The Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science is eminently practical digging deeper into and developing up-to-date and modern professional skills, proposing the training and development of behaviour, attitudes, and a critical mind, which are nec...
This Master's Degree is so demanding that it assures professional careers, since its programme has the same structure as a Foundation Degree in Clinical Analyses with a high level of preparation for the Specialty Examination in the Pharmacy Association and the Society of Biology.
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Strong practical component
High lab component in a modern environment with specific equipment.
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Guaranteed internships
The possibility for a professional internship in a work environment or a scientific work in a RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) environment in Portugal or abroad.
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Career prospects
Carry out different technical and scientific jobs in Clinical Analyses, namely in Laboratories of Clinical Analyses in Public or Private Hospitals or in Laboratories related to the Chemical, Biological, Veterinary, Food, and Environmental fields;
Carry out an applied or basic scientific research generating knowledge and innovation in Research Centres or Units or in RDI Institutions;
Teach in Higher Education Establishments, Universities, or Polytechnics;
Carry out an activity in multidisciplinary teams in Biomedical Sciences like companies (by their own initiative or another);
Carry out an activity in the Industry, Marketing, or Scientific Management of products associated with clinical analyses and similar;
Carry out an activity that is associated with the Quality Management System in Laboratories of Clinical Analyses, namely as a quality auditor in specific trials as per training;
Carry out technical and scientific consultancy;
Promote and educate on health within the scope of different activities in the community Pharmacy, or in health Committees, or in epidemiological surveillance networks (laboratory-based or not), and others;
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For whom?
Graduates or masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and related areas.
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Research
Students in the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science have the opportunity to conduct research at CiiEM and collaborate with its cutting-edge labs and research groups. This collaboration allows them to explore innovative diagnostic methodologies, develop expertise in laboratory technologies, and contribute to impactful advancements in clinical diagnostics and patient care, all within a dynamic research environment.
Syllabus
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Documentation and Research
Management and Quality Assurance in the Clinical Analyses Laboratory
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Molecular biology
Bioinformatics
Clinical Chemistry and Endocrinology
Immunology
Human Genetics
Instrumentation and Automation
Mycology
Virology
Parasitology
Bacteriology
Medical Biotechnology
Molecular Microbiology
Access Information
Candidates wishing to apply for the 2nd Cycle Master's programmes (without credits) must apply online and submit the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae;
Higher Education Certificate;
Declaration of honour (for candidates who, at the time of their application, have not yet completed their Bachelor Degree) - students who are in their final year of undergraduate studies on the date of application may apply conditionally, stating that they will present their Bachelor Degree diploma up to the beginning of the academic year for which they are applying. The application fee will not be refunded if the student has not completed his/her bachelor's degree;