Master in Medical Microbiology
Cycle
Segundo ciclo
Degree
Mestre
Opening date
October
Fees
2500,00 Euros/year or 7000,00 Euros/year (for foreign students).
Schedule
After working-hours schedule.
Education objectives
The MSc in Medical Microbiology aim to train experts in a global and multidisciplinary perspective, with an integrated and solid theoretical and practical training in the field of microbiology, namely to the understanding of genetics, physiology and biochemistry of human microbial pathogens (or other model organisms), modes of transmission of microorganisms, epidemiology of infectious diseases, and methods for its prevention. Skills are acquired for the application of more advanced laboratory diagnostic technologies, for scientific research and for quality control and certification of laboratories for Microbiology.
Careers: Advanced training in Medical Microbiology will allow access to a scientific-technological development corresponding a more advanced 3rd Cycle (PhD). It may also provide access to education and areas of research and development (R & D) in National or European public health sectors, such as:
- Medical centers and hospitals
- Clinical and veterinary laboratories
- Public health
- Research laboratories in the fields of Microbiology
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
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| TOTAL | 114 | 6 | |
Access to other courses
Access to a 3rd cycle
Evaluation rules
The following modes of evaluation are used with regard to academic qualifications:
- Evaluation based solely on an examination or completion of a final project.
- Evaluation based on work done throughout the semester excluding examination or final project. In these courses students can expect to carry out, for example, laboratory activities, mini-tests, tests, individual or group projects, seminar-related activities, any combination of which will be used to determine the final grade.
- Evaluation based obligatorily on an examination or a final project. In these courses there extists a form of evaluation similar to one of the aformentioned activities in paragraph 2 as well as a form of evaluation based on a final exam.
- Evaluation based on work done throughout the semester with the possibility of foregoing an examination or a final project.
The final Dissertation (or Project) involves a public discussion with a Jury.
Structure
| 1.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10118 | Medical Bacteriology | 7.0 |
| 10123 | Bioethics and Safety Laboratory Quality Assurance | 2.0 |
| 10117 | Immunity and Infection | 2.0 |
| 10120 | Introduction to Medical Mycology | 2.0 |
| 10116 | Introduction to Microbiology, Microbial Genetics and Recombinant DNA Technology | 6.0 |
| 10121 | Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases | 2.0 |
| 10122 | Theory and Methods in Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 2.0 |
| 10119 | Medical Virology | 7.0 |
| 2.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2.º Year | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10124 | Master Thesis in Medical Microbiology | 60.0 |