I did a professional internship at the Marine Biology Station in Funchal and in 2004 I started working at Frente MarFunchal, E.M. as the biologist in charge for Blue Flag and Environmental Education.

Sara Ferreira - Undergraduate degree in Biology in 2002 - 2003

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

I did a professional internship at the Marine Biology Station in Funchal and in 2004 I started working at Frente MarFunchal, E.M. as the biologist in charge for Blue Flag and Environmental Education. In 2012 I became part of the team of conservationists at the Natural History Museum in Funchal.

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

As the person in charge for Blue Flag, I applied knowledge I acquired throughout the degree in diverse areas (Marine Biology, Ecology and Conservation). I currently work as a conservationist on the collection of marine Macroalgae and apply knowledge I gathered during my undergraduate degree and masters, mainly in terms of sampling, conservation and identification of specimens.

3. Who would you recommend your course to?

I would recommend it to anyone with a vocation, adventurous spirit and willingness to leave the country. It is not because I do not believe a biologist can have a future here on the island, but it is always a plus to spend a few years gathering experience abroad, in a different reality and (possibly) better opportunities to progress in your career.

4. Why the University of Madeira?

Initially it all came down to entrance grades. My first option was the University of Madeira due to the regional contingent. in addition to this, due to the proximity and comfort of family. When I started my undergraduate degree everything was new: the laboratories, classrooms and appealing lessons. We had plenty of practical lessons outside of the four walls of the University and the degree had a strong practical component, allowing us to enter the job market with some experience.

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 (...)

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