We are pleased to share the Advanced Courses plan for the 23rd edition of the PhD Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB), for the academic year 2025/2026.

This year, a significant effort was made to compact the course schedule, allowing students to complete the required Curricular Units by mid-March, much earlier than in previous editions. This adjustment ensures more dedicated time for the development of individual PhD projects, while maintaining the high quality and interdisciplinary scope of the programme.

Although the courses included in this schedule are sufficient to obtain the required ECTS credits for each Curricular Unit, it is important to emphasize that each student will design their own unique curricular path, including the flexibility to attend alternative courses, within or outside the University of Coimbra, up to one-third of the total coursework (and ECTS), enabling them to shape their training in the way that best supports their future doctoral projects.

The Advanced Courses are coordinated by senior researchers at CNC and taught by experts from leading national and international research institutions, continuing the strong interdisciplinary tradition of the PDBEB.

Further details about the advanced courses, laboratory rotations, and other interdisciplinary activities will be shared closer to the 3rd Phase for Applications to the PDBEB here.