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MEC Opens Selection for Free Master’s Course in Chemistry with 279 Spots Across Brazil. Will You Miss Out?
If you are a Chemistry teacher looking for a high-level qualification recognized by MEC, this may be your chance. The Professional Master’s in Chemistry in National Network (PROFQUI) has just opened applications for the 2025 selection process, offering 279 free spots in higher education institutions across all regions of the country.
Coordinated by the Institute of Chemistry of UFRJ and supported by the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), the program is a unique opportunity for continuing education for basic education teachers who wish to expand their knowledge in chemistry and earn a master’s degree.
A Course That Combines Practice and Research
PROFQUI is a stricto sensu master’s course aimed at teachers who are already working in classrooms. Its main objective is to provide in-depth training aligned with the challenges of teaching and the demands of basic education.
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The format is hybrid: classes take place from Monday to Saturday, depending on the chosen institution, combining in-person meetings with distance activities.
The workload is distributed among classes, discussion forums, seminars, and assessments, ensuring that teachers can balance their school routine with graduate studies.
Where and What Will Be Offered
The program brings together a wide network of federal, state universities, and federal institutes. Among the cities offering spots are Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, Curitiba, Natal, Uberaba, Vila Velha, João Pessoa, Londrina, among others.
Each associated institution offers its own classes and defines the class schedules, but all follow the same standard of national quality.
In total, there will be 279 spots distributed nationally, with specific reservations for affirmative action, including self-declared Black candidates, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, quilombolas, and the transgender population, according to the regulations of each university.
How the Selection Will Be Conducted
Admission to PROFQUI occurs in two stages. The first is a multiple-choice objective test, scheduled for October 19, 2025, covering topics in general, organic, physical-chemical, and environmental chemistry.
The second stage consists of submitting a letter of intent, where the candidate must present their motivations, research proposal, and expectations regarding the course.
According to the national coordination of the program, “the selection process aims to assess not only technical knowledge but also the teacher’s commitment to improving the quality of chemistry education in the country.”
Requirements to Participate
To apply, the candidate must hold a degree in Chemistry (licentiate or bachelor’s) or related fields, issued by an institution recognized by MEC, as well as prove their work as a chemistry teacher in basic education.
Public school teachers have priority for filling the spots, but if there are remaining places, private school teachers may also be considered.
It is important to remember that the candidate must have internet access and a computer, as part of the activities will be conducted in a virtual learning environment.
Official Schedule
- Publication of the notice: August 18, 2025
- Applications: August 18 to September 29, 2025
- Confirmation of applicants: until October 10, 2025
- Exam (Stage 1): October 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM
- Release of the answer key: from October 20, 2025
- Individual scores (Stage 1): from October 31, 2025
- Appeals regarding scores: November 3 to 5, 2025
- Result of Stage 1: from November 17, 2025
- Submission of the letter of intent (Stage 2): November 18 to 28, 2025
- Final result: from December 10, 2025
- Enrollment: according to the calendar of each associated institution
How to Apply
Applications are now open and will close on September 29, 2025, and must be made exclusively through the official website: profqui.iq.ufrj.br. The application fee is R$ 70.00.
The approved candidates will receive a diploma of Master in Chemistry, valid throughout the national territory and recognized by MEC, ensuring professional recognition and new academic and educational opportunities.
If you are a chemistry teacher and wish to deepen your knowledge in the field, this is the opportunity to transform your career. Don’t wait until the last minute: apply now and invest in your academic and professional future.
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