The application for admission to the Master's program is done electronically through our on-line admissions application. Before starting the admission process it is advisable to consult the following information and follow the instructions described in Admission step by step:
Specific Admission Requirements
To get admission to the Master's in Microbiology, candidates are required to hold a higher degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, or a related field. This requirement is particularly relevant for applicants from Latin American countries, as their higher education may not have a direct equivalent in Spain.
As part of the admission criteria, proficiency in English at a B2 level will be considered.
The Master's in Microbiology establishes in its admission rules that the total number of available slots will be distributed roughly evenly between the two itineraries (Environmental and Health) that make up the Master's program.
Documentation to be attached to the application
Mandatory documents:
- DNI / Passport
- Academic transcript of grades of undergraduate studies (1)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of the average grade (2) [Required for students who have not done their access studies at the UAM].
- Summary sheet published on the Master's website
- Proof of Spanish language proficiency at B2 level [Compulsory only for non-Spanish speaking students].
- Access Degree: If you have completed your studies at the time of applying for the master's degree, you must attach the degree certificate/diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent (or proof of having applied for the degree) in the application.
Optional documents:
- Accreditation of the language level B2 of English
(1) The academic transcript must be translated if it is not in the Spanish language. It will not be necessary to translate documents if they are in English, French, Italian or Portuguese.
In the case of having taken Master’s/Doctoral studies, we recommend including them as additional documents to your application.
(2) If you have studied in Spain, you should attach a Certificate showing the average grade (on a scale of 0 to 10). If you have already studied at UAM, you will not need to submit this certificate.
If you have studied outside of Spain, you will need to submit the average grade equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (see section “related links”).
Admission Criteria
The admission evaluation criteria for the Master's program include:
| ADMISSION CRITERIA |
| Standardized academic transcript |
80 % |
| Curriculum vitae (scholarships, grants, alignment with previous studies), emphasizing prior activities related to the Master's program, as well as scholarships and grants received. |
10 % |
| B2 Level of English language proficiency |
10 % |
In case of doubts, candidates will be contacted directly and, if necessary, personal interviews will be conducted.
Other requirements for students with non-EU qualifications
When you have been notified about your acceptance on the Master's Degree, and your acceptance is based on a university qualification issued by a higher education institution not belonging to the EHEA, you will need to legalize the qualification via diplomatic channels in order to formalize registration, or by means of a “Hague Convention Apostille”.
You can check these procedures in the pages on Legalization of foreign qualifications and Declaration of average grade.
If necessary, you may need to include an official translation into the Spanish language of this document.
