curriculum that includes a range of courses to provide students with a comprehensive education in biotechnology.
• Coordination: The program is coordinated by Profa. Dra. Tânia Araújo Viel, with Prof. Dr. Tiago Maurício Francoy as the deputy coordinator.

Additional Information

• Project Political Pedagogy (2024): The program has a project political pedagogy for the year 2024.
• Informatives: There are several informatives available for the program, including Informativo Biotecnologia nº 1 – 23 February 2018, Informativo Biotecnologia nº 02 – 02 March 2018, and others.

Areas of Atuation

• Nanotechnology: The program covers nanotechnology, including its applications and research areas.
• Animal and Plant Improvement: The program includes courses on animal and plant improvement, focusing on genetic engineering and biotechnology applications.
• Legislation, Intellectual Property, and Patenting: Students learn about legislation, intellectual property, and patenting in the biotechnology sector.
• Bioinformatics: The program covers bioinformatics, including its applications in biotechnology research and development.
• Bioenergy: The program includes courses on bioenergy, focusing on the production and use of biofuels.
• Human Nutrition: Students learn about human nutrition, including the role of biotechnology in food production and processing.

Graduate Programs

The university offers various graduate programs, including Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Ciências da Atividade Física, Estudos Culturais, Gerontologia, Gestão de Políticas Públicas, Modelagem de Sistemas Complexos, Mudança Social e Participação Política, Sistemas de Informação, Sustentabilidade, Têxtil e Moda, and Turismo.