NOVA School of Science and Technology - FCT NOVA | Brochure 2023

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Welcome to NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

NOVA is ranked 7th among the public young European universities in the QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022

WHY study with us?

A large and prestigious School in Portugal with internationally recognised research activity.

Curricular Profile that provides the complementary skills for a better integration into the international job market.

ANNUAL TEMPERATURE: (Average)

Known for the excellent teacher-student relationship.

Programmes with high employability .

Intense academic life (culture, sports, social, etc.).

Good accessibilities (bus, train and tram). 15 minutes away from Lisbon center and 20 minutes from international airport. With the sunniest days in all Europe, with short and very mild winters and warm and long summers.

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21.5 °C (70.7 °F) during the day, 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) at night

ANNUAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE:

2.806 (a year usually has 8.760 hours)

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OUR COURSES

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY CONSERVATION -RESTORATION

It allows students to keep up with the latest developments on several rapidly evolving areas of biology. Supported on diverse and intense experimental activities, the students acquire skills to meet the challenges of modern biology in the laboratory and in society.

CAREER: Scientific research in life sciences; biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; molecular diagnostics in health and food; public health (e.g., hospitals & diagnostic centers); forensic sciences; agriculture and fisheries.

Biochemistry is a dynamic and exciting science that contributes with important information for pharmaceutical, biology, medicine, nutrition, agriculture, physiology, genetics and immunology. Progress in science is achieved through observation and experimentation.

CAREER: Pharmaceutical and food industries; biotechnology; toxicology; environmental control and diagnostic technology. Biological chemical analysis laboratories (hospitals, clinics or companies); toxicological analysis; public health laboratories.

Master the area of cultural heritage and artwork through theory and state of the art preservation and restoration procedures. Lead in the decision-making processes today that shape narratives of tomorrow. This high-level training will include engagement with prestigious institutions and cultural treasures to give you world-class experience.

CAREER: Conservation, restoration, analysis, and authentication of artwork; Museums and private collections; cultural heritage service institutions.

OUR COURSES

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

MATHEMATICS APPLIED MATHEMATICS TO RISK MANAGEMENT

An engineering specialty that applies principles, concepts, and techniques of Geological Sciences in solving engineering problems involving the Earth and its functioning as a geodynamic system.

CAREER: The main areas of intervention for the future graduates in Geological Engineering are related to the exploration and exploitation of natural resources, civil construction and public works, the mitigation of environmental problems, sustainability, and land use planning.

Mathematics provides access to a wide range of professional careers. This is due not only to the knowledge gained in the scientific area, but also to the skillsreasoning, creativity, abstraction, critical thinking - that are uniquely developed by the study of mathematics by itself and that are fundamental when addressing and solving new problems.

CAREER: Analyst, consultant, statistician, teacher, researcher or newer professions such as data scientist, with an easy entry into the labor market.

Methods to assist risk-related companies, such as banking, insurance, pension funds and finance, increasingly need professionals with the ability to apply mathematical, statistical and actuarial methodologies to identify, quantify and manage inherent risks.

CAREER: Areas related to risk management to successfully integrate the labor market into companies such as banks, insurance companies, pension fund managers, taking place in the finance and risk analysis departments.

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APPLIED CHEMISTRY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

With a broad background in science and complementing masters and doctoral degrees in fields as diverse as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Food Technology or even Business Management, Applied Chemists embark on fields as varied as the chemical and biological industry, organic pharmaceutical synthesis or forensic investigation.

CAREER: Fine chemistry; pharmaceutical; food; biotechnology; chemical and microbiological analysis; health laboratories; medical research; environmental technology; quality control; consulting.

Identify, implement and manage innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, adopting the paradigm of circular economy. Support the transition of industry and service companies for a future through innovation and integration of technologies that respect the preservation of the planet’s resources.

CAREER: Environmental and energy management; sustainability strategies; carbon economy; quality and safety; water, wastewater and waste management and treatment; air quality; evaluation and licensing of major projects; environmental inspection.

Innovative technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, with special emphasis on development in Instrumentation and Signal Processing, contributing to improvements in healthcare and the understanding of the functioning of the human body.

CAREER: Medical equipment and instrumentation; Pharmaceutical; Clinical engineering; Biomaterials industry; Healthcare related companies; Academia and research institutes.

OUR COURSES

CIVIL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

PHYSICS ENGINEERING

Major construction infrastructure projects; development of building materials; construction of eco-efficient buildings; construction and conservation of monuments. Construction materials and structural solutions.

CAREER: Design, planning, execution and management of buildings and public works, bridges, viaducts, tunnels and foundations, roads, railways, ports and airports. Land use planning; urban planning; civil protection. Hydraulic works; water resource management; hydroelectric utilities; storm and wastewater drainage.

Combine electrical, electronics, computational, telecommunications, energy and control areas, tackling skills that allow to adapt to evolving processes, technology and market demands in the information and communications technologies, ensuring a professional career guided by technological innovation.

CAREER: Encompassing analog and digital hardware systems, computational systems, instrumentation, power, consumer electronics, digital, lasers, fiber optics, photonic devices, superconductors, semiconductor devices, high-speed transistors, automotive and aerospace control systems, and military tracking and control applications.

Solid knowledge in basic science, engineering and the latest fields of applied physics, with a special emphasis on instrumentation.

CAREER: Application of technical and scientific knowledge for the planning, construction, use and maintenance of structures, machines and systems; Instrumentation; Aerospace; Medical Physics; Energy; Consulting.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

This programme offers a solid background in Engineering and specific knowledge in the areas of Technology and Management, which enables the design and management of production systems for goods and services in an effective, efficient, safe, innovative, and sustainable way in response to today’s demanding market.

CAREER: Automotive manufacturing and component supplier; transport and communications; banks; healthcare facilities; airlines; logistics and distribution; industrial engineering design offices; and others.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Nearly 70% of all technological innovations are linked to materials, from electronics to biotechnology or energy. Cars, airplanes, computers, mobile phones, sports equipment, biomedical devices, and others, demand the development of novel materials and manufacturing processes to provide the required properties and functionality to them.

CAREER: Industry and Energy: Polymers and Plastics; Prosthetics and Biomaterials; Cellulosic products; Metalworking; Electronics, Micro and Optoelectronics; Novel materials development.

Computer Science is vital and ubiquitous in modern society. Our graduates have a solid understanding of how to conceive software systems and services, leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing.

CAREER: Join tech companies, from startups to IT departments of large organizations worldwide, creating cutting-edge software products and services for diverse areas such as Innovation and Digital Transformation, Healthcare, Fintech, Entertainment, Arts, Transportation, Communications, Cybersecurity, or Digital Agriculture.

OUR COURSES

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MICRO AND NANOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

The broadband character in balance with specializations in the fields of mechanical technology, thermofluids, solid and structural mechanics, and product and process design, aims at a high employability.

CAREER: Industry and services: automotive, aeronautical, shipbuilding, mining, metallurgical, metallomechanics, structures, electromechanical and electronics, food, conventional and alternative energy conversion, refrigeration and air conditioning, fluid networks, chemical-pharmaceutical.

Learn different technologies which take advantage of the unique properties of materials and devices at nanoscale with applications on domains such as nanomedicine and diagnosis, energy, sensors and functional materials and devices.

CAREER: Electronics and microelectronics industry; consulting, design and auditing companies; teaching and research; nanotechnologies; pharmaceutical; information and communication technologies; transparent and flexible electronics; integrated power systems; service provider companies.

Research and sustainable development in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology leading to new materials and processes. Optimization of existing industry processes in terms of energy and materials efficiency.

CAREER: Services and industry in the areas: agri-food, health, environment, energy and new materials, tackling policy, quality control, environmental regulation and consulting.

AGRO-INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

The degree in Agro-Industrial Technology adopts a perspective of employability at national and international levels and aims to develop a solid conceptual and pragmatic training in the field of state-ofthe-art technologies, with application in the production of raw materials and development of processed products in the agri-food sector.

CAREER: Food industries; Public and private agricultural companies; Quality control; Industrial Planning and Projects; Consulting and Auditing; Marketing and Sales Strategies; Scientific Research and Teaching; Central and Local Public Administration.

CITY LIFE

Our Campus is located between Lisbon, (ranked in 2022 as the happiest city in the world by the American company iVisa) and Caparica, with more than 13 km of excellent beaches await to welcome those who love the sun and the sea. Lisbon boasts a glorious climate, lively nightlife, historic monuments and a range of activities that will entertain visitors of all ages. We invite you to discover the environment you need to succeed. Enjoy our facilities and join the growing community at NOVA School of Science and Technology.

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ACADEMIC LIFE

We welcome you to the meeting point of science, engineering and creativity. The Caparica Campus, the largest in Portugal, brings together the most diverse community with the same goal: to learn, create and share knowledge for a better future. With more than 30 student clubs and societies, with a faculty that is always available, extra-curricular activities (from culture to lectures), your path will be full of opportunities, challenges and extraordinary experiences.

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