Masters (MS) in Biology in Portugal

19 masters programmes in biology at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students; 74% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,500 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,500 USD and 6,125 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

19 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Biochemistry and Biomedicine University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Conservation Biology University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Biological Resources, Territorial Development and Sustainability University of Coimbra Master's 7,000 USD
Master in Clinical Laboratory Genetics University of Coimbra Master's 7,000 USD
Master in Cellular and Molecular Biology University of Coimbra Master's 7,000 USD
Master in Molecular Biology and Genetics University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology University of Coimbra Master's 7,000 USD
Master in Molecular Biology and Genetics University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Conservation Biology University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Biochemistry and Biomedicine University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Human Biology and Environment University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Organismal and Evolutionary Biology University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Human Biology and Environment University of Lisbon Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Biology Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's —
Master in Biochemistry of Food Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's —
Master in Chemistry and Biochemistry of Food Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's —
Master in Proteins in Disease Mechanisms Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's —
Master in Methods for Biosciences I Universidade Nova de Lisboa Master's —

Specialisations within biology

Biology 10 Biochemistry 4 Life Sciences 3 Biosciences 1 Genetics 1

Universities for biology in Portugal

Masters (MS) in Biology in Portugal: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in Portugal?
19 biology masters programmes at 3 universities in Portugal are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in Portugal cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in Portugal is 3,500 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,500 USD and 6,125 USD per year.
Can I study biology in Portugal in English?
Yes — 74% of the biology programmes in Portugal in our catalogue are taught in English (14 of 19).

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