Undergraduation in Biomechanics

Goals

The Biomechanics degree aims to prepare the student with a solid knowledge in technological and engineering areas applied to biological-medical field, providing scientific and technical skills to quickly adapt to new technologies in the area of biomechanics and health. Additionally, the course is also intended to train professionals entrepreneurs, with ability to lead working groups and manage human resources. Achieving these goals also guarantees a solid base for further training at a higher level.


Area of the study cycle
Technologies

Curricular plan

Curricular Unit Period ECTS Duration
Anatomy and PhysiologyS161st Year
Health Systems ProfileS131st Year
Computers and ProgrammingS171st Year
MathematicsS161st Year
Introductory ChemistryS161st Year
Communication TechniquesS121st Year
AnthropometryS251st Year
BiophysicsS261st Year
Advanced MathematicsS261st Year
Design and Computer ModellingS251st Year
EnglishS221st Year
Organic ChemistryS261st Year
Curricular Unit Period ECTS Duration
BiochemistryS162nd Year
DynamicsS162nd Year
ElectrotechnicsS162nd Year
MaterialsS162nd Year
Mechanics of MaterialsS162nd Year
BiomaterialsS262nd Year
Biomechanics of MovementS262nd Year
MechatronicsS262nd Year
Computer SimulationS262nd Year
Manufacturing TechnologiesS262nd Year
Curricular Unit Period ECTS Duration
BiomanufacturingS163rd Year
Biomechanics of TissuesS163rd Year
Ergonomics S163rd Year
Transfer ProcessesS163rd Year
Rehabilitation SystemsS163rd Year
Bioethics and LegislationS223rd Year
BioinformaticsS263rd Year
BiomimeticsS253rd Year
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipS223rd Year
Final ProjectS2153rd Year

Conditions of admission

Entry requirements
One of the following subjects:
(02) Biology and Geology
(07) Physics and Chemistry
(16) Mathematics

Regional preference
Vacancies: 30%
Area of influence: Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisboa, Santarém
Other preferential access: 10%
Courses with preferential access: 169, 572, 602, 604, 606, 661, 783, A04, A52, P11, P12

Minimum scores
Application Note: 100 points
Entrance Exams: 95 points

Application formula
Average of the secondary grade: 65%
Application tests: 35%

Deliberação n.º 620-A/2014, de 05 de março

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