Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting February 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Biology, Biotechnology

Overview

One of the strengths of the program results from the unique teaching/research platform offered at IST/iBB, which exposes students to a high quality interdisciplinary training.

Features

The Biotechnology and Biosciences PhD program is rooted in the Instituto Superior Técnico PhD Program in Biotechnology that produced the first doctors in the area in Portugal in the 90s.
The BIOTECnico PhD program is designed to prepare a new breed of creative researchers to translate basic bioscience discoveries into technological innovations in the fields of Industrial, Agro-Food, Health and Environmental Biotechnology.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Bioentrepreneurship
Advanced Experimental Techniques and Methodologies in Biotechnology
Advanced Biomaterials
Molecular Biotechnology
Chemical and Biological Engineering Reaction
Bioprocess Engineering
Outreach and Teaching Skills - Department of Bioengineering
Functional and Comparative Genomics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The BIOTECnico PhD program is open to individuals (Portuguese or foreign citizens who have permanent residence in Portugal) holding, at the time of application, an MSc diploma (or equivalent, accepted by IST-ULisboa) in Life Sciences, Bio/Engineering or related areas (upon decision of the Scientific Committee of the program).
A strong academic background in biosciences or engineering and technology will be required. The selection of PhD candidates has to comply with the IST-ULisboa doctorate regulations, in particular concerning pre-required skills and competences.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International — Non-residents: 4,432 AUD / year ≈ 2,750 EUR / year
EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 4,432 AUD / year ≈ 2,750 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon, Portugal — 1,015-1,810 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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