an excellent field to work in, as it is close to the sea and the mountains, allowing to carry out activities in almost all areas. Being an island, there is a strong endemic component in education which is (...)

Ricardo José Sousa - Undergraduate degree in Biology in 2010-2011

1. What has been your career path after completing the course?

After completing my undergraduate degree I continued my studies by doing a Masters Degree in Marine Sciences, specializing in Aquaculture and Fisheries. My professional activity is based more on Aquaculture and at a first stage it was more technical, allowing to add a more practical component to previous theoretical knowledge.

2. Which aspects of your academic training were relevant to your profession?

My entire education was relevant. When I began the Masters I did not feel any additional difficulties in terms of tasks or knowledge acquisition. I had a solid foundation on which I could develop my work, meet expectations and I was prepared for challenges which were presented to me. I had good research skills and a solid foundation in related areas.

3. Who would you recommend your course to?

I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good undergraduate degree in Biology. It is a general course which addresses (almost) all areas of Biology, allowing students to be well prepared when opting for more specific areas.

4. Why the University of Madeira?

The University has good facilities; a qualified, demanding and rigorous teaching body; an excellent field to work in, as it is close to the sea and the mountains, allowing to carry out activities in almost all areas. Being an island, there is a strong endemic component in education which is ideal for furthering knowledge in certain areas such as botany and entomology.

The teaching staff consists of professionals who, besides teaching, dedicated most of their time to their areas of interest within the field of Biology. They also participate in relevant research projects (...)

Ana Sousa - Undergraduate Degree in Biology

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