The program has two fields of concentration: GENETICS and BIOCHEMISTRY.

The choice of the field is bound to the advisor chosen by the student. Upon finishing the course, the student is granted the title either in the field of Genetics or in the field of Biochemistry.

DOCTOR´S DEGREE

ANNUAL selection process.

Delivered on the basis of credits: one credit is equivalent to 15 theory or practical hours of lessons.

The student must total 36 credits, i.e., 24 credits in subjects and 12 with the thesis, if the Master´s degree has been taken in another program or institution.

The student must total 24 credits, i.e., 12 credits in subjects and 12 with the thesis, if the Master´s degree has been taken in our program.

Titles are granted upon the minimum period of 24 months and the maximum of

48 months, including the presentation of the thesis.

Authorization document: Resolução 10/1993, CONSUN - 30/08/1993

Minimum duration: 24 months

Maximum duration: 48 months

CAPES rank: 2020- 5