Qualification awarded (in original language)

PhD in Biosystems Science and Technology. PhD title.

Level of qualification

3. Study Cycle. Level 8 of the 8 NQF and EQF. Level 8 of ISCED 2011.

Admission requirements

Candidates can apply for admission to the PhD Program if:
- Possess a master's degree or its legal equivalent in courses with a significant scientific and technological focus in fields such as Agricultural Engineering or Science, Agronomy, Zootechnics, Forestry, Biophysics, Environmental, Food or Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Oenology, or related disciplines;
- Hold a bachelor's degree in the aforementioned areas or its legal equivalent and have a particularly noteworthy academic or scientific background, which is officially recognized by the IPB Technical-Scientific Council as demonstrating the capability to pursue this study cycle;
- Possess an academic, scientific, or professional background that is recognized by the IPB Scientific Technician as demonstrating the capability to engage in this study cycle;
- Furthermore, candidates are required to have a proficient level of English, both in oral and written communication.

Recognition of prior learning

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Qualification requirements and regulations

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Profile of the programme

The SC aims to promote excellence in advanced and internationally competitive training in the field of CIMO's expertise, which encompasses socio-ecological systems. This program prepares highly qualified professionals to work effectively in both national and international contexts. Its objectives are to provide students with critical thinking, a high level of scientific competence, and the ability to engage in research and leadership roles in the development of knowledge and innovation. This is achieved through systemic and multidisciplinary approaches to socio-ecological systems and the exploration of nature-based solutions. These approaches aim to address scientific and technological challenges for a more sustainable and resilient society. The SC also seeks to promote effective solutions for the assessment, conservation, management, and sustainable use of natural resources, as well as to enhance food production and quality and the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agriculture
Agricultural and Animal Production - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agriculture
Forestry and Hunting - Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing - Agriculture

Key learning outcomes

The SC aims to promote excellence in advanced and internationally competitive training in the field of CIMO's expertise, which encompasses socio-ecological systems. This program prepares highly qualified professionals to work effectively in both national and international contexts. Its objectives are to provide students with critical thinking, a high level of scientific competence, and the ability to engage in research and leadership roles in the development of knowledge and innovation. This is achieved through systemic and multidisciplinary approaches to socio-ecological systems and the exploration of nature-based solutions. These approaches aim to address scientific and technological challenges for a more sustainable and resilient society. The SC also seeks to promote effective solutions for the assessment, conservation, management, and sustainable use of natural resources, as well as to enhance food production and quality and the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises.

Occupational profiles of graduates

The Doctorate Programme in Biosystems Engineering aims to prepare highly competent professionals and researchers according to international quality standards. This program is designed to enable them to independently engage in research and leadership roles in innovation processes within the research and teaching areas of CIMO (Mountain Research Center), specifically focusing on finding nature-based solutions and understanding the functioning of biosystems for a more sustainable and resilient society.

Access to further studies

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Graduation requirements

The study cycle included in the 1st year a curricular component that culminates in the presentation of the thesis proposal and the writing of a scientific article reviewing the state of the art of the research topic, and another two years, more focused on research and preparation and writing of the doctoral thesis. At the end of the 1st year, the student will take an evaluation test of their thesis project before a jury. To progress to the 2nd year, approval of the UC Thesis Project is mandatory. The subsequent two years are dedicated to preparing the thesis, which will be the subject of analysis and group discussion during the UC Research Seminar sessions. At the end of each semester of the 2nd year, the student, within the scope of the Research Seminar UC, must present and discuss the progress of the work before the doctorate's Scientific Committee. The doctoral test consists of a public discussion of the original thesis, before a panel constituted in accordance with current law.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Exams and evaluation follow the IPB regulations, available at www.ipb.pt/sa.
For information on the classification and qualification system, see the option “ECTS at IPB” in this Guide.

Mode of study

Full time/Part time.

Programme director

Jose Alberto Cardoso Pereira (

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Scientific areas of the study plan

Scientific Area	Acronym	ECTS Credits
		Compulsory	Optional
Other Engineering Sciences and Technologies	OEST	180.0	0.0
Total		180.0	0.0

Course structure

Year	Sem	Type	Code	Course Unit	Scientific Area	ECTS Credits
1	-	Annual	5003-830-1001-00-24	Research Methodologies	OEST	6.0
1	-	Annual	5003-830-1002-00-24	Thesis Project	OEST	9.0
1	-	Annual	5003-830-1003-00-24	Research Seminar	OEST	3.0
1	-	Annual	5003-830-1004-00-24	Thesis	OEST	162.0

Accreditation/Register

NCE/23/2300181 (https://si.a3es.pt/sia3es/page?stage=ConsultaPublicaProcesso&processID=928)
DGES registration number: R/A - CR 124/2024