Structure of the SãMBio Program
In the 1st semester, all students in the SãMBio program will attend courses at their home university. In the 2nd semester they will have the chance to profit from the complementary course program of the partner university as well as to contribute to the respective research. At the end of the 2nd semester, the students will then decide whether they want to prepare their MSc thesis at the USP or University of Münster. In both cases, they will be jointly supervised by scientists of both universities.
Overview Curriculum
1st Semester Attending courses at home university
(October - March)2nd Semester Attending courses at partner university
(April - September)3rd Semester Preparation of MSc thesis at the University of Münster or the Universidade de São Paulo
(October - September)4th Semester Courses in the 1st semester
Participants of the double degree program will start the 1st semester at their home university.
In addition to the regular courses, the following double degree specific courses will be offered in Münster.University of Münster-USP preparatory course
To get ready for their stay abroad, all participants will attend the University of Münster-USP preparatory module which is equivalent to an advanced module and will consist of:- Advanced module Molecular Physiology
- A weekly Portuguese language classes
- An intercultural training
Welcome week
During the welcome week, which will alternately take place in Münster or São Paulo, all participants of the double degree program will meet up. During joint leisure activities, the students will have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other and to share helpful advice concerning life in Germany and Brazil.Courses in the 2nd semester
During the second semester, all students will be joining a research group at the partner university as well as attending courses where they have to earn 30 ECTS.
At the University of Münster, students can attend advanced and research modules, which can be found in the module handbook.
At USP, the following courses will be offered:Fortgeschrittenenmodule/Advanced Modules
Forschungsmodule/Research ModulesIn addition, the USP organises every year a practical course on molecular malaria diagnostics in the Juruá river valley. Here is a video in which our students shared their experiences of this trip.
Examination regulations SãMBio
Details on the program and the specific examination regulations can be found in the academic agreement between the University of Münster and the USP.