Program Overview
Bachelor in Marine Biology
General Objectives of the Course
The aim of this cycle of studies is to promote training in Marine Biology, in a wide range of structuring scientific areas linked to Marine Biology (Physiology, Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Ecology, Environment, Sustainability of Marine Resources, Conservation and Valorization of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services, etc.). The objectives of this cycle of studies are also to provide a solid scientific, theoretical and laboratory training, which will enable the student to start a professional activity in areas as diverse as Research, Industry (Agri-food, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology) and the Dissemination of Scientific Information, both nationally and internationally.
Admission Requirements
- Two of the following subjects:
- Biology and Geology
- Physics and Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Application score: 100 points (0-200 scale)
- Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)
- Calculation Formula:
- Secondary school average: 50%
- Entry exams: 50%
- Other forms of access:
- Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes
- Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds
- Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses
- Special Call for International Students
Professional Goals
- Technicians in Marine Biology, Resources, Sustainability and Global Change
- Environmental managers and environmental and social responsibility of private companies
- Senior technicians in municipalities and state agencies
- Senior technicians in agro-environmental companies
- Technicians responsible for supporting business innovation
Mode of Study
- Daytime
Teaching / Evaluation language(s)
- Portuguese and/or English
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Assessment is a pedagogical activity that is inseparable from teaching, aimed at improving the skills and knowledge acquired by students, their proactivity and critical and synthesis spirit, their ability to state and solve problems, as well as their mastery of written and oral communication. Students enrolled in the respective curricular units in the academic year to which the tests relate and, simultaneously, enrolled in these tests are admitted to assessment tests. Assessment elements include:
- Written or oral exam
- Frequencies
- Problem solving
- Practical work (laboratory or computational)
- Individual or group projects, which may have to be defended orally
Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
The degree in Marine Biology provides students with a set of transversal skills (instrumental, personal and systemic), as well as several specific skills related to the area of Marine Biology, such as:
- Specialized skills for solving problems in research and/or innovation
- Developing new knowledge and procedures
- Integrating knowledge from different areas
- Originality in the development and/or application of ideas
- Authority, innovation, autonomy, scientific or professional integrity
- Commitment to the development of new ideas or new processes at the forefront of study or work contexts
Course Coordinator(s)
- Miguel Ângelo do Carmo Pardal
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra, under the terms set out in Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in its current wording.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The legal framework for higher education degrees and diplomas is defined by Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in its current wording.
Graduation Requirements
The Degree in Marine Biology has a total duration of six semesters corresponding to 180 ECTS, including a Project in Marine Biology with 6 ECTS.
Access to Further Studies
- 2nd cycle of studies
Study Programme
- Marine Biology
Academic Year
- Change year
Course Type
- 1st Cycle Studies
DGES Code
- 9013
Qualification Awarded
- Bachelor's Degree
Duration
- 3 Year(s)
ECTS Credits
- 180.0
Accreditations
- Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
- Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior
- Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 87/2024