Applications period:
15 JAN - 30 APR'23
(For National, Community and International Students)
Applications period:
15 MAI - 15 JUL'23
(Exclusively for National and EU students)
15 JAN a 30 APR'23
Select according to your current situation:
- I already have a local FenixEdu account at FMV or EDU@ULisboa account
- Access recovery:
FenixEdu of FMV (candidates not admitted before with local accounts)
EDU@ULisboa (FMV student or alumni)
Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree, or legal equivalent, in the areas of Veterinary, Animal Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences or similar;
Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum within the sector of horse production and use, that is recognized by the Scientific Committee as suitable for attending the cycle of studies.
The MCE course has a duration of 4 semesters (2 years), comprising a total of 120 European transfer credits (ECTS), consisting of a curricular part with 62 ECTS and a dissertation with 58 ECTS.
The curricular component (1st year) will be held on Thursdays between 4pm and 10pm, on Fridays between 9am and 6pm and on Saturdays between 9am and 1pm
Between 15 (min.) e 25 (max.)
National or equivalent student:
2.000€ - 1st year + 1.500€ - 2nd year *
International student:
3.000 € - 1º year + 2.500€ - 2nd year *
* made in 10 instalments.
Classes will be held in a face-to-face format;
The classes will be held in Portuguese, although there may be occasional classes in English.
Structure
The MCE is coordinated by FMV (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) and has the formal involvement of two other Schools of the University of Lisbon, FMH (Faculty of Human Kinetics) and ISA (School of Agriculture).
Partner Institutions
The Master in Equine Science also count with the collaboration of relevant entities in the organization and functioning of this sector, the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art (EPAE) and the Portuguese Equestrian Federation (FEP), whose contributions are valuable in terms of the use of the horse and the organization of equestrian sport.
Operation & Schedule
The Master course takes place over 2 years (4 semesters), comprising a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). It consists of a curricular part, during the first year, and a second year where students will carry out a curricular traineeship with the aim of developing their practical skills and consolidating their knowledge through the preparation of a dissertation and its public defense.
The Master's degree will be awarded to students who obtain approval in all the curricular units of the study plan. Students who successfully attend and complete all 1st year curricular units, corresponding to 60 ECTS, will be issued a Postgraduate Certificate in Equine Science. The curricular units of the curricular component will also be offered as isolated units, in accordance with the Portuguese legislation and internal regulations, and may be credited by FEP (Federação Equestre Portuguesa) and IPDJ (Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude) for coaches continuous training.
Coordination
Professor Rui Caldeira
Scientific Committee:
Professor Rui Manuel Vasconcelos Horta Caldeira - FMV Coordinator;
Professor Ana Isabel A. Nascimento Rodrigues de Melo – FMH Coordinator;
Professor Teresa de Jesus da Silva Matos - ISA Coordinator;
Professor Luís Ressano Garcia Pardon Lamas
Professor Maria João de Sousa Ferreira Martelo Fradinho