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Master's degree in Forensic Chemistry

General Objectives of the Course

The Master’s degree in Forensic Chemistry, organized by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Forensic Medicine and Criminal Investigation Department, aims to: provide adequate preparation to plan, execute and interpret chemical analyses in forensic and criminal investigations; provide advanced knowledge of modern methods of analysis of remains in forensic samples; develop the critical use of advanced analysis techniques; provide training in solving complex multidisciplinary problems, including problems related to ethics and law. Students may request a postgraduate diploma in the area of specialization, after achieving 60 ECTS (one year).

Admission Requirements

i) Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
ii) holders of a foreign academic degree after completing 1st cycle of studies organized according
to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State acceding to this process,
iii) holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized to meet the objectives of the Bachelor’s degree by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology;
iv) holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized by Scientific Council of Faculty of Science and Technology to attest the capacity to complete this cycle of studies.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

Masters in Forensic Chemistry acquire the appropriate training to work in analysis laboratories of Forensic Medicine, chemical analysis laboratories in Forensic Science and others. They can also work as expert consultants.

Mode of Study

full time attendance

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

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 registered for under the terms of number 6 of article 4 of the University of Coimbra Pedagogical Policy. 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 assessment includes more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according to a formula published in the course outline under the terms of number 2 of article 7 of the UC Pedagogical Policy.

Course Coordinator(s)

Teresa Margarida Roseiro Maria Estronca
troseiro@ci.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

Mário Túlio dos Santos Rosado
mtulio@qui.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law no 74/2006, March 24 th, amended and republished by the decree: DL no 107/2008, June 25th; ordinance no 782/2009, July 23th.

Graduation Requirements

Students are to achieve a total of 120 ECTS, by attending courses (60 ECTS) and by writing a thesis (60 ECTS).

Access to Further Studies

Holders can access the degree of PhD studies.

Study Programme

Forensic Chemistry

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme

DGES Code: M155

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 2 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 120.0

Category: Advanced specialization second cycle

Applications

Call for Applications

Calendar

1st Semester: Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024
2nd Semester: Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior: 2020-07-31 a 2026-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: Nº Registo: R/A-Ef 1582/2011/AL01; 2017-06-08