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Bachelor

Chemistry

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Chemistry – The Science of Bonds

In a subtle and almost invisible way, chemistry is omnipresent. It is essential for meeting basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, and for obtaining clean air, water and soil. Chemical technology provides solutions for health, materials development, new forms of energy and much more.

This degree offers you structured training in various areas of chemistry. Over the course of six semesters (three years), you will develop skills for qualified and versatile performance in the profession of chemist, from scientific research to industry.

Useful Information

Start date

September

Language

Portuguese

Location

Ciências ULisboa Campus

Campo Grande, Cidade Universitária

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Annual Fee

697.00€

Payment in ten installments

Number of Credits

180 ECTS

Schedules

Daytime

Vacancies 2026/2027

27 (estimated)

How To Join

Admission Exams

7 - Physics and Chemistry and 19 - Mathematics A

Minimum Admission Grade

100

In a 0-200 scale

Minimum Admission Grade in Admission Exams

95

In a 0-200 scale

Application grade of the last candidate in the first phase in 2025/2026

137,3

Why choose Chemistry at Ciências?

Why choose Chemistry at Ciências?

Attractive and Competitive Training

94% placed in one of their top three choices (2025 National Entrance Exam); 91% of graduates satisfied with the training received (2025 Employability Survey - 2022/2023 Graduates).

Top-level research

Leading research and development centers (90% rated as very good or excellent); €38.5 million investment in R&D in 2022; 1,166 scientific articles published in 2022.

Focus on Employability

90.4% employment rate among second cycle graduates and 91.4% of graduates satisfied with their career path (Employability Survey 2025 - Graduates 2022/2023).

Commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation

30+ companies incubated at Tec Labs - Innovation Center; Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Personal Development course units.

Distinctions for academic merit

Recognition of the best students: 65 awards and 154 honorable mentions awarded in 2025.

Learning across borders

200+ mobility agreements, 140 Erasmus+ agreements with 24 countries.

Promotion of academic life

The Student Association, Student Groups, and Vicentuna support integration into school life and organize activities throughout the year.

Sports, wellness, and healthy living

Proximity to the University Stadium for practicing various types of physical exercise;
Science in Harmony activities to promote well-being and individual and social skills.

Environmental responsibility, sustainable future

15,000 m² of green spaces; 1,788 solar panels (509,000 kWh produced); 290 recycling structures; 2 composting and vermicomposting plants; 1 field station (Grândola).
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Chemistry

The degree programme aims to provide fundamental and structured training in various areas of chemistry and complements this with the tools necessary for understanding basic concepts in other scientific areas.

The acquisition of knowledge in strategic areas such as nanoscience, biochemistry, biology, physics, etc. (Minor in another Scientific Area) can contribute decisively to enhancing scientific innovation and the development of technological applications and devices with a strong impact on Industry and Society.

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Study Plan

Semester

1

Study Unit
Credits
Linear Algebra
6 ECTS
Infinitesimal Calculus I
6 ECTS
Fundamentals of Chemistry
9 ECTS
Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry
6 ECTS
1 Optional Discipline
3 ECTS

Semester

2

Study Unit
Credits
Infinitesimal Calculus II
6 ECTS
General Physics
6 ECTS
Perspectives in Research and Development
3 ECTS
Inorganic Chemistry
6 ECTS
Organic Chemistry I
9 ECTS

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