To maintain the high level of professional training in Forest Engineering recognized to the graduates by this University.

To ensure the acquisition of advanced level skills in the various scientific areas of the course, with special emphasis on the deep recognition of components and interactions in forest ecosystems, developing and applying the concept of sustainability in forestry practice, with a view to the future conservation of natural resources.

Engineers with this advanced training should be able to design, design and carry out innovative projects and studies in a multidisciplinary environment involving the various components of resources, activities and forest heritage. The masters will consolidate competences at the level of:... [-]

The aim of the Master's Degree in Zootechnical Engineering is to enable students who, supported by a solid background in mathematics, chemistry, physics and animal biological systems, to develop advanced skills in design, design, technical direction, management, assessment, , teaching and scientific research in the various strands / disciplines of intensive and non-intensive animal production and their integrated approach to the basic processes of transformation and quality control of animal products and breeding animals for leisure and company purposes. We aim to achieve these objectives in a demanding framework of ethical standards and up-to-date scientific knowledge, in line with the quality required for a second cycle of university studies, giving support and importance to the professional performance of future Masters in a business perspective that generates wealth with knowledge that is both rational in the management of natural resources.... [-]

The MSc in Agricultural Engineering provides training and qualification of graduates with a solid scientific and technical background to plan, design and manage agricultural and agroindustrial activities, ensuring the obtaining of goods and services in a sustainable, diversified and safe way for man and the environment.

This course also aims to impart autonomous learning and ability to respond to new issues arising from the evolution of knowledge and new demands of society.

The MSc in Agronomic Engineering acquires capacity and skills to:

The Master in Environmental Engineering corresponds to a 2nd cycle, involving a total of 120 ECTS, distributed over two academic years (4 semesters).

This educational offer aims at the training of professionals capable of designing, planning, designing, managing and executing solutions having as object of work the Environment. On the other hand, it seeks to convey an integrated view of environmental problems in order to encompass the inherent technological, ecological and socio-economic aspects. In addition, versed materials and the way they are taught can respond to the requirements of the business fabric, both in the industrial and the consulting field, and in the central and local administration, and may also be directed to research and technological development activities. In this context, the main objectives of this masters course are:... [-]

This master program is fully lectured in English and seeks to provide technological training for professional purposes in the several fields covered by Chemical Engineering, including chemical process engineering, control, and process optimization, besides the specialization in polymers, environmental technology, and biotechnology. This study cycle is lectured in cooperation with LSRE-IPB (Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Processes), an IPB pole of the Associated Laboratory LSRE/LCM belonging to the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation.

The profile of the program comprises the development of the technical-scientific knowledge and professional specialized skills in the study areas of Chemical Engineering: Chemical Process Engineering; Chemical Process Simulation, Control, and Optimization; Polymers; Environmental Technology; Biotechnology.... [-]

This master program main goal is to provide technological training with a rather strong professional approach. This will allow the intervention in areas which link the primary and secondary sectors, providing new accomplishments namely in the field of microbial technology and plant biotechnology. This study cycle is lectured in cooperation with CIMO (The Mountain Research Centre), a Research & Development unit of the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT).

The profile of the program is organized into two major areas of specialization, microbial biotechnology (Microbial Physiology and Genetics; Microbial Associations and Biofertilizers, Biomass and Bioenergy; Industrial Microbiology) and agricultural biotechnology (Microbial Associations and Biofertilizers, Genetically Modified Organisms; Biomass and Bioenergy Production; Molecular Diagnostic Methods; Biopesticides and Biocontrol; Biofactories, Bioproducts and Innovation). A set of courses is the interface between the two areas (Biomass and Bioenergy; Biocatalysts Technology, Engineering of Biotechnological Processes), giving the necessary engineering component to this curriculum. Finally, the disciplines that provide the foundations of statistics and experimental design (Multivariate Analysis and Experimental Design), and safety and regulation in the biotechnology industry (Safety and Regulation in Biotechnology) complete the plan of studies. Biology and biochemistry... [-]

ENVIRONMENTS- ECONOMIC GEOLOGY-SOIL MANAGEMENT-GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-GEOMATERIAL-NANOMATERIAL

IMACS is an integrated Master of Science designed by 4 institutions with a wide range of leadership in clay science :

Interest in clays results from their common availability, and their unique physical and chemical properties. No other minerals currently attract so great an interest.

In addition to their conventional ancient use as bricks, tiles, ceramics and for paper coating and waste management more recently, clays have found many novel applications. Clay minerals have provided a boost in technology because they are inexpensive nanomaterials, and as such, they have a huge potential for the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites with superior mechanical and thermal properties. The optimisation of adsorption, colloidal and rheological properties also opens prospects of using clay minerals for medical uses, pollution control, and environmental protection. Clay minerals play a role in economic geology (both as an important mineral resource and in energy resource exploration) and soil management. Clays also have many negative effects in geotechnical engineering, manifested in the form of landslides, mudflows, and the deterioration of clay-based construction materials.... [-]

This master objectives include the acquisition, by students, of theoretical knowledge and the necessary skills for its application in the fields of Electronics and Telecommunications, or Energy and Automation. The course also aims to actively contribute to promote national technological development and enhance added value in the country’s and region’s industry, through the development of projects, dissertations and industrial placements in companies and R&D institutions.

Curricular plan

1st Year

1st Year - Electronics and Telecommunications

To grant the Master degree in Civil Engineering – Building Construction, allowing holders of an undergraduate degree in a similar field to continue their studies, and improve their knowledge on civil construction, structures, hydraulics and environment, road design, planning, and transportation. In this degree, students will develop original applications in a specific field, by doing a project, a dissertation or an internship. When completing the Master, students should be able to: 1) Apply the learnt knowledge, understand and solve problems in new and unfamiliar situations, in a broad and multidisciplinary context; 2) Develop solutions, and make decisions in real situations, with limited or incomplete information; 3) Communicate their conclusions and fundaments to experts and non-experts, clearly and without ambiguities; 4) Autonomously commit to lifelong learning.... [-]

The second cycle in Mechatronics Engineering aims to empower its students with 3 skill levels:

general 1.Competências - Professionalism in Engineering, ability to work in team and leadership; reading ability and comprehension of scientific and technical articles; capacity analysis results; ability to propose new original solutions in the context of development or research; capacity utilization acquired knowledge for solving complex and unfamiliar problems in multidisciplinary contexts;

specific 2.Competências - ability to use advanced mathematical methods in the design and design of new Mechatronic equipment; enabling the development of Mechatronic equipment; ability to create and modify simulation software; capacity development and implementation of automated systems for the manufacture or testing of industrial products (integration of different technologies, pneumatics, electronics, machine vision); ability to prepare the planning of the manufacture of new products. ... [-]

The 2nd cycle in Engineering Materials, specialty in Materials for Aeronautics aims to respond to the needs of the labor market and has the goal to train professionals with skills and advanced knowledge in materials for aeronautics or related areas, essential to the exercise of engineering activities in a growing industry try in expansion in Portugal.

The Master has the goal to train students to show technical and professional leadership as well as the necessary adaptability in a society in constant change.

The industry needs specialists in Materials who can master and implement this knowledge in practical applications. In order to meet the goals set for this study, the cycle was elaborated the curricular plan in consultation with the industry, ensuring the interest of future employers, and faculty from other institutions of the Portuguese Higher Education.... [-]

The 2nd cycle in Technology Management and Innovation aims to provide, through a scientific approach, an advanced, consistent and up to date training to create highly qualified professionals able to both solve problems related to practical applications in industrial environment and eventually follow a research career in this scientific field.

Students should gain skills that will enable them to further use the knowledge learned autonomously, thus becoming valuable assets in the corporate and industrial organizations in their field.

The MSc program also seeks to attract students from different academic backgrounds from other universities, Management and Engineering and working professionals in the aeronautics, automotive and construction fields, between others, who look forward to specializing in this field and further advance their careers.... [-]