Description and objectives
The Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics has the main objectives of providing academic training specializing in the field of Theoretical Physics and an initiation into research. This Master’s Degree provides access to doctoral studies.
The Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics is based on two specialties, one on “Elementary Particles and Cosmology” (PEC) and the other on “Astrophysics and the Physics of the Cosmos” (AFC).
By area of Theoretical Physics, reference is made to a wide range of disciplines that are clearly related to the fields of Physics of Elementary Particles, Cosmology and Astrophysics, which have a common basis in regard to the nature at the most fundamental level, both in regard to the structure of matter and how it interacts, and also in regard to knowledge on the origins, structure and evolution of the Universe. Some of the disciplines in this area are: Quantum Theory of Fields and Strings, Theoretical and Experimental Physics of Elementary Particles, Cosmology, Nuclear Physics, Theory of Gravitation, Astrophysics, Physics of Astroparticles, Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics, Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, and others.
Student profiles
Applicants must hold a higher degree (Bachelor's) in Physics or equivalent degrees from foreign universities.
Graduates of higher degrees in Chemistry, Mathematics or Engineering (in one of the following areas: Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil and Territorial, Materials, Highways, Canals and Ports, Industrial Technologies/Industrial, Energy, Chemical, Maritime, Naval and Oceanic, Telecommunications or Geomatics and Topography) awarded by a Spanish university, or equivalent qualifications by a foreign university, will be required to take the following complementary training.
Professional Training
This Master's Degree will permit its graduates to further develop professionally in this field, either by:
a) Following a research career after doing a doctoral thesis.
b) Working in research institutions, astronomy observatories, etc.
c) Teaching in secondary schools.
d) Joining technology companies (e.g. in the field of aerospace accelerators, etc.) and in other transversally accessed areas (consultancy, communications, simulation software, image processing, etc.).
e) Scientific dissemination in different sectors (media, planetary, museums, etc.).
Other general information
- Managing center, department or institute: Department of Theoretical Physics
- Character: Aimed at research
- Minimum ECTS depending on registration and course: 24 ECTS (part time registration); 37 ECTS (full time registration)
- Teaching languages: English