Bachelor in Civil Protection and Risks Management

This study programme aims to promote the Knowledge Society in order to enhance the capacity of organizations, public and private entities and citizens, at international, national, regional, municipal and local levels, covering:

a) the assessment of natural and technological hazards that represent a threat for the security of people, property and infrastructure and the definition of mitigation measures of general and specific character;

b) the implementation, development and/or consolidation of structures, procedures and civil protection mechanisms likely to contribute to the prevention of risks inherent in the event of major accidents or catastrophes.

c) the adoption of collective and individual behaviours appropriate to answer imminent crisis or emergency situations;

d) the requirements of cultural recovery processes, social, economic and financial subsequent to the occurrence of serious or catastrophic events.

The course is directed towards the acquisition of knowledge and expertise in the fields of civil protection, the assessment of natural and technological hazards, emergency planning and crisis management, with interest to a wide range of professional activities, including: civil protection, security agencies, planning and spatial planning, environment and natural resources, education, scientific research and technological development, industry and trade security products, journalism, insurance companies, consulting and advisory services, and tourism.

Those interested can apply for the course through one of the following national competitions organized by DGES: National Competition for Access and Admission to Public Higher Education; and Special Regimes. Application may also be possible through the following special competitions, organized by the University of the Azores: Special Competitions for Access and Admission to the University of the Azores (Over 23 Years, Holders of Technological Specialization Diploma, Holders of Higher Professional Technician Diploma, Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialized artistic courses); Regimes of Re-entry and Change of Institution / Course; Special competition for access and admission of international students to the University of the Azores. In all cases, the application is dependent on the candidates' compliance with the conditions required for this purpose. For more information on national competitions and the conditions of access and admission, consult the DGES page at www.dges.gov.pt, and for information on special competitions, consult the regulations available on our website.

Prerequisite required for access: Group D - Vision Ability

Civil protection and security agencies;

Insurance companies;

Planning and land management;

Environment and natural resources;

Consulting and advisory services;

Teaching, research and technological development;

Security products industry and trade;

Journalism and tourism.

a) Provide skills for the assessment, prevention and response to accidents or disasters arising from natural and technological risks that threaten people, goods and infrastructure.

b) Train to support organizations, entities and citizens at risk.

c) Enable for the definition of general and specific risk mitigation measures.

d) Train for the adoption and implementation of appropriate measures to respond to crisis situations.

Full- or part-time attendance, presence required in daytime schedule