and Biology. The program is supported by a highly qualified and interdisciplinary faculty, with access to excellent research facilities and internationally recognized expertise. Visit the programme website for more information .
The Doctoral Program in Biochemistry fosters the advancement of scientific knowledge through the development of new approaches in diagnosis, therapy, and disease prevention, grounded in a deep understanding of the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying health and disease. It also promotes the development of advanced knowledge and innovation to address contemporary challenges at the interface between diet, food, and health, with a particular focus on their role in health promotion, disease prevention, and the transition toward more sustainable food systems. The program also contributes to the strengthening of higher education by training highly qualified researchers, fully prepared to face the scientific and societal challenges of today’s world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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
- Identification Document or Citizen Card. Foreign applicants may present another identification document indicating their details, in particular their nationality.
- Qualifications certificate indicating the degree with which you are applying and respective final classification.
- The candidate holding a foreign qualification must fill out the application with an official declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution where they concluded the academic degree (final classification, evaluation scale used).
- Certificate of the courses the candidate has taken, as well as their classification and credits.
- Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the assessment of their curricular merit.
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): 4,453 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA Nationals: 4,453 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
Living Costs
Aveiro, Portugal: 810-1,457 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biochemistry.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University – Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) – 1550 EUR – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program – 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program – 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Various benefits – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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