The PhD in Health Sciences and Technologies and Well-being (DCTSBE) aims to promote scientific research and innovation, in close coordination with health research institutions and units, in accordance with internationally recognized quality standards. Within this framework, the main objectives are:

• Specialized training: To provide students with advanced and comprehensive training adapted to the three areas of specialization - Health and Technologies, Nursing, and Health Sciences and Well-being.

   

• Fostering research skills: Developing research skills in students and facilitating their integration into national and international research networks

   

• Promoting scientific research and innovation: Stimulating the development of new knowledge and solutions in Health and Wellness Sciences and Technologies

   

• Strengthening links to professional contexts: Promoting a lifelong learning perspective and bringing academic knowledge closer to the practical needs of work contexts.

   

• Contribute to a knowledge-based society: Encourage the production of scientific knowledge and its application for the benefit of social and scientific development.

The aim of the DCTSBE is to provide students with a set of fundamental skills to face the complex challenges of the health sciences. The main competences include:

• Evaluation of scientific evidence: Mastery of rigorous methodologies for analyzing and synthesizing scientific knowledge, ensuring its practical application.
• Applied research: Planning and implementing research strategies aimed at solving specific problems.
• Transdisciplinary perspective and critical thinking: Building an integrated and grounded vision, based on principles of critical reflection.
• Critical analysis of professional contexts: Ability to assess and understand, in a structured way, the challenges and opportunities in work environments.
• Leadership in contexts of change: Competence to manage and lead processes of transformation and innovation in professional and organizational environments.
• Communication and dissemination of knowledge: Ability to communicate research results clearly and effectively, reaching specialized audiences and society in general, broadening the impact of the work carried out.

These skills promote the training of highly qualified professionals, capable of leading innovation processes and contributing to scientific and practical developments in the field of health sciences.

Professionals in the Health Sciences:

• Doctors;
• Nurses
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians;
• Psychologists;
• Nutritionists.

Other professionals from areas such as:

• Health Technologies;
• Pharmaceutical Sciences;
• Biomedical and Biological Sciences;
• Human Motricity;
• Digital Health;
• Engineering and Computer Sciences;
• other related areas.

The DCTSBE offers specialized and differentiated training, preparing professionals in the Health Sciences to take on positions of leadership and innovation in the areas of Health and Wellness Sciences and Technologies.

• Specialized higher education in the areas of Health and Well-being Sciences and Technologies.
• Integration into national and international research networks.
• Collaboration in high-level scientific projects, promoting the exchange of knowledge.
• Development of advanced scientific skills with a view to contributing to progress in the areas of health.
• Training to take on leadership positions in research, management and innovation in the health sector.
• Direct impact on the evolution of professional practices, through the implementation of sustainable solutions based on scientific evidence.
• Training of highly qualified professionals, prepared to lead innovation and adapt practices to new scientific and social demands.

• PUBLIC NOTICE 2025/2026
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• March 3rd to May 4th, 2025
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