Curriculum
The program’s curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in pathological sciences while allowing for specialized research in Oncology and Infectious Diseases. The program operates on a credit system, where 1 credit equals 16 hours of academic activity.
- Master’s Degree in Pathology
The master’s program focuses on developing research skills and advanced theoretical knowledge.
- Total Credits Required: 32 Credits
- Mandatory Courses: 12 Credits
- Elective Courses: 14 Credits
- Master’s Dissertation: 6 Credits
- Standard Duration: 24 Months
- 2. Doctoral Degree in Pathology
The Doctoral program emphasizes original research and the generation of innovative scientific knowledge.
- Total Credits Required: 60 Credits
- Mandatory Courses: 16 Credits
- Elective Courses: 32 Credits
- Doctoral Thesis: 12 Credits
- Standard Duration: 48 Months
Core & Elective Courses (Selection)
Below are the primary courses offered by the program (Subject to availability per semester):
| Course Type | Subject (English) | Subject (Portuguese) | Credits |
| Mandatory | Bioethics and Biosafety | Bioética e Biossegurança | 2 |
| Mandatory | Scientific Research Method | Metodologia da Pesquisa Científica | 4 |
| Mandatory | Advanced Topics in Pathology | Tópicos Avançados em Patologia | 4 |
| Elective | Oncology and Cell Proliferation | Oncologia e Proliferação Celular | 4 |
| Elective | Immunology of Infectious Diseases | Imunologia das Doenças Infecciosas | 4 |
| Elective | Mechanisms of Inflammation | Mecanismos da Inflamação | 3 |
| Elective | Molecular Biology Applied to Pathology | Biologia Molecular Aplicada à Patologia | 4 |
| Elective | Teaching Internship (Mandatory for scholars) | Estágio de Docência | 2 |
