Universidade Católica Portuguesa has launched a new Master’s degree in Regeneration and Tissue Viability, an innovative programme designed to address the growing challenges in healthcare, with particular focus on prevention, treatment and innovation in wound and tissue care, ostomy care, incontinence, aesthetics and dermocosmetics, as well as innovation applied to patient care. Unique in Portugal, this programme represents a new cycle of studies from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing.
In a context marked by an ageing population, the rise of chronic diseases, increasing clinical complexity and the need for more effective, safe and sustainable solutions, the Master´s in Regeneration and Tissue Viability stands out as an advanced academic response. It is oriented towards integrating science, clinical practice, technology and translational research.
“At a time when healthcare systems demand increasingly specialised, integrated and innovative responses, this Master’s aims to train professionals capable of leading transformation in this field, combining scientific knowledge, clinical decision-making, technological development and real impact on care,” highlights Paulo Alves, specialist and coordinator of the programme.
Tissue viability now plays a central role in the quality and safety of care, proving essential in preventing complications, managing complex wounds, regenerating tissues and improving health outcomes. Its approach requires an interdisciplinary perspective, continuous scientific updating and the ability to integrate new technologies, medical devices and advanced therapeutic strategies.
With a specialised, interdisciplinary and strongly innovation and practice-oriented approach, the programme aims to equip professionals with advanced skills in tissue assessment, regeneration and rehabilitation, as well as in the integrated management of skin integrity disorders and scars. It also promotes expertise in aesthetic health and dermo cosmetics, combining scientific evidence, emerging technologies, medical devices and advanced clinical thinking. More than addressing current challenges, this programme prepares professionals to lead the transformation of care, develop differentiated solutions and generate real impact on quality, safety, functionality and patient well-being, in increasingly demanding and specialised clinical contexts.
The curriculum combines theoretical training, clinical practice, advanced simulation and research, fostering the development of critical, analytical and leadership skills in highly complex care settings. The programme also includes a dissertation, project or internship, strengthening the connection between academia, research and professional practice.
The scientific component of the Master’s will be developed in close collaboration with the Wounds Research Lab, part of the Interdisciplinary Health Research Centre (CIIS), reinforcing applied research in wound healing, tissue regeneration, health education, advanced simulation, medical devices and clinical innovation with impact on health outcomes.
The programme benefits from a network of clinical and scientific partnerships, working with leading organisations and networks in the field (APTFeridas, EWMA, EPUAP and WUWHS), as well as collaboration with European centres and groups dedicated to clinical research, aesthetics and biomaterials, strengthening its international dimension and translation into practice.