The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology aims to contribute to the professional development of psychologists, in accordance with the international guidelines established by EuroPsy, the European Certificate in Psychology, and the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, in order to standardize training and the access to the labor market, both in Portugal and Europe.
This cycle of studies comprises 120 ECTS and a duration of 2 years divided into 4 semesters, corresponding to 60 ECTS each year and 30 ECTS each semester.
Under the defined syllabus, the Master in Clinical and Health Psychology includes:
- An organized set of twelve courses, distributed among different scientific areas, which correspond to 60 ECTS, equally distributed by the 1st and 2nd semesters;
- A scientific dissertation to which corresponds to a total of 30 ECTS, that will be developed in the 3rd and 4th semesters;
- A supervised internship corresponding to a total of 30 ECTS, that will take place in the 3rd and 4th semesters.
The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology aims to guarantee the continuity of training for graduates in Psychology; compliance with the directives emanating from the European space for training in psychology; and also the development of competencies that enable professional practice and favor the mobility of psychologists in European space. In order to promote the skills needed to develop effective responses to the demands of the labor market, this cycle of studies offers training that links the transmission of solid scientific knowledge to practical and real situations of work contexts
The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology allows professional practice, namely in:
- School groupings
- Scientific Associations
- Recreational, cultural and social associations
- Municipal councils
- Rehabilitation centers
- Commissions for the Protection of Children and Young People
- IPSS
- Psychotherapeutic and Counseling Offices
- Hospitals, clinics and health centers
- Community intervention projects
Some Career Prospects
Emergency Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist at IPO
Clinical Psychologist
The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology aims to:
- Plan and construct a research project, selecting, according to the study objectives, the methodology of data collection and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis, and applying data analysis procedures, namely statistical tests or content analysis, depending on the characteristics of the data;
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of instruments of psychological assessment;
- To deepen and apply knowledge regarding the main theoretical constructs inherent to the cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and systemic models and to the different skills, attitudes and strategies of intervention used by the therapists of these different theoretical models;
- Apply the theoretical principles inherent to each model in the analysis of cases and in the planning of intervention objectives and strategies;
- To develop an adequate ethical reasoning, making use of the Code of Ethics of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists;
- To master psychological assessment procedures and assessment interview skills in different psychopathological disorders and different health settings, taking into account their specificity of use with children, adults and in geriatric settings;
- Prepare psychological reports;
- Plan psychological, health, stress and coping interventions in the context of illness and pain and in the promotion of well-being and quality of life;
- Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the interventions.
This diploma confers the qualification in Master in Clinical and Health Psychology (120 ECTS) or, with the conclusion of the 1st year, Specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology (60 ECTS).
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation and supervised internship.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS to the curricular part and 60 ECTS to the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation and supervised training period, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation and supervised internship.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS to the curricular part and 60 ECTS to the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation and supervised training period, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
| Scientific Area | ECTS Compulsory | ECTS Optional | |
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SBS |
Social and Behavioural Sciences |
17 |
– |
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P |
Psychology |
103 |
– |
1st Year
| 1st Semester | Scientific Area | ECTS |
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P |
4 |
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Systemic Psychological Intervention |
P |
4 |
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SBS |
7 |
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P |
7 |
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P |
4 |
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P |
4 |
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| 2nd Semester | Scientific Area | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
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Professional Ethics and Deontology |
SBS |
4 |
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P |
5 |
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SBS |
6 |
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P |
5 |
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P |
5 |
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P |
5 |
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2nd Year
| Annual | Scientific Area | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
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P |
30 |
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P |
30 |
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Note: The optional UCs available will be defined annually by the Department Direction.
The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology anchors its scientific and educational work in the research lines developed by teachers and researchers, integrated in research centers and also in CINTESIS.UPT – Health Technology and Services Research Centre .
The developed research lines represent a contribution to the critical analysis and understanding of any material located in the respective area of expertise, and not a mere description of facts or organizations.
Sara Fernandes
Coordinator of the Master in Clinical and Health Psychology
Department of Psychology and Education
Master in Clinical and Health Psychology
(mest.psicologia@upt.pt)
Sara Fernandes
Coordinator of the Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology
DPE/ Department of Psychology and Education
Master in Clinical and Health Psychology
(mest.psicologia@upt.pt)
| Applications | 198€(a) | |
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(c) the exemption will be applied in February if the student only registers for the 2nd semester, in the year of registration. |
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You can opt for a single payment (September) and you’ll get a 3% discount:: 4394,10€ (d) or You can choose to pay in 11 months (starting in September and ending in July): 411,90€ x 11 MONTHS
You can opt for a one-off payment (at the beginning of the semester) and you’ll get a 2% discount: 2219,70 € (d) or You can choose to pay in 5 months (starting in September or February): 453€ x 5 MONTHS (d) Students under the International Student Competition cannot opt for the monthly payment. |
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| Requests for recognition and accreditation of competences | 211€(e) |
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| Recognition of equivalence of curricular units (value per ECTS) | 9€(e) |
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(e) exempt for curricular units taken at Universidade Portucalense |
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| Exam registration for people over 23 and holders of dual certification courses | 103€(f) |
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(f) the amount will be deducted from the application fee if you pass the exam and formalize your application. |
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The attendance fee will only be 50% of the attendance fee set for the part of the course in the current year. |
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| Value per ECTS | 15,10€ |
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| Mandatory minimum tuition fee | 151,00€ X 5 meses |
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| School Insurance | 38,00€ |
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Applications
198€(a)
(a) Exempt for former students who have completed a degree course at Universidade Portucalense;
(a) Exempt for students applying to change course within Universidade Portucalense;
(a) Exempt for students applying for re-entry;
Registration
364€(b)
(b) exempt for students applying for a Change of Course within Universidade Portucalense;
Enrolment
- September: Exempt in the year of registration (c)
- February: 209 €
(c) the exemption will be applied in February if the student only registers for the 2nd semester, in the year of registration.
Tuition Fee
- If registration is annual (registration for Curricular Units in the 1st and 2nd semester)
You can opt for a single payment (September) and you’ll get a 3% discount:: 4394,10€ (d)
or
You can choose to pay in 11 months (starting in September and ending in July): 411,90€ x 11 MONTHS
- If the registration is for a semester (registration for Curricular Units for only one semester)
You can opt for a one-off payment (at the beginning of the semester) and you’ll get a 2% discount: 2219,70 € (d)
or
You can choose to pay in 5 months (starting in September or February): 453€ x 5 MONTHS
(d) Students under the International Student Competition cannot opt for the monthly payment.
Requests for recognition and accreditation of competences
211€(e)
Recognition of equivalence of curricular units
9€(e)
(e) exempt for curricular units taken at Universidade Portucalense
Exam registration for people over 23 and holders of dual certification courses
103€(f)
(f) the amount will be deducted from the application fee if you pass the exam and formalize your application.
Years of Dissertation (Master's) and Thesis (Doctorate)
The attendance fee will only be 50% of the attendance fee set for the part of the course in the current year.
Value per ECTS
15,10€
Mandatory minimum tuition fee
151,00€ X 5 meses
School Insurance
38,00€
Enrolment
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Applications* |
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192,00 € |
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Registration (single act per course) |
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353,00 € |
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Insurance |
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36,00 € |
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Enrolment |
September |
Fee waived in the year of enrolment** |
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February |
203,00 € |
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*Exempt for former students (with degree course completed at UPT)
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
Enrolment
or
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Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
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Applications |
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Exempt |
– |
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Registration (single act per course) |
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353,00€ |
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School Insurance |
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36,00€ |
– |
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Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
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February |
203,00€ |
213,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
or
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Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
398,30 € |
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3% discount September |
Single |
4.298,07 € |
or
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Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
438,30 € |
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2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.146,44 € |
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Price per ECTS |
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14,61 € |
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Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
146,10 € |
or
or
Attendance fees
50% of the curricular part prices
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
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Past the Deadline |
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Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
353,00 € |
370,00 € |
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Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
203,00 € |
213,00 € |
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February |
203,00 € |
213,00 € |
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Attendance Fees |
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50% of the curricular part prices |
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***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
Enrolment
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Applications* |
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192,00 € |
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Registration (single act per course) |
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353,00 € |
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Insurance |
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36,00 € |
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Enrolment |
September |
Fee waived in the year of enrolment** |
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February |
203,00 € |
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*Exempt for former students (with degree course completed at UPT)
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
Enrolment
or
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Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
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Applications |
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Exempt |
– |
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Registration (single act per course) |
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353,00€ |
– |
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School Insurance |
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36,00€ |
– |
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Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
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February |
203,00€ |
213,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
or
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Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
398,30 € |
|
3% discount September |
Single |
4.298,07 € |
or
|
Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
438,30 € |
|
2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.146,44 € |
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Price per ECTS |
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14,61 € |
|
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
146,10 € |
or
or
Attendance fees
50% of the curricular part prices
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
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Within the Deadline |
Past the Deadline |
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Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
353,00 € |
370,00 € |
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Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
203,00 € |
213,00 € |
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February |
203,00 € |
213,00 € |
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Attendance Fees |
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50% of the curricular part prices |
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***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
The following are eligible to apply to the 2nd Cycle Degree in Psychology:
- Holders of a bachelor’s degree in psychology or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies in psychology organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in psychology that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the Scientific Council of the University.
- The recognition referred to in sub-paragraphs c) of number 1 has the effect of only granting access to the cycle of studies leading to the mestre degree and does not confer on its holder the equivalence to the licenciado degree or the recognition of that degree.
- The conditions established in paragraph a) aim at complying with the international guidelines of EuroPsy, European Certification in Psychology, and of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association, with a view to standardizing training and entry into the labour market, both at a national and European level. The 2nd study cycle in Clinical and Health Psychology intends to contribute for the professional development of Psychologists, being defined by the Law Nº 57/2008, of September 4th, of the Order of Psychologists that only Psychology masters who have accomplished superior studies of 1st and 2nd cycle in Psychology may register in the Order.
- The attribution of the professional title, use and exercise of the psychology profession, in any sector of activity, depend on registration in the Order as a full member.
Candidates to the 2nd study cycle in Clinical and Health Psychology will be ranked according to the merit resulting from the weighted average, as per Annex I, of Norms and Regulations.
| 1st Phase | Beginning | End |
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Applications |
3rd February |
14th March |
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Display of Results |
1st April |
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Claims
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1st April |
2nd April |
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Enrolments
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9th June |
16th June |
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Applications |
2nd April |
15th May |
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Display of Results |
3rd June |
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Claims
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3rd June |
4th June |
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Enrolments
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9th June |
16th June |
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Applications |
4th June |
17th July |
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Display of Results |
5th August |
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Claims
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5th August |
6th August |
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Enrolments
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8th August |
13th August |
| 4th Phase | Beginning | End |
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Applications |
5th August |
18th September |
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Display of Results |
30th September |
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Claims
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30th September |
1st October |
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Enrolments
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3rd October |
8th October |
| 5th Phase | Beginning | End |
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Applications |
1st October |
10th October |
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Display of results |
18th October |
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Claims
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18th October |
21st October |
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Enrolments
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22nd October |
25th October |
2ND STUDY CYCLE
- Holders of the bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a state that adheres to that process;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University as attesting to their ability to undertake this cycle of studies.
Given their academic and professional background, candidates may submit a request for Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences, which may confer equivalence to course units of the Master’s course. Holders of Pre-Bologna licenciado degree who have more than 5 years of professional experience in the area of the master’s degree may request the substitution of the dissertation by a detailed report on the professional activity according to the regulations in force.
Application form, duly filled out;
Identification document;
Photograph, passport type;
Original or certified copy of the document proving the possession of the higher academic degree (except for UPT candidates) (*);
If you wish to apply for equivalences:
- Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences according to regulations in force (including syllabus and course loads of the subjects to which you wish to request equivalence and discriminative certificate (*) with the grades obtained).
(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).
Own Model, Acknowledgement that the academic degree satisfies the objectives of the degree of licenciado, for the purposes of application to a master’s course, requesting prior recognition by the Scientific Council of the access qualification
Identification document
Photograph, passport type
Document proving the possession of the foreign higher academic degree with an indication of the final mark (*)
Detailed certificate of the course units that make up the curricular plan of the academic degree (*)
Updated CV(*) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Haia Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.
1. WHO CAN APPLY
Students who are finalists in the 1st cycle can apply conditionally to the 2nd cycle of Master’s Degrees at Universidade Portucalense in the 1st and 2nd application phases, provided that on the date of application they have a maximum of 30 ECTS or 5 Curricular Units remaining to complete their degree.
- 1st phase applications: February 3rd to March 14th;
2nd stage applications: April 2nd to May 15th;
2. CALCULATION OF THE GRADE FOR SELECTION
The average grade to be considered for the selection of finalist students will be calculated according to the following formula:
3. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
a) Identification document
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution you are attending*, stating the degree you are enrolled in for 2024/2025, your current average (according to the formula shown in the previous point), and the number of ECTS and Curricular Units missing for completion.
4. EXCLUSION FROM CANDIDACY
Students who are missing more than 30 ECTS or more than 5 Curricular Units to complete their degree cannot apply in the 1st and 2nd phases. They can only apply once they have obtained their diploma and are subject to the existence of spare places.
Applications that do not meet the requirements set out in point 3 c) of this document will be excluded.
5. ENROLMENT
Once the placement results have been announced, successful candidates must register by the deadlines set for this purpose and pay the respective fees.
Enrollment 1st and 2nd phases: June 9th to June 16th
The enrolment of candidates who are graduating with a degree is subject to the submission of a certificate of completion. The degree completion certificate must be submitted by the deadline of September 26, 2025. Failure to submit this certificate by the deadline will result in the automatic annulment of the enrolment** and the release of the vacancy, which will be put out to tender again.
*With the exception of UPT undergraduate students.
**There is no refund of the registration fee.
Documentation for Re-entry application:
- Identification document;
- Passport type photo;
- Application for recognition and crediting of skills, according to the regulations in force, if you wish to apply for the equivalence of skills other than those acquired in the course for which you are re-entering.
For information about the application process please refer to the relevant regulations below or contact our Admissions Office directly. For pedagogical/scientific information please consult the course coordinators:
