The Master´s Degree in Advanced Physics is a university postgraduate study program of 60 ECTS credits, and consists of five modules and three specialties. All subjects (except the Master´s Thesis, TFM) are 6 ECTS credits. The TFM is 12 ECTS credits and is carried out in the second semester of the course.
COMPULSORY MODULE
1C – Advanced numerical methods
1C – Complements of mathematical methods
THEORETICAL PHYSICS
MODULE
COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
MODULE
FLUID PHYSICS
MODULE
1C – Information theory
1C - Modeling and simulation of complex systems
1C - Statistical mechanics of complex fluids
1C - Density functional theory
1C - Introduction to science and data analysis
1C - Compressible fluid dynamics
1C – Field Theory
1C - Digital image processing
1C - Mechanical properties in soft matter
2C – Relativistic effects in curved space-times
2C – Out-of-equilibrium growth
2C - Instabilities and turbulence
2C – Introduction to quantum information and computing
2C - Neural and complex networks
2C - Transport phenomena
2C - Quantum methods in polyatomic systems
2C - Sociophysics and social networks
2C - Microhydrodynamics
MASTER´S THESIS MODULE
2C – Master´s Thesis (TFM)
Table 1. MFA´s curriculum. 1C – First semester. 2C – Second semester.
2. Time sequence
All students must study 3 compulsory subjects (one of them, the TFM) and 6 optional subjects out of the 18 available, which guarantees a sufficient level of electiveness. Master´s curriculum is organized in such a way that a full-time enrolled student can study 30 ECTS credits per semester:
First semester (5 subjects, 30 credits)
12 credits of the compulsory module, in two subjects.
18 credits of any of the modules of specialty. The student must choose three subjects from among the nine optional subjects taught during the first semester.
Second semester (4 subjects, 30 credits)
18 credits of any of the modules of specialty. The student must choose three subjects from among the nine optional subjects taught during the second semester.
12 credits of the Master´s Thesis module.
In view of the specificity of the UNED, where 80% of the students carry out their studies part-time, we can propose an alternative itinerary that encompasses two academic years, with between 12 and 18 ECTS credits per semester:
Year 1. First semester (3 subjects, 18 credits)
12 credits of the compulsory module, in two subjects.
6 credits of any of the modules of specialty. The student must choose one subject from among the nine optional subjects taught during the first semester.
Year 1. Second semester (3 subjects, 18 credits)
18 credits of any of the modules of specialty. The student must choose three subjects from among the nine optional subjects taught during the second semester.
Year 2. First semester (2 subjects, 12 credits)
12 credits of any of the modules of specialty. The student must choose two subjects from among the nine optional subjects taught during the first semester.
Year 2. Second semester (1 subject, 12 credits)
12 credits of the Master´s Thesis module.
3. Training itineraries
The Master's curriculum includes three specialties:
Specialty in Theoretical Physics
Specialty in Computational Physics
Specialty in Fluid Physics
To get the specialty mention, a student must complete at least 24 ECTS credits (4 subjects) of the module of the same name.
A student who takes less than 24 credits of the same specialty module, may obtain the title of Master's Degree in Advanced Physics, and no specialty will be associated to the degree obtained.
4. Modules
Compulsory Module
This module contains two compulsory subjects with transversal nature that provide the students with the mathematical and computational tools that will be necessary for the rest of the subjects, regardless of the itinerary they follow.
Theoretical Physics Module
This module, which allows the specialty degree in theoretical physics, provides advanced training in those areas of knowledge of the theoretical physics that are preliminarily studied in undergraduate studies: field theory, density functional theory, and information theory.
Computational Physics Module
This module corresponds to the specialty of computational physics, and develops abilities and skills typical of those branches of physics based on information technologies and the simulation of physical processes using computers.
Fluid Physics Module
This module is associated with the specialty of fluid physics, and provides students with advanced training in fluid phase systems, both in equilibrium and in out-of-equilibrium conditions.
Master´s Thesis Module
The completion of a Master's Thesis is mandatory for all MFA students, as specified in the regulation of official university education (Real Decreto 1393/2007).
