Courses / Department of Life Sciences

Bachelor in Marine Biology

General Objectives of the Course

Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030, in the context of the United Nations, 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. – Promote broadband initial training in Marine Biology that allows students to pursue advanced training in various areas of specialization within the European Education area.

Admission Requirements

National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):

Entry exam:

One of the following sets:

02 Biology and Geology
or
07 Physics and Chemistry
or
02 Biology and Geology
07 Physics and Chemistry
or
02 Biology and Geology
16 Mathematics
or
07 Physics and Chemistry
16 Mathematics

Minimum Grades:
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 (https://www.uc.pt/en/studyatuc/):
- 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.

This information does not exempt the consultation of the webpage of the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGES) and/or of the Applicants website. Please, visit the DGES and the Applicants websites

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 (ICNF, APA, DGAV, NGOs); Senior technicians in agro-environmental companies (e.g. animal production); Technicians responsible for supporting business innovation.

Mode of Study

Daytime

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese and/or English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently enrolled. The following are examples of assessment items: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned items. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according a formula published in the course outline.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

In compliance with the Dublin descriptors, 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, for developing new knowledge and procedures and integrating knowledge from different areas, originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a work or research context , demonstrate a considerable level of authority, innovation, autonomy, scientific or professional integrity and make a firm commitment with regard to the development of new ideas or new processes at the forefront of study or work contexts, including in matters of research, or also the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas.

Course Coordinator(s)

Miguel Ângelo do Carmo Pardal
mpardal@ci.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

António Xavier de Barros e Cunha Pereira Coutinho
cafe@bot.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra, RAUC, Regulation n.º 805-A/2020, DR, 2nd series, of September 24 (http://www.uc.pt/ academic documents/regulations/regulations), under the terms set out in Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in its current wording.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Legal framework for higher education degrees and diplomas 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, of which 6 in the area of Mathematics, 6 in the area of Physics, 6 in the area of Chemistry, 6 in the area of Oceanography and 12 in interdisciplinary areas. This Degree will include a Project in Marine Biology also with 6 ECTS that can be developed within the UC facilities, in Research Centers or in other accredited institutions, such as Universities, companies or organizations related to the area of the Degree.

Access to Further Studies

2nd cycle of studies.

Study Programme

Marine Biology

Academic year
2026-2027

Course Type
1st Cycle Studies

DGES Code: 9013

Qualification Awarded: Bachelor's Degree

Duration: 3 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 180.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior: 2024-07-31 a 2030-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 87/2024; 2024-06-26