Biomedical Engineering is one of the fields of engineering which has gone through a greater growth in the last few years. Is a continuously-spreading area based on the functioning of living beings at nanoscopic level, the development of new biomaterials and the advances in tissue regeneration or in molecular images, among others, have provoked a revolution in biomedical and medicine sciences.
This revolution is producing an important increase on the demand of professionals capable of integrating in cross-disciplinary teams along with health professionals, biologist and doctors to tackle new challenges for an improvement in health technology.
On the other hand, the globalisation of the health care together with the aging of the population, makes it necessary to develop new medical technologies able to improve not only the quality of life of the citizenship, but also able to control the costs of the health care
ensuring the sustainability of the system.
This demand for medical technology is motivating the need for engineers to conceive, design, develop, produce, install and instruct in the usage of medical equipment and instruments.
Nowadays, all these factors make Biomedical Engineering a strategic area in the development of economy based in the knowledge, and an area with great potential for the development of new industries.The Master’s in Biomedical Engineering is intended for graduates of Biomedical Engineering or related undergraduate degrees.
Related or similar undergraduate degrees are listed below:
In compliance with the Article 18.5 of Royal Decree 822/2021, which establishes the organisation of university education and the procedure for quality assurance, and Article 24 of the Universitat Politècnica de València’s regulations on pre-enrolment and admission to Master’s degrees, admission to this Master’s Degree requires completion of the following complementary training:
These training complements will be determined by the Master’s Degree Committee for each student based on their undergraduate degree. They are not considered a prerequisite for admission and enrolment in the Master’s programme, but may be taken simultaneously.
Students who have been assigned complementary courses must register for them in the same academic year in which they begin the Master’s programme.
The optional courses, which require the learning outcomes obtained in the two complementary courses, will be offered to these students in the third semester of the Master’s.
Under no circumstances can the Master’s Degree be obtained without having passed these complementary courses.
The admission applications for the Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering that meet the access conditions and the specific admission requirements mentioned in previous sections, will evaluated by the Academic Committee of the Master’s degree according to the assessment criteria of merits and selection mentioned below:
a) Academic transcript In the case of academic transcripts graded on scales other than those indicated in the Royal Decree 1125/2003, applicants must provide a certificate of equivalence of average marks obtained in university studies abroad, issued by the Spanish Ministry of Universities. Failure to provide this document will result in an average grade of 5 out of 10 for admission.
70%
b) Consistency between the competences of the applicant’s first degree and those of the reference degree programme
20%
c) Curriculum vitae
10%
Language requirements: The Master’s Degree programme is taught in both Spanish and English. Candidates are required to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in both languages. Specifically, they must prove a B2 level of Spanish and English, as certified by one of the official certificates recognised by the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) or the Association of Language Centres in Higher Education (ACLES).
The recommended applicant’s profile is a graduate in Chemical Engineering who has got the competences described in the third section of the Ministerial Decree that establishes the requirements to verify official university titles linked to the work of industrial technical engineers (Decree CIN/351/2009). He should also have the technical education described in the fifth section of the previously mentioned decree, which refers to the Industrial Chemistry Specific Technology Module. If the applicant was a graduate in any other discipline rather than Chemical Engineering, we will be asked to comply a series of educational requirements to prove that he is competent in the master’s subject. The UV Degree in Chemical Engineering is considered the model degree for accessing the master’s degree. Therefore, we do not recommend students who don’t have training in related scientific/technical disciplines to apply for this master’s degree.
Regarding the language requirements, the applicants are recommended to have a B2 or higher level of English to understand scientific documents. Foreigner students are advised to have a C1 level of Spanish.
In addition, access to the Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering at the Universitat de València is proposed following the recommendations established in the resolution of the Secretariat for Universities regarding the Official Master's Degree linked to the profession of Chemical Engineer (BOE no. 187, section III page 66699 of 4 August 2009, in article 4.2): Entrance requirements to the Master’s Degree:
- Those who have previously acquired the competences stated in section 3 of the Ministerial Decree establishing the requirements for the verification of official university degrees linked to the practice of the profession of Industrial Technical Engineer (Order CIN/351/2009), and whose training is in accordance with that established in section 5 of the aforementioned decree, all of which refers to the module of Specific Technology of Industrial Chemistry, may access the Master's Degree linked to the profession of Chemical Engineer.
- Likewise, access to the Master's Degree will be allowed if the Bachelor's Degree of the applicant covers the competences included in the basic training modules common to the industrial branch of section 5 of the Ministerial Decree, establishing the requirements for the verification of official university degrees linked to the practice of the profession of Industrial Technical Engineer. In this case, the necessary bridging courses must be taken to guarantee the competences stated in the industrial chemistry block of the aforementioned order.
- Those in possession of any other Bachelor's Degree may also be admitted to this Master's Degree without prejudice to the establishment of any additional training that may be deemed necessary.
Holders of other degrees different from those mentioned above will be required to take the necessary bridging courses to meet the competences of the Degree in Chemical Engineering. These competences correspond to the basic ones defined in the Royal Decree 1393/2007 and those established by Order CIN/351/2009, published in the BOE of 20 February 2009, which enable students to practice the profession of Industrial Technical Engineer.
The required complementary training will consist of taking the necessary subjects of the Degree in Chemical Engineering, the number of credits required depending on the applicant's CV.
Holders of degrees different to the ones mentioned above will be required to take the bridging courses needed for meeting the competencies of the degree in Chemical Engineering.
If the number of applications is higher than the number of places offered, there will be a selection carried out by Academic Coordinating Committee.
The admission criteria will be the following: Adaptation of the profile (50-70%), Academic Record (20-40%), Professional Experience (5-10%) and other academic and training merits: other degrees or postgraduate studies, community languages level B-1 or superior, seminars, etc (5-10%).
Graduates who have studied electronics in their undergraduate degree (e.g. Telecommunications Electronic Engineering or Industrial Electronic Engineering).
Students who hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a degree with sufficient electronics content. Former degrees – now extinct – of the Spanish university system include:
Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical, Automation and Industrial Electronics Engineering
Physics
Computer Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
In any case, applicants must have fundamental knowledge of circuit and linear systems analysis, analogue electronics and digital electronics.
The Master’s Academic Committee will determine the levelling modules that each student must take, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits. These modules will not be counted towards the number of credits required for the degree.
The Master’s Academic Committee will determine the levelling modules that each student must take, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits. These modules will not be counted towards the number of credits required for the degree.
Students who have not completed courses with basic knowledge in circuit analysis, linear systems, analogue electronics or digital electronics are required to take up to 12 ECTS credits from the following courses offered by the School of Engineering:
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GIEI (Degree in Industrial Electronic Engineering)
GIET (Degree in Electronic Engineering for Telecommunications)
All courses in the degree programmes are worth 6 ECTS credits. Students will take up to a maximum of 12 ECTS, depending on their prior knowledge.
The number of levelling credits required depends on the student’s level of knowledge, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS.
In general terms, the Academic Commission shall observe the following criteria in their appraisal of the applications:
- University qualifications (the degree’s affinity with the contents of the masters will be considered).
- Academic records.
-Curriculum vitae (training courses, research merit, and professional experience related to the masters).
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree that grants access to Master’s programmes. In addition, students from countries or educational systems where Spanish is not the primary language must have a B2 level of proficiency in Spanish or Catalan according to the CEFR.
The increasing sensitivity in the face of environmental degradation and the need to mitigate the impacts of pollution on this, the intervention of new professionals in relation to the environmental engineering is needed, in order to achieve a balance between the development of our society, the industrial competitiveness, and the sustainable and respectful perspective with the environment. The need for response to these new challenges has consolidated worldwide the studies in this field, as proposed in this Master’s. In this sense, the study and understanding of the impacts created by the human activities justify its research and professional orientation, since it is only from an advanced knowledge programme that trains specialists from where you can face these matters, either through the development, design and technology transfer or the implementation of other kinds of processes. The Master’s in Environmental Engineering is preferentially addressed to the following degrees: Undergraduates in Rural and Agro-food Engineering; Forest and Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering; in Public Work Engineering, in Chemical Engineering and in Industrial Engineering.
Undergraduates in Environmental science ,Chemistry and in Biotechnology.
The degree holders who are exposed below will be also among the recommended profiles: Holders of a Licenciatura in Environmental Science and Chemistry, Industrial Technical Engineers; Public Work Engineers; Agricultural Engineers; Forest and Mining Engineers, Chemical Engineers; Civil Engineers; Industrial Engineers; Agronomists; Mountains and Mining Engineers.
Three basic criteria are applied in the evaluation of applicants:
- Degree from which admission is requested, i.e. affinity of degree with recommended profile. (40-50%)
- Academic records and average mark (35-40)
- Curriculum Vitae (10-15%)
Remote sensing concerns the acquisition of data from radiation sensors installed in space platforms and their later treatment to obtain information about our environment. It is a discipline that is based in measurable magnitudes and verifiable hypotheses that requires a good capacity for analysis and synthesis and that offers to society direct results that improve our knowledge on the physical world. Within remote sensing we can encompass meteorological products, applications aimed to improve agricultural yields, mapping of the terrain, drought control and natural disasters, search for new mining sites, forest management, territory planning, and so on that has not even started as this is a young discipline.
The interest for society of scientific studies that are carried out from remote sensing data on the most diverse sides of our environment is easily justifiable given the great amount of operative applications that provide the scientific results that are obtained with it. Remote sensing supplies with thematic maps of our planet, characteristics and variables of interest related with water, soil, crops, and natural vegetation providing periodic and updated information, making easier the continuous tracing and in the long term and helping in decision making to managers in such fields. It provides a form of study in access areas and/or with minimum field support. Remote sensing is also applied to studies on outer space, contributing to a better understanding of the universe that surrounds us. The profile of the student of the Master's Degree in Remote Sensing matches with students that have completed their "Licenciatura" with a good basis on Physics and Mathematics.
It is thus recommended as profile, to hold any of the following degrees: Undergraduate Degree (or "Licenciatura") in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Environmental Sciences; Telecommunications Engineering, Agronomy Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Ingeniería Técnica en Topografía (three year degree in Topographic Engineering), Forest Engineering and degrees corresponding to other similar sciences and technologies.
Student selection is carried out on the basis of scientific and academic reasons based on:
In case of it being convenient, a personal interview on the claimed merits in the curriculum will be carried out by the Academic Coordinating Committee.
The importance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and particularly, of Computing, is unquestionable in the current Knowledge and Information Society. The usage of electronic devices connected to the network has been increased during the last decade within the industrial field as well as in the domestic and social sector. For this reason, a large number of sources highlight the current high occupation and expect a greater demand of ICT qualified professionals in the next years, due to the constant technological development within the productive sectors.
One of the main reasons of the high occupation of graduates in Computing is the ICT’s wide job spectrum. The areas where this profession can be pursued go from design and applications programming to the administration, management, analysis and development of data base platforms, systems and networks administration, and web and multimedia development. In addition, since this is a constantly evolving field, it is important that workers keep training to specialise in the new technologies that are constantly emerging.
An important aspect in this field of knowledge is that technologies have a pretty short life cycle. This is a challenge both for professionals and for teachers because being at the forefront involves a constant updating.
The Master's Degree in Web Technology, Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications trains graduates with the necessary competences to develop professional and research activity and use equipment in the area of Information and Communications Technology, emphasizing specially in modelling, design, implantation, evaluation and management of network services, mobile applications and cloud computing through the knowledge in the new tendencies and research lines in this area.As a guideline, the Master's Degree in Web Technology, Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications is addressed to students who have studied one of the following degrees:
Application forms will be analysed by the Academic Coordinating Committee (CCA) which will be the body responsible for setting the required training complements in case the contents / programming languages taught in the degree of origin do not allow to approach the Master with guarantee.
Complementary training for those students who have deficiencies in relevant aspects for carrying out the Master’s Degree. The Committee for Academic Coordination will be the body responsible of determining which of these complements, as the case may be, must be studied once it has examined the provided documentation at the pre-registration phase.
Subject: Programming
Degree: Degree in Telematics Engineering
Year: 3rd
Semester: 1
Credits: 6 ECTS
Subject: Databases
Degree: Degree in Telematics Engineering
Year: 3rd
Semester: 1
Credits: 6 ECTS
The schedules of these subjects are compatible with the simultaneous study of the Master’s Degree
The pre-registration applications will be assessed by the Academic Coordinating Commission of the Master’s Degree according to the following criteria:
Those students coming from out of the Ibero-American educational area could be requested to have a B2 Spanish level by the Academic Coordinating Commission of the Master’s Degree.
The recommended entry profile to take the University Master’s Degree in Data Science of the Universitat de València is that of graduates with basic skills in mathematics (algebra and calculus) and statistics (probability) both at a theoretical level and at a practical one in the use of computer tools to solve practical cases. The most adequate profiles correspond to the following graduates (at a Degree or Llicenciatura level):
·Informatics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Engineering in any of its specialties.
·Mathematics, Physics.
·Economy, Business Management and Administration.
Regarding personal aptitudes, we recommend that students applying for this master’s degree have an interest on the treatment of information at different levels: collection and storage, visualization, analysis and development of prediction models to establish future behaviours. The ability to identify prblems on data analysis in real applications (industrial areas, business, management, administration, health, etc.), and in other personal skills such as creativity, an innovative ability and interest for an ongoing learning process which is highly recommended for the training of a data scientist with a professional projection in fields with a high dynamism.
If in the admission process and in the view of the provided documentation by the applicant, the Academic Committee of the Master’s Degree values that the competences in mathematics and statistics, in programming tools as well as in programming foundations and data bases are not sufficient, then students should take the bridging courses that are described below. Specifically they should take in the first four-month period up to 12 credits of the following subjects of the curriculum belonging to some of the Degrees in Engineering of the Universitat de València, which are close to the academic environment of the Master’s Degree: Degree in Informatics Engineering (GII), Degree in Multimedia Engineering (GIM), Degree in Telematics Engineering (GI), Degree in Chemical Engineering (GIQ), Degree in Electronic Engineering for Telecommunications (GIET) or Degree in Industrial Electronic Engineering (GIEI). The subjects are taken in the first term of the first year and they are 6-ETCS subjects.
-Mathematics I
-Informatics
It is required that the students that enter this official degree have taken undergraduate degree or higher studies (graduated, engineer or llicenciatura) preferably in Maths, Physics, Engineering (Informatics, Electronics, Telecommunications and Industrial Engineering), Economy and Business Management and Administration.
The Academic Committee of the Master’s Degree will value, in accordance with the admission process we will describe next, that students who apply for the admission have acquired enough competence in mathematics and statistics, have used in some subject of their training programming tools (such as R, C, Matlab, Python or similar) and who know the basics of the foundations of programming and data bases.
If those knowledges were insufficient, students should take the complementary training established in the 4.6 section of this memory.For students from non-Spanish speaking countries, a Spanish level B2 certification is required (through a Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language at a B2 level, or an oral and written test).
The admission applications will be valued by the Committee for Academic Coordination of the Master’s Degree in accordance to the following criteria: suitability to the profile (50%), the academic record (40%), professional experience related to data analysis (years of professional experience, personal interview by the Academic Committee, letters of recommendation of the jobs exercised, etc. (5%) and other academic and training merits such as additional degree or postgraduate degree qualifications related to the field of knowledge of the Master’s Degree, community languages with B1 or higher level, attendance to courses and semiars, etc. (5%).
The Master’s Degree in Advanced English Studies is aimed at graduates who have completed previous Bachelor’s degrees, preferably in English Studies/English Philology, and that accredit knowledge of the English language at an advanced level (at least C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Knowledge of the English language at an advanced level (at least C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) may be accredited by official certification or by taking a level test. Any of the following official accreditation certificates of the required level to access the Master’s degree will be accepted: University of Cambridge: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), University of Cambridge: BEC Higher (Business English Certificate), Trinity College: Integrated Skills in English III (ISE III) (Grades 10, 11), Educational Testing Service (ETS): -TOEFL iBT from 110 to 120 points (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test), Educational Testing Service (ETS): -TOEIC from 945 to 990 points (Test of English for International Communication), Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE General Level 4, European language certificates (telc): teclEnglish C1, Official certificates of C1 and C2 level awarded by the Official Schools of Languages, Degrees or equivalent qualifications, issued by foreign universities, for studies carried out in English as a vehicular language.
Admission will be done according to the following order of priority:
1.Licenciados (Former Spanish Undergraduate Degree) and graduated in English Studies.
2.Licenciados and graduates in Translation and Interpretation.
3.Licenciados and graduates of other Language Studies.
4.Licenciados and graduates from other degrees.
The applicants will be selected according to the following scale:
1.Average mark of the academic record: 70%
2.English language C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference: 10%
3.Other merits: 10%
4.Cover letter (where you should explain the reasons for which you wish to access to the Master’s): 10%
Applicants who do not hold a degree in English Studies are expected to provide evidence of their command of English at an advanced level (C1) when applying for the programme.
The Master's Degree in Archaeology aims to meet the demand for professionals and researchers in archaeological disciplines by providing adequate methodological and theoretical tools for both the recognition and classification of materials, field and laboratory activities and data processing. To that end, the programme relies on accredited lecturers with a proven research background and experience in competitive projects and archaeological sites, and on cooperation with a number of professionals with experience in different areas in archaeology, including the valorisation and dissemination of results in relation with museums. In addition, the masters facilitates access to a doctoral programme in Mediterranean Archaeology and Prehistory which includes educational activities intended to foster the development of the main research lines within this area.The profile recommended for this master’s programme is that of a graduate in History (from the old and new degree system) or in equivalent studies nationally (degrees completed before the 1973 reform) or internationally. Any experience in areas related with archaeology will be appreciated.
All applicants must fill in a pre-registration form and enclose their CV and any other proof of merit (transcript, certificate of participation in archaeological projects, language certificates, copies of papers published).
Students with degrees in History, History of Art, Geography, and Humanities must submit a letter written by a lecturer/university member from the areas of Prehistory o Archaeology. Should this letter not be provided, a personal or e-mail interview will be conducted.
Those applicants having completed degrees other than those listed above shall not only submit a letter of introduction/proof of support by a lecturer/university member from the areas of Prehistory o Archaeology but also have an interview with the Master’s Academic Commission. The Commission will determine the adequacy of the candidate's education and might establish, where applicable, additional educational requirements to be fulfilled prior to the masters which may account for up to 24 ECTS from the History degree of the University of Valencia:
General Prehistory (12 credits)
Prehistory of the Iberian Peninsula (6 credits)
Archaeology of the Mediterranean (6 credits)
In any case, this module is not considered an entry prerequisite; its courses may be completed simultaneously to the masters.
The Master's Degree in Archaeology has a limited number of places. Selection will be based on these criteria:
a) Academic records: 25%
b) Experience in archaeological projects: 25%
b1. Experience in field work: 15%
b2. Publications: 10%
c) Modern and ancient languages: 25%
c1. Ancient languages: 10%
c2. Modern languages: 15%
d) Interview with the commission: 25%
The Academic Commission is responsible for verifying compliance with the criteria.
The Master’s aims to respond to the clear need for specialised training of the Valencian Community, characterised by strong international dynamism of its companies, and by the large presence of citizens from the European Union and other backgrounds whose language needs translators are deemed to satisfy.
Another fact that reinforces the scientific and professional interest of the degree is the incorporation in the curriculum of translation activities or functions of translation increasingly demanded by the social and business environment. We refer to the modes of audiovisual translation (subtitling, dubbing and voice-over), as well as captioning for the deaf and audio description.
The Master’s is posed with a double orientation (professional and academic-investigator profile) and with two possible specialisations (English-Spanish or French-Spanish).
The Master’s is especially designed for university graduates in Translation and Interpretation, Philology or Language Studies or other related fields, as well as for accredited professional translators who possess a university degree.
The training programme of the Master’s requires an advanced knowledge (level C1 or higher) of the two languages involved in the translation process: Spanish and foreign language chosen as a source of translation (English or French).
The Master’s is especially addressed to university graduates in Translation and Interpretation, Philology or Language Studies or other related fields, as well as for accredited professional translators wishing to retrain and possess a university degree.
To be admitted, is considered a sine qua non knowledge (level C1 or higher) of the two languages involved in the translation-process (Spanish and foreign language chosen as translation source) and having an appropriate academic or professional profile for the Master’s are considered sine qua non requirements. Both aspects, like all the merits that the candidate claims on his curriculum, will be certified in a documentary form and if the Admission Committee deems it appropriate, through a personal interview.
To assess the suitability of candidates, the Committee will especially consider the academic record in relation to the Master’s profile, professional experience, as well as having passed other relevant postgraduate courses.
Today, modern society demands specialists in the management of cultural heritage, its study and valuation. The sources of employment related to the topic justify the design of the Master’s degree (city councils and other public administrations, companies, museums, etc.)This Master’s degree is aimed at university graduates who want to guide or further their academic and research training in the identification, analysis and management of cultural heritage. It is mainly intended for graduates in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as active professionals in art, culture, documentation, geography, etc., regardless of their previous university education, as long as there is a professional or research affinity with the subjects of the Master’s. The following groups can also apply: public administration staff (state, regional or local), businesspeople in the tourism industry and people employed in private institutions who prove their experience in the field of study and are in possession of an university degree.
It is aimed at graduates in Humanities and Social Sciences who have completed an undergraduate degree, a licenciatura or a Master’s degree. It is especially intended for graduates in History of Art, Geography and the Environment , History and Heritage, History, Information and Documentation, Fine Arts, Communication Studies, Humanities, Philosophy, Language Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Information Sciences and Architecture. It may also be of interest to graduates in Conservation and Restoration, Tourism and Library and information science.
The selection criteria are:
- Academic record.
- Adequacy of the academic profile to the course content.
- Experience in work related to cultural heritage.
- Knowledge of ancient and modern languages.
- Information from interviews, if necessary.
Ethics and Political Philosophy are two dimensions of Philosophy very demanded by society. The Master’s Degree in Ethics and Democracy aims to respond to these demands, dealing with the great topics of Ethics and Politics, with special emphasis on democracy. For these we have the experiences of classical and contemporary philosophers and with other sources of knowledge, like literature and sciences.
The Master’s is structured in two big sections The first refers to the Foundation of Ethics and Politics, and includes three sections like the following: democracy, citizenship, State and civil society, multiculturism and interculturism, global justice, cosmopolitanism, human development, solidarity, human rights, feminist theory and religion. The second section focuses on Applied Ethics in the differents spheres of social life: moral education in a pluralitisc and democratic society, economy and business, mass media, science and technology, with special attention to bioethics, biopolitics and ecological ethics
The Master’s is linked to the Interuniversity Doctoral Studies in Ethics and Democracy, with Excellence Award, from which a leading research in Ethics, Political Philosophy and Applied Ethics is being developed. This pioneering research has made that the group of professors who teach it have been recognised as R&D Group of Excellence of the Valencian Government.
The Master’s Degree porgramme is aimed at a wide range of graduates in philosophy, human studies, economy, business administration, political sciences, sociology, communication, education sciences, psychology, medicine, nursery and health sciences, but also to professional and social agents so that they can complete their training in the field of Ethics and Political Philosophy, and develop research in the doctoral programme. This cross-disciplinary character has been very positive for the student’s training and research objectives as well as for their incorporation to the labor world
The selection criteria are as follows:
- Curriculum Vitae, which will compromise 80% of the final mark.
i. The following aspects will be taken into account:
ii. Academic report, up to 40 points.
iii. Professional experience up to 20 points.
iv. Workshops and seminars the student has attended, attendance to congresses, training courses, publications, stayings in other universities (Erasmus Programmes), etc., up to 30 points.
v. Knowledge of languages of scientific interest, up to 10 points.
- Personal interview, which will compromise 20% of the final mark.
The Master's Degree in Hispanic Studies: Applications and Research aims to prepare professionals and researchers in all the activities related to the Spanish Language, Literature and Performing Arts which, within different profiles (advanced academic skills, research training or training for specific applications in the workplace) ensure a high level education and training in Hispanic studies.The Master’s is aimed at university graduates interested in further training in the Spanish language and its literature, within different profiles (advanced academic knowledge, research training and training for specific applications in the workplace).
The recommended applicant profile includes students from the areas of knowledge of Humanities and Social Sciences who have completed an undergraduate degree, a licenciatura or an official master's degree. The related areas of knowledge are: Philology and Language Studies, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Information Sciences, History, Fine Arts, Anthropology, Sociology and Philosophy.
This Master’s is also aimed at professionals from the sectors of culture, publishing, public administration or tourism, regardless of their prior university education, when the curriculum or professional and research activities of the applicants is, in the judgment of the Academic Coordinating Committee of the Master’s, related to the contents and objectives of the Master’s, as long as the applicants hold a university degree.
The selection of students will be based on the following criteria:
• Degree, considering the affinity of the educational profile of the student to the specialty of the Master’s degree
• Average mark of the academic record
• Collaboration grants
• Curriculum vitae
• Knowledge of languages
• Cover letter
• Previous work experience
• Additional training and education in the area of study of the Master’s.
Candidates must demonstrate their Spanish proficiency at level B2 of the CEFR with an official certificate, preferably from the DELE or SIELE exams of the Instituto Cervantes.
In addition, an interview may be conducted to assess the candidate’s profile and linguistic-communicative skills. This interview will be conducted by the Master’s management team and will cover topics such as previous university studies, Spanish language learning, and academic or professional interests. Communicative skills and formal interaction indicators at level B2 of the CEFR will be taken into account.
In the event that supply is less than demand, these will be weighted as follows:
50%: title and transcripts
15%: research experience
15%: experience
20%: other merits (grants, contributions, other degrees, cover letters)
It is an unavoidable requirement for society to learn the historic background to understand better the present. It is necessary to reconstruct this history applying a scientific method to avoid explanations based on myths and misrepresentations. Therefore, it is necessary to train specialists capable of improving the field of historiography and deepen in the knowledge of the past from scientific assumptions.
The process of political construction of the European Union faces, at present, a series of problems such as the mutual boundaries of sovereignty between its different members, harmonisation of entities with different cultural and historical traditions, even in conflict, and the necessity to look for a common ideological foundation that respects the identity of their members. The historical reflection and a better knowledge of the past, especially in the study of politic entities that faced similar problems, can contribute to a better understanding of current challenges.
One of these is constituted, within the regional Southern Europe, by the Western Mediterranean territories, both Italian and Spanish, which were integrated in the Spanish Monarchy. That was imposed to its members like a project based on political loyalty to the Habsburg dynasty, identified with the defense of Catholicism, and regards to the territorial particularities that form the model of government of the Monarchy, which facilitated the consolidation and the permanence of identity traits -language, cultures, legal and political systems…- with the support by local leaders groups. With the disappearance of the Spanish Monarchy, the Spanish and Italian territories followed a different trajectory that culminated in the 19th century with their respective integration in the kingdoms of Spain and Italy. However, some of those identity traits have survived.
The richness of this common history and its distinguishing traits require the training of specialists, who could develop direct research tasks based on the extensive archival materials, and reflection and synthesis from the historiographical sources.
The previous academic training most appropriate are the Undergraduate degree in History, History and Heritage and Humanities: Intercultural studies, and other studies in which Modern History has a strong presence in its curriculum. The graduates in Humanities, Geography and History (section of history) and Philosophy and Humanities of the former curriculums, previous to the implementation of Undergraduate studies are equally considered.
For the graduates of other studies, the Master’s Degree Coordinating Committee, after analysing the curriculum vitae of the applicants (including, in this case, a personal interview), will establish the bridging courses that the students have to pass in advance.
For the graduates of other studies, the Master’s Degree Coordinating Committee, after analysing the curriculum vitae of the applicants (including, in this case, a personal interview), will establish the bridging courses that the students have to pass in advance.
Likewise, and according to the Royal Decree 1892/2008, 14 November, which regulates the entry conditions to the university official teachings for Undergraduate Studies and the admission procedures to the Spanish public universities, a 5 per cent of the available places will be reserved for students with at least 33 per cent incapacity, as well for these students with permanent special educational needs associated to personal circumstances of incapacity, who during their schooling have needed resources and supports for the normal fulfilment of their academic life.
The Master’s Degree Coordinating Committee will admit the students pre-registered in the Master’s applying the following criteria " 60%: curriculum vitae (the students will be selected according their academic record and in their assessment will be specially considered if they have take subjects related to the content of the Master’s); 40% assessment, by the committee mentioned above, in a written report explaining the reasons and training goals for applying to the Master’s, related with the academic record or professional career of the applicants.
This report should be structured in two sections:
1.-Reasons for choosing the Master’s in relation to the curriculum submitted (Priority reasons with respect to other Master’s; justification of the subjects passed in the degree in relation to the Master’s orientation; professional justification with the Master’s requested;...)
Up to 30% of the total assessment is reserved for the Report
2.-Training goals
• Training for Research (in this case the topics of interest should be indicated)
• Ongoing Training for professional activities
Other training goals
Up to 70% of the total assessment is reserved for the Report
The programme is addressed to students from the Humanities and Social Science areas having completed undergraduate studies or a master’s degree; graduates with the following profiles will find the masters particularly interesting: History of Art, History and Heritage, History, Fine Arts, Audiovisual Communication, Humanities, Philosophy, Languages, Anthropology, Sociology, Information Sciences and Architecture. The same applies to those holding a diploma in Conservation and Restoration, Tourism, and Librarianship and Documentation.
This master's course is also offered to other graduates, especially to freelancers working in the field of culture and art, civil servants working in different public administrations (central, regional or local levels), entrepreneurs from the tourist sector, and employees working in private institutions. All of them must prove their professional experience in this area to the Master’s Academic Commission, and hold a university degree.
Students holding diploma studies must earn 60 compensatory credits minimum from the core subjects of the History of Art degree, to be able to total 240 ECTS (180 + 60 ECTS), which is the amount required to start postgraduate studies. Given the master’s specialisation and clear research profile, the tutor allocated to the student by the Academic Coordination Commission may recommend the student to complete some courses from the History of Art degree in order to make up for some shortcomings in certain subjects related with the master's area of knowledge.
The Master's Academic Commission is responsible for admission on the basis of the following selection criteria:
The programme responds to a growing social demand for more rigorous knowledge on scientific activity and its social and cultural consequences. The important role of science, technology and medicine in contemporary societies makes it necessary to investigate the social and cultural meaning of such activities and their relationship with society as a whole. The masters intends to tackle these questions from the dual perspective of historical research on science and the studies on science communication and dissemination. The goal is to train professionals and researchers with critical skills and refined and updated methods of analysis, for them to work and research in areas related with history of science, technology and medicine, science communication and dissemination, scientific information management, and the preservation of science's cultural heritage.In order to be admitted to this Master’s degree, in addition to being in possession of a university degree that allows access to Master’s studies, students must accredit the following levels of knowledge of the Spanish language.
· Level of Spanish. In order to be admitted to this Master’s degree, students with nationality from non-Spanish-speaking countries or who come from foreign education systems where the language of teaching is not Spanish must accredit a B2 level of knowledge of Spanish, as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) classification.
No specific prior training in any discipline is required. In any case, priority will be given to merits related to the contents of the Master’s degree (history of science and scientific communication).
1. Average grade of the academic record in the entrance degree: up to 10 points.
2. Curriculum Vitae submitted: up to 10 points. Within this criterion, the following merits will be assessed, assigning a score of up to 10 points for each of the following items:
a. Subjects and courses related to the subjects taught in the Master’s degree (up to 5 points, taking into account the grade obtained). Specific degrees or other additional official qualifications other than the access degree to the Master’s degree, related to its contents (up to 5 points, taking into account the grade obtained).
b. Research merits: Publications (up to 5 points), attendance and participation in scientific conferences and meetings (up to 3 points) and participation in research projects (up to 2 points), within the are of knowledge of history of science and scientific communication.
c. Collaboration grants, research grants and other similar grants obtained in open and competitive calls, provided that they have been obtained for subjects related to the Master’s degree.
d. Professional experience: Curricular or extracurricular internships (up to 7 points), as well as work experience in companies or institutions (up to 3 points) in areas and fields related to the contents of the Master’s degree.
3. Knowledge of languages (up to 10 points). Knowledge of the English language (B2, 2 points; B1, 5 points; C1, 8 points; and C2, 10 points) will be especially valued. Only official certificates issued by Official Schools of Languages or accredited institutions will be taken into consideration.
4. Defence of merits and motivation in the choice of the Master's degree: (Up to 10 points) The Commission may conduct a personal interview on the merits adduced, mainly to assess the level of knowledge of languages essential to follow the courses, English and Spanish, and the merits included in the curriculum presented (justification of priority with respect to other Master's degrees; justification of the subjects studied in the access degree in relation to the orientation of the Master's degree; justification of the professional practice with the Master's degree applied for; justification of the continuity of doctoral studies, ...).
Likewise, this interview will serve to assess the suitability of personal motivations and expectations with respect to the programme's educational offer.
A close look allows us to discover that History, in its various specialities, has considerable social prestige today. In fact, large social groups and communities find their origins in different historical periods and, with them, an essential element of their historical identity. And there is no doubt about the presence of the classical heritage of Greco-Roman culture, which has always been greatly valued, especially in recent years. Indeed, the constitution of the European Union has intensified the search for common roots in the West, whose cultural background is found in Greece and the political one in Rome. Numerous conferences, seminars, publications, etc., as well as the increase in value of the archaeological heritage of this time, have strengthened in recent years the consolidation and revitalisation of the legacy of the Classical World.
The historical ties that bind us to those areas that were part of the classical world need to be considered as the undeniable links with the territories that once formed the Crown of Aragon: Aragon, Valencia, Catalonia and Mallorca, whose mere enumeration clearly conveys that they are historical units formed in the medieval period and with a common past, institutionally manifested in the existence of the Crown of Aragon. These territories (to which we would need to add others such as Sicily, Naples, Sardinia and Roussillon) are obviously interesting for the development of research on medieval history of the Crown of Aragon and its current political, social and cultural institutions, fully incorporated in European culture from the perspective of the historical formation of the peoples of Europe, which is highlighted through the funding of scientific activities (conferences, meetings, celebrations), publications, archaeological excavations, heritage restorations and many more cultural actions.
All these considerations can be extended to modern history, a stage which, after setting its roots in the Middle Ages, opens to the contemporary world to provide the key explanations that answer the questions faced by the world today.It is intended for students from areas of knowledge of Humanities and Social Sciences who have completed an undergraduate degree, a licenciatura or an official Master's degree, especially in History, History of Art, History and Heritage, Humanities, and other areas of knowledge of Humanities and Social Sciences.
This Master's degree is also intended for other graduates, especially for autonomous professionals in the world of culture, personnel from the different public administrations (central, regional or local), and people who prove their work experience in the field of study, if the Master's Academic Committee considers it appropriate, who are in possession of an university degree.
Students who hold a diplomatura must take a minimum of 60 compensating credits corresponding to core subjects from the undergraduate degree in History, for a total of 240 ECTS (180 + 60 ECTS) which are required for official postgraduate programmes.
Criteria to be taken into account:
• Degree, considering the affinity of the student's academic profile to the speciality of the Master's degree. Priority will be given to the undergraduate degrees or licenciaturas in History, History of Art, Heritage, Geography and History or Philosophy and Humanities (with specialisation in History), or any other related official degrees, such as Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Average mark of the academic record.
• Collaboration grants.
• Curriculum vitae (evaluating courses, research merits and professional experience related to the course content).
• Knowledge of languages.
• Previous work experience.
• Additional training and education in the area of study of the Master's degree.
• The student may need to pass a personal interview or present a letter of motivation justifying their interest or motivation to enrol in the Master's degree.
Ideally, those willing to start these master studies must have a philological background in particular and a humanistic one in general. That is, grammar knowledge and competencies in your own language and in at least one foreign language; general literary knowledge and knowledge of the literature of a particular language; an ability to analyse and interpret texts at different levels; and an interest in social and cultural phenomena related with language and culture. It would also be very useful to be knowledgeable of other Humanities-related areas. Those showing an interest in these subjects will be eligible even if they are not specifically educated.
The masters is focused on research, which requires students to have a critical attitude and the ability to reflect analytically. Candidates must be able to work autonomously and have basic skills to find data and bibliographical materials, and to use computer tools.
Lastly, they must be committed to society and practise the values of a culture based on peace, tolerance, democracy, equal opportunities, sustainable development and basic rights.
A fundamental entry requirement is to have command of at least one of the two languages of the UV; candidates are also expected to be proficient in the use of bibliography of a foreign language.
Applicants must submit a transcript, a CV (any additional information and the affinity of the applicant's previous studies will be appreciated), professional experience, and/or interest in the research lines of the masters. The knowledge of other languages will be proved by documentation and/or a personal interview.
History, because of its pluralism, complexity and generality constitutes a good school for the analysis of social problems at a small and large scale: the training of the historian (not just holding a degree in History) qualifies in many countries for a wide arrange of public and private tasks, trains specialists in the management of organisations and complex projects, in providing individuals with a heuristic and analytic capacity (in its double meaning) that other more specialised studies are not able to communicate.Entrance qualifications:
- Degree in Social Anthropology
- Degree in Audiovisual Communication
- Degree in Political Sciences and Public Administration
- Degree in Law
- Degree in Economics
- Degree in Philology
- Degree in Philosophy
- Degree in History
- Degree in History of Art
- Degree in Geography and Spatial Planning
- Degree in Journalism
- Degree in Advertising and Public Relations
- Degree in Sociology
- Degree in Business Administration and Management
- Degree in Fine Arts
- Degree in Humanities
- Other degrees at the decision of the Master’s Academic Committee
For foreign students, proof of proficiency in Spanish.
Others - Thematic suitability to the training programme. In order to be admitted to this Master’s Degree, the student’s previous qualifications will be taken into account, with priority being given to the Spanish Degree in History. It can be either an Official Spanish Degree or another qualification issued by a higher education institution belonging to another member state of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that entitles access to Master's Degree courses in that country. A personal interview will be held with all applicants: 50%
Academic record - Average grade obtained in the qualification that gives access to the Master’s Degree: 30%
Curriculum vitae - The CV will take into account professional experience, research experience, training stays abroad, scholarships, accredited knowledge of languages: 20%
The master’s degree in contemporary philosophicy offers training with philosophical rigour on ideas, concepts, trends of thought and current debates on philosophy, culture, art, politics, religion, science and technology.
The master’s degree is open to two approaches: formative and research-oriented. The formative approach is meant to familiarize students with the main problems and contemporary debates in philosophy, as well as to enhance their understanding of how Philosophy relates to other areas of our culture and research. This perspective is of special interest for graduates or ‘licenciados/as’ in Philosophy, Humanities, History, History of Art, Political Sciences, Sociology, Journalism, Communication, Language Studies, Architecture and Fine Arts. The second approach will meet the previous constraints and, besides, facilitate an access in optimal conditions to a PhD Program in Philosophy.
Recently, the schedule of courses has been renewed, so that:
(a) philosophical disciplines previously unattended, such as aesthetics, moral philosophy, and political philosophy, are now fully covered; and (b) students have more possibilities to choose the subjects according to their respective intellectual interests.
Professional career: PhD program in Philosophy; cultural management, publishing management, communication, cultural criticism and intellectual consultancy; research, especially in humanities and social sciences; teaching philosophy and related subjects at different educational levels.
The Master’s Degree in Contemporary Philosophical Thought is open to two kind of students:
1.- Holders of a licenciatura or undergraduate degree in Philosophy.
2.- Other graduates in other degrees (mainly in human and social sciences and with artistic training) interested in reflecting on the theoretical and conceptual foundations of their fields of specialisation.
The Committee will assess the CV of students (which will determine 100% of the evaluation of each admission application), applying the following criteria:
- Academic record: up to 40 points.
- Degree in Philosophy: 20 points.
- Professional experience (teaching or research in Philosophy or Humanities), international research stays, participation in conferences, courses or other degrees, publications and suchlike: up to 20 points.
- Knowledge of philosophically relevant languages: French, German and Italian (official certificate of level B1 or higher of the CEFR or equivalent); English (official certificate of levels higher than those that have been provided in compliance with the entry requirements, or equivalent): up to 20 points.
In order to be admitted to this Master’s Degree, in addition to holding an official university degree that allows access to the Master’s, students from non-English-speaking countries who also come from the education system of a country whose language is not English, must provide a B1 English level, as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) classification. On the other hand, in order to be admitted to this Master's Degree, in addition to holding an official university degree that allows access to the Master’s, students from non-Spanish-speaking countries who also come from the education system of a country whose language is not Spanish, must provide a C1 Spanish level, as defined in the classification of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or, alternatively, a B2 Spanish level and C1 English level, similarly defined. However, in the latter case, students who come from education systems where English is the language of instruction will be excluded from the requirement of C1 English level.
This Master’s Degree has the goal of training managers able to understand the Cultural Management as a form of comprehensive organization of the territory, admitting the idea of the cultural resource as a public good, source of well-being, of intellectual evolution and of material progress and putting new energy in a comprehensive manner the cultural heritage of a specific community.
From this point of view, this Master’s Degree expects to deal with a double compromise. On one hand, to prepare professionals that focuses their activity towards the spreading and improvement of the culture itself through the democratic use and benefit of the cultural goods. On the other hand, it expects to prepare professionals that are able to organise economically cultural resources of any nature, designing products which profitability evidences the efficiency of an integral management system of the cultural resources of a territory and promotes the social sense of sustainable exploitation of these goods.
On this compromise, the training plan of the Master’s Degree offers four optional modules as of the corresponding areas of professional activity that widely encompass the field of cultural management. Its interest lives in the fact that it covers the social, political and economic sectors that make up the framework under which the activity of every specialist is registered. The optional modules are: management of cultural resources, cultural tourism management, performing arts management and ethnological heritage and popular culture management. Each student can choose three of the four modules, to configure his/her study plan. Thus four study plans are configured, resulting from all the possible combinations of three of the four optional modules.
The four areas mentioned above demand a training in accordance with the social necessity of a new kind of professional able to solve the challenges that are posed in the management of culture of our society from the current political, economic and social structures. This synthesis settles on the following objectives.
1. To master the management tools to create projects with which provide sense and value a specific asset, learning to fit in the creation of management bodies, the promotion of cultural events, the revitalisation of heritage and the configuration of training cycles and benefit for users.
2. Provide an operative training in the public and private bodies that traditionally occupy themselves in our society with activities of cultural management.
3. To train for the detection of the sources of funding and management of the cultural resources in terms of sustainable economic revitalisation and profitability.
4. To train professionals experts of different keys of cultural politics both in the local area, as well as in the autonomous, national and European.
5. Provide students with the required knowledge to organise and lead multidisciplinary teams that work in the development of cultural management projects.
6. To organise in the student the concept of cultural management from the study of the legislation related with the management of culture.
7. To make contact with the professional reality of Cultural Management by informing students of real projects carried out by public and private bodies, exposing different real experiences of cultural management in the world of public administration and private company.
8. To put in practise the knowledge and techniques acquired through the development of a management project, creating personally for each student and conveniently tutored by expert lecturers in the different subjects.This Master’s Degree is primarily aimed at professionals who already work in the field of cultural management. These professionals typically have diverse prior training and hold an undergraduate degree in the areas of sciences, humanities or social sciences. However, preference is given to students who hold an undergraduate degree in Geography and History, History of Art, Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Language Studies, Economics, Law, Anthropology, Archaeology, Fine Arts, Audiovisual Communication, Journalism, Humanities, Documentation or Computer Science, as they offer the most training in the field of cultural management. Architectural and engineering degrees are also acceptable, provided that the candidate can demonstrate training or professional experience in the field of cultural management. In addition, applications will be considered from candidates who hold a diplomatura (former Spanish undergraduate degree) and can demonstrate a minimum of 180 credits of training related to cultural management, in the broadest sense of the term. This includes candidates with diplomaturas in Tourism and Business Sciences.
Scaling of the applicants will be carried out according to the following criteria:
I) Academic curriculum:
1. Average mark obtained in the academic record. From 0 to 5 points.
2. Number of credits completed in official degrees (creditos completed in the third cycle and oficial postgraduate studies are included) 1 point for each 100 credits (5 points maximum).
3. Doctoral theses read: from 1 to 3 points according to its mark and its relation with the área of Cultural Management.
4. Number of non-official Master’s Degrees completed (1´5 points maximum):
- One point for each non-official Master’s Degree obtained, related to the area of Cultural Management.
- Half point for each non-official Master’s Degrees obtained, not related to the area of Cultural Management.
5. Publications:
- One point for each book published (with ISBN), related to the area of Cultural Management.
- Half point for each book published (without ISBN), related to the area of Cultural Management.
- Half point for each chapter of a book published (without ISBN), related to the area of Cultural Management.
- Half point for each research article published, related to the area of Cultural Management.
- 0’25 points for each chapter of a book published (without ISBN), related to the area of Cultural Management.
II) Professional Curriculum (5 points maximum):
- 0’1 point for each month working in the area of Cultural Management.
III) Other merits (2 points maximum):
- 0.25 for each book published (with ISBN), not related to the area of Cultural Management.
- Other research publications: 0’25 points for each publication, not related to the area of Cultural Management.
- 0’10 points for each 100 hours of courses and seminaries taken, related with the area of Cultural Management.
The professional working area of the optometrist is increasingly widespread and the training needs and professional retraining in new methodologies and technologies are already essential.
The Optometry is a scientific branch of wide clinic application that has seen a stunning growing in recent years, with the opening of new ways of research and clinic application, related to the new techniques of compensation and analyses of refractive errors. The optometrist has widened seen his clinic application field to the previous analysis and monitoring of the refractive surgery, the new types of compensation by means of contact lenses, the treatments of advanced visual therapy or the applications to the psycho-physical methodologies for the ophthalmologic diagnosis. In addition, we must add that the aging population opens a series of visual problems where the intervention of the optometrist will be fundamental, both in its treatment and primary attention.
With these Master’s studies a high training will be obtained for the professional specialisation in different areas of the optometry, such as the geriatric optometry, visual therapies or the optometric aspects of the refractive surgery, among others. The studies will prepare in addition for taking on research tasks both in the area of Vision Sciences and the applied clinic research. For this reason, the orientation is academic and mixed, both for training for specialized professional practice and for training for research.The student of the Master's Degree in Advanced Optometry and Vision Sciences must be a professional of the area of the Optometry sciences and Vision Sciences, interested in increasing their scientific and practical knowledge in a course of applied clinic vocation, but with a training that enables them, occasionally, to begin a research career.
Those who are in possession of the degree in Optics and Optometry will have preferential access to the Master’s Degree in Advanced Optometry and Vision Sciences of the UVEG. Degrees in the area of Health Sciences will also be considered preferred. The qualifications of foreign higher education related to training in the area ofOptics and Optometry and others within the area of Health Sciences will also be considered as preferred, prior homologation in accordance with current regulations.
In the case of students with specific educational needs arising from disability, the Academic Coordinating Committee (CCA) of the Master’s Degree will be responsible for finding the appropriate support and advice services, which will assess the need for possible curricular adaptations.
In the admission of the students the following selection criteria shall be taken into account:
-Affinity of the academic background with the Master's (up to 20%)
-Average of the academic record (70%)
-Complementary training in the area of the Master's (5%)
-Work experience (5%)
This Master's Degree is mainly research-guided providing the needed training to develop work in the field of university or business research, or even official bodies devoted to research. This training is reinforced through the writing of a Master's Degree Thesis which is conducted following some of the lines that offer the research groups that participate in the Master's Degree and which recognition is well-known at a national and international level. Therefore, from a scientific and academic point of view the interest of this Master's Degree is directly related with the ongoing training that provides for the research in the public and private sectors. Additionally, from a professional point of view, the trascendence of the contribution of Physics to the technological development, and therefore to the training of technologists, is crucial in any modern society that may want to base their development in cutting-edge knowledge.In this sense it's worth mentioning that many of the research lines are connected with the economic and social environment of the Valencian Community, setting the basis for initiatives such as the creation of the Val Space Consortium (VSC) that includes the Laboratory of Materials for Space Applications, the active participation in the Science Park of the University of Valencia and the creation of spin-off companies through the institutes of research that participate in the Programme of Doctorate in Physics: the Institute of Corpuscular Physics (IFIC), the Institute for Molecular Imaging Technologies (I3M), the Institute of Material Science of the University of Valencia (ICMUV), the Institute of Research in Medical Physics (IFIMED) and the Technological Institute of Optics, Colour and Imagine (AIDO).This Master's Degree is aimed to students that hold a undergraduate (or "Licenciatura") degree in Physics and want to complete their training by taking postgraduate studies essentially research-guided, although also professional, in the field of Physics and related technologies.
Its is also of special interest to undergraduates or "licenciados" in Mathematics, Chemistry and Technical Engineering or "Ingeniería Superior" (Three year degree) with an interest of specialising in some field of Physics.
Undergraduates in Physics in a Spanish university or in a country of the EHEA will inmediately join the Master's Degree.
The degree holders, wether coming from other branches of knowledge of the Spanish university system or other countries of the EHEA, or those coming from outside of the EHEA, will have to submit to a selection process before the corresponding Committee. The selection will be carried out, attending to the academic report, the curriculum of the student and the affinity of the studies previously taken to the branch of knowledge in which is defined the Master's Degree. The degree holders with a workload lower than 240 ECTS will also be submited to this same selection process.
In case the number of students who want to access the master's degree is greater than the number of places offered, a selection is necessary. This will be carried out by the Master's CCA according to scientific and academic criteria based on the following weighting table:
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Initial training and Degree used to access the Master (graduates and/or graduates in Physics will have the highest score)
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40 % |
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Average grade of the access qualification record.
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40 % |
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Curriculum vitae submitted (with documentary certification of the merits claimed). If deemed appropriate, a personal interview may be held regarding the merits claimed.
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20 % |
Paleontology is a discipline that studies and interprets the past life on Earth through fossils. Although it is included in the Natural Sciences branch it has its own corpus and shares basics and methodologies with Geology and Biology, with which it is tightly integrated. In fact paleontology returns to these sciences the fundamentals that they provide in the form of inputs or contributions for many other areas of science due to the wide range of possible applications of paleobiological research (Evolution, Biodiversity, Continental Drift, Climate Change…). Thus, the most common application of Paleontology is the basic contribution to other sciences through the investigation of fossil remains. However, Paleontology is useful in many other fields (many of them not directly related to Geology or Biology), which in Spain are clearly underexploited compared to other European countries or outside the European environment (United States, Canada, Australia, etc.). These fields include, for example, the application of Paleontology to oil explotation , mining and other geological resources, utility for civil work engineering, in environmental impact studies and climate change, in archaeology, in forensic palynology, in medical palynology, protection of natural and cultural heritage, and then useful to society (museum studies, dissemination, theme parks). The goal of this Master is to provide a solid foundation in the field of applied Paleontology that allow students to develop a professional career in any of the aspects of Paleontology, and thus meeting the demand of professionals in this area, in our country. Among these professional opportunities stands out the employment or creation of self-employment in centres or companies of management and dissemination of natural heritage, public administrations, explorers and management of geological resources, consulting and works monitoring (paleontological heritage protection), environmental audits and regional planning, geological mapping, museums, interpretation centres and paleontological dissemination. The Master’s also will train students who wish for a research or teaching career. - Related degree: those with a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology or related degrees will have preferential access to the Master's Degree in Applied Palaeontology. In the second order, those with a degree in the branch of Sciences.
- Accreditation of B2 Spanish for nationals of non-Spanish speaking countries. Through a Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language at a level of B2, or, where appropriate, an oral and written test.
- Accreditation of B2 in English, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or, where appropriate, an oral and written test.
The following criteria will be taken into account:
1.- Affinity of the undergraduate studies taken with the Master's degree (between 40% and 50%).
2.- Average academic record (between 30% and 40%).
3.- Motivation of the student (up to 10% of the admission mark).
4.- Others: Knowledge of languages, previous work experience, complementary training in the area of study of the Master's degree, etc. (up to 10% of the admission mark).
Fishery products are one of the most important animal protein sources in the world. However, while global demand has increased in recent years, the production by extractive fishing remains stable, if not in clear decline. Therefore, aquaculture is the fastest growing food industry worldwide. Spain is one of the largest fish consumers and aquaculture is the alternative to ensure market supply. The incorporation of floating cage systems has placed the Valencian Community among the major participants of the sector nationwide. Thus, aquaculture is one of the emerging sectors in the Community. This Master’s degree offers an advanced training programme to meet these needs and to prepare skilled professionals who can design, manage, control and innovate in the fish farms already installed or recently built. It is also important to train researchers prepared to advance knowledge in the many disciplines involved in the cultivation of aquatic species: nutrition, reproduction, pathology, etc. It could be said that, in addition to working as specialists in any type of business and activity, these studies train future entrepreneurs and researchers.The following students can be admitted to the Master’s degree in Aquaculture: Students from Spanish universities or from universities which belong to the European Higher Education Area who hold a Licenciatura, Ingeniería or Undergraduate Degree in related studies such as Biology, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences, Pharmacy, Ingeniería Técnica Agrícola (3-year degree in Agricultural Engineering), Ingeniería Técnica Forestal (3-year degree in Forest Engineering) and Veterinary Medicine. Students outside the European Higher Education Area who prove the adequacy of their studies may also be admitted.
Admissions will be evaluated individually, taking into account the CV and the academic record of the applicant.
In relation to the degree of affinity to the Master’s degree of the degree of origin, the following degrees are considered to be similar to the Master’s: Licenciatura in Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences, Pharmacy, Ingeniería Técnica Agrícola (3-year degree in Agricultural Engineering), Ingeniería de Montes (5-year degree in Forest Engineering) and Ingeniería Técnica Forestal (3-year degree in Forest Engineering), and all the new undergraduate degrees replacing the old ones.
Here is the scale to evaluate applications used by the Academic Coordination Committees at each university.
Training (degree of origin and others): up to 5 points
Average grade of the academic record: up to 4 points (1-pass, 2 - B, 3 – A, 4 - distinction)
Proven track record in aquaculture: up to 3 points
Proven research experience: up to 4 points
Proven languages knowledge: up to 0,5 points
Letter of motivation/interview: up to 2 points
The existence of indicators of social interest, the growing demand on researchers in this field, both in technological centres as well as in companies and the public administration, the interest of this area of research in the scientific community, with journals which impact index grows significatively year after year, the existence of research groups in this field both in Universities as in State Research Centres, which implies a relevant critical mass of researchers; this Master's Degree expects to provide an answer to these needs and to offer specialised knowledge of the polluting processes both in the environment as in the living beings that live in it. The recommended applicant profile is a student that holds a degree in a licenciatura or related graduate studies such as Biology, Marine Science, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Ingeniería Técnica Agrícola (three year degree in Agricultural Engineering), Ingeniería Técnica Forestal (three year degree in Forestry Engineering), Chemistry or Veterinary Science.
Students will be admitted based on the evaluation of their reports.
The following scale will be considered:
The criteria listed above will be assessed by the corresponding committee.
Of the total of places:
30% of the places are saved, each academic year, for holders of a degree in Biological Sciences. 30% of the places are saved, each academic year, for holders of a degree in Environmental Sciences, Marine Science, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry Engineering.
This master's offers advanced and comprehensive training in the knowledge and use of experimental techniques in Chemistry, necessary for the analysis and characterisation of substances. Its curriculum allows graduates to complete their studies in this area of knowledge; the professional orientation provides specific and experimental contents for an immediate application in companies. At the same time, the programme provides a sound base for research both in university and in private companies or official organisations developing projects related with this activity.The recommended profile for this master’s programme is that of a person holding a degree in the area of experimental sciences or related technologies willing to improve their education by means of a programme with a professional focus, and a high level of experimentation and research.
We recommend applicants to have one of these educational qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or degrees in other experimental sciences or related technologies.
The Academic Coordination Commission is responsible for student selection on scientific and academic grounds based on:
- Adequacy of the student’s background to the recommended profile (40-50 %).
- Academic records (30-40 %).
- CV (proof of merit necessary) (10-20 %). Should it be found convenient, a personal interview may be arranged for the perusal of the candidate’s CV.
Quantum technologies are those that are built with devices of quantum nature, exploiting phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to obtain advantages in tasks such as sensing, metrology, communication, encryption, simulation and computation, among others.
The field of quantum technologies is a priority research area in Europe, the US, China, Canada, Australia and Japan, among other developed regions.
This official recognition stems from the fact that quantum technologies have leapt from academia to the business environment, with a growing economic impact. This impact is materialised through an exponentially growing number of start-ups, which add to or complement the initiatives organised by consolidated companies, such as Airbus, Telefónica, Vodafone or Thales Athenea.
This Master’s Degree is an integrated training programme, aimed at graduates from technical and scientific degrees and professionals from technology, communication and service companies. It offers a complete education in the field of quantum technologies, at an advanced development and user level.
Students who have studied technical-scientific degrees with physics and mathematics subjects (such as Degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering or similar fields) will be accepted.
Applications will be assessed and prioritised according to the following admission criteria:
| Criteria | Weightings |
| Academic record | 5 |
| Grades in subjects of interest for the Master's Degree Adequacy of previous knowledge for the Master's Degree |
3 |
| Research experience (undergraduate degree projects, stays and collaborations with research groups, or similar) | 1 |
| Motivation, interest and letters of recommendation | 1 |
The knowledge in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology has an undeniable transfer aspect, since it is being applied to the development of new therapies, products and services. The developed methods in these areas underline the most groundbreaking latest advances in medicine and agriculture and, therefore, contribute to improve our environment, our economic welfare and our health. Some achievements of significant importance of the last decades, such as the obtaining of transgenic crops, the animal and plant improvement, the bioremediation, the industrial production of medicine and molecules of pharmaceutical interest, the recognition of the stem cells potential in the cellular therapy, the use of the advances in virology for the gene therapy, the molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders for their early detection or the design of different therapeutic targets, the development of animal or cell models of human pathologies, the personalised pharmacology or the advances in assisted reproduction are based on the knowledge generated in the framework of the Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology.
The objective of the programme is offering a high quality training that allows for the future graduated to integrate themselves in research, innovation and development activities in basic or health research centres or in firms from the pharmaceutical, biotechnological or biomedical sector.
The appropriated students’ profile for the University Master’s Degree in Research and Development in Biotechnology and Biomedicine corresponds to graduated people that have finished previous undergraduate degrees (or licenciaturas) in the field of Biotechnology or Molecular Biology and that want to complete their training by carrying out a master’s degree with a vocational or research-based approach on these fields and with a high experimental content.
Thus, holders of one of the following undergraduate degrees can access to the Master’s: Degree (or Licenciatura) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine or qualifications that correspond to other biological or medicine sciences related to the valuation of the Master’s Degree Academic Committee.
The following criteria will be taken into account:
1.- Average grade of the academic record and the suitability of the students’ training to the recommended profile (degree). Up to 50 points. A correspondence coefficient will be applied between 0’6 and 1 according to the degree:
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0.8 |
0.6 |
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Degree |
Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and related |
Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine and related |
Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics Environmental Sciences, Nursing, Dentistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and related |
2.- English language skills (B2 level), previous practical experience, complementary training in the field of study of the Master’s Degree, etc. (30 points).
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3.- If appropriate, a personal interview or an interview by videoconference will be appointed to a maximum of 10 candidates, in each admission stage, who are not among the 25 first positions for the selection of the 7 vacancies. The valuation of this interview will be of 20 points that will be added to the points obtained in the prior sections for the selection of 7 candidates (the 25 candidates that are in the first positions will add these 20 points automatically). The issues to be assessed in the interview are:
- Future Career Goals (33%)
- Motivation in the Master’s degree subject area (33%)
- Clarity when expressing ideas (33%)
A B2 level of Spanish as a Foreign Language. When necessary, an oral and written tests will be required.
The level of molecular analysis in biology is essential to understand how living beings function. The introduction of the White Paper of Biochemistry and Biotechnology indicates that the advance of the so-called molecular biosciences in the 20th century has been spectacular and its applications “are considered, after information technologies, the second great wave of economy expansion based on knowledge”. This implies that the implementation of a Master’s degree which its essential objective is to train professionals in molecular biosciences has a great academic, scientific and professional interest. The training of highly qualified staff in the field of molecular bioscience (and, its most practical aspect, in biotechnology) has a great socio-economic importance, in its double prism of training professionals for biotechnological companies and of potential entrepreneurs linked to the Science Park of the University of Valencia. The Master’s is addressed to students who have completed undergraduate degrees (or licenciatura, former Spanish undergraduate degree) in the area of experimental sciences and related technologies and who wish to complete their education through undertaking a Master’s with a strong research background.
It is recommended for the profile to have an undergraduate degree (or licenciatura) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Pharmacy, or other qualifications related to other experimental sciences or technologies.
The Master’s Degree doesn’t present general bridging courses. However, one of the optional subjects offered: Foundations on gene expression (3 credits) should be taken compulsorily by those students who according to the Academic Coordinating Committee and after analysing their academic record, need additional training in Molecular Biology.
The selection of students will be based on scientific and academic criteria taking into account:
-The appropriate education of the student in relation with the recommended profile
-The curriculum vitae (with documentary proof of the merits claimed) (10%-20%). If it’s deemed necessary, a personal interview may be made about the merits claimed in the curriculum vitae.
This Master has the support of a consortium of seven universities, is supported by the Erasmus Mundus Programme (European Union) and has been the first Master’s Degree in Chemistry which has achieved the Eurolabel of the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association (ECTNA). This Master aims to train specialists capable of implementing and developing new methods and computer codes and monitoring future doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences and Material Sciences. They will be also able to develop professional activities as experts in molecular design in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical and new materials industries, or in any company as computing expert.
The admission of students will consider the following criteria:
Academic record 50%
Cover letter 15%
References of two people
Certificate of English and Spanish knowledge for candidates of third countries 20%
It will be considered the following aspects:
Biodiversity is a polysemous concept that encompasses diverse aspects at different biological scales. The current proposal has as its goal the multidisciplinary training of postgraduates with sufficient ability to face the political and social demand of experts in this area.
One of the basic scientific concepts is the need for realistic strategies for knowing, measuring, to compile and inventory, and to preserve and manage biodiversity, just as it was defined by the Rio Conference in 1992. For a proper understanding of the aspects related to biodiversity, evolutionary biology is essential, discipline that studies the origin, change over time and persistence of genes, biological functions, individuals, species, supraspecific taxa and interacting populations of living beings. Additionally, knowledge on the genetic, geographical, historical and ecological processes and factors, among others, that play a role on the evolution, adaptation and diversity of living beings are needed in this field. Developments in molecular biology, the application of new modelling and instrumentation techniques and the expansion of computational approaches have bring about an increase in the number of evolutionary studies in all the biological organisation levels.The profile of the student of the Master’s Degree in Biodiversity: Conservation and Evolution corresponds to those students that have completed his/her Undergraduate studies (or Licenciatura) in the area of experimental sciences and related technologies and who wish to complete their training with a Master’s Degree with vocational or research orientation in these areas, and a high level of experimentation.
Thus, the recommended profile is that of a student that holds any of the following degrees: Degree (or Licenciatura) in Biology, or other degrees such as Environmental Sciences, Forestry Engineering, Agronomics, Veterinary Science or corresponding degrees to other experimental sciences and related technologies.
Student selection will be carried out according to scientific and academic reasons based in:
- The suitability of the student career to the recommended profile (40-50%).
- The academic record (30-40%).
- The curriculum vitae handed out (with documentary proof of the claimed merits) (10-20%).
In case of it being convenient, a personal interview on the claimed merits in the curriculum will be carried out.
The Master’s Degree in Biostatistics has the goal to adapt the academic offer to the professional trends of the labour market regarding research in Epidemiology, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research, and in Environmental and Natural Systems Research, regarding the gathering of professionals trained for the treatment and analysis of the available information in the research experiments carried out in any Biostatistics branch. The purpose of the degree is not only to produce experts in diverse statistical analysis techniques and procedures, but to train statistical professionals, experienced in information analysis.
The Master’s Degree in Biostatistics is set out as a natural continuation of professional specialization and training of researchers in three very specific areas which are Epidemiology, clinical and pharmaceutical research and Environmental research. In these three areas, the special supply of epidemiologists, clinical analysts and environmental researchers came from specific degrees related to Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences respectively. However, in the face of the vertiginous rhythm of research in all of them, the need for experts that not only have the knowledge and skills typical of what the degrees provide, but that receive training complements related to Statistical Modelling and advanced forecasting techniques has been increasing. These knowledge and skills are essential to guarantee a rigorous and acceptable planning of their experiments and researches, as well as a profitable treatment of the obtained information.The proper previous training are provided by the Licenciaturas/Undergraduate studies of the area of Health and Life Sciences (Medicine, Biology, Pharmacy, Environment, Agricultural Engineering, etc.), and by the Licenciatura/Ingeniería Superior/Undergraduate studies in any of the areas of Basic Sciences and Techniques. Those holding a degree in any other areas that have professional experience in the area of this Master’s Degree will also provide a proper profile.
Admission to the Master’s Degree is carried out in a personal fashion, taking care of training and previous experience of the applicant in relation with the contents of the different subjects of the Master’s, as well as his/her academic record.
• 50%: academic record.
• 20%: professional experience.
• 10%: research experience
• 20%: other merits (scholarships, collaborations, other degrees, language proficiency, etc.)
Chemistry is the science that studies the composition. synthesis, properties, behaviour and reactivity of the matter. It focuses on properties of material compounds of any kind, inorganic, organic and biological and also on the aspects of change and reactivity. It includes the research of the structures and mechanisms of chemical transformations and the synthesis of new compounds, as well as the development of new tools for the analysis. With its permanent ability for innovation it has always had a great impact in the progress, developing products and technologies which influence all the fields of activity of the human being. The Science of Chemistry plays a very important role in protecting health and environment, in the improvement of hygiene and sanitary conditions, in the provision and guarantee of food and in the manufacturing of new and cheaper materials that improve the quality of our lives. Its future is specially focused on four fields of general interest: life, environment including natural disasters, nanomaterials and energy. The present super-specialisation can be a problem to give an answer to our needs, as the mentioned fields are multidisciplinary and have to be addressed like that. To solve this situation the scientist has to be open-minded towards other sciences and scientific education has to be more broad.
The Master’s Degree in Chemistry aims at becoming a professional chemist in the professional fields of specialisation: Academic, Research and Industrial. It aims at showing how the problems are dealt with and how a solution is provided from the point of view of the different basic specialities: analytics, physics, organics and inorganics and how multidisciplinarity is needed among the own basic specialities of chemistry and the other sciences in order to supplement and progress in raising awareness.
The appropriated student’s profile of the Master’s Degree Students in Chemistry is that of graduates from degrees of the field of chemistry and/or sciences and technologies related, who wish to complete their training by taking a Master’s of professional or research nature, or oriented towards professional specialisation in Chemical Industry and/or Chemical Company.
Thus, holders of one of the following undergraduate degrees can access to the Master’s:
Degree in Chemistry, Degree in Pharmacy, Degree in Chemical engineering, Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Degree in Environmental Sciences (Science field of knowledge) or degrees related to chemistry.
The selection of the students will be made by the Academic Coordinating Committee. The scientific and academic reasons which will be taken into account are:
The aim of the Master’s Degree in Environmental Radiation Protection is to utilise the experience of research groups from various Spanish universities. These groups have been participating in environmental radiation monitoring networks for over 25 years, many of which were promoted by the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). In addition, a significant number of these groups are conducting exceptional research in the field of this Master’s, as well as in closely related areas. The primary aim of this Master’s Degree is to offer students specialised and multidisciplinary training, enabling them to acquire academic and professional expertise to perform tasks related to the radiological control of the environment. This Master’s aims to prepare graduates to work in laboratories, companies and public administrations that carry out activities related to the European regulations on radiological protection of the environment. It also prepares graduates to pursue doctoral studies in research groups dedicated to both research and the provision of services.To ensure appropriate development and better adaptation of new students to the proposed curriculum, the Master’s is generally recommended for graduates (or those with equivalent certificates from previous Spanish university studies) in Science and Engineering, as well as equivalent foreign graduates.
In particular, physicists, chemists, engineers, biologists, biochemists, pharmacists, environmental scientists and marine scientists are particularly well-suited for admission due to their personal and academic characteristics.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates for the Master’s programme:
1. Average grade on the undergraduate transcript.
2. Professional experience in the field of environmental radiation protection (e.g. public and private research, engineering, service provision and Radiation Protection Technical Units). Maximum marks will be awarded for two years’ experience. The assessment of applicants’ merits will be assessed on a weighted basis as follows:
1.Average academic grade (75%)
2. Professional experience in the field (25%)
It is important to note that the language of instruction for the Master’s is Spanish. In order to develop their academic activity properly, non-native students must demonstrate a CEFR B2 level of Spanish (Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, 2002). This level will be recognised if the candidate fulfils any of the following conditions:
1.Holding an undergraduate degree in any Spanish or foreign university where the language of instruction is Spanish.
2.Having completed basic or university studies in Spanish.
3.Possessing a CEFR B2 certificate.
The significance of chemistry in the healthcare industry has grown rapidly due to advancements in analytical, biochemical and molecular techniques. Therefore, there is a need to train chemistry and related degree graduates to work in the health sector, particularly in research. Professionals in chemistry and related subjects bring an analytical vision and knowledge of bioanalytical and biochemical processes that enrich research groups. This Master’s Degree offers training in the interdisciplinary area of health chemistry and biochemistry. It covers fundamental concepts of disease and pathology, quality control – essential for laboratory management and method validation – and bioinformatics data analysis, in order to extract data and support decision-making.Candidates must hold one of the following university degrees:
The degrees indicated in the admission profile imply direct admission to the degree as long as the number of places offered is not exceeded. If the number of applications exceeds it, an order of priority will be established according to the following criteria:
Candidates from universities where Spanish and Catalan are not the primary languages are required to have an A2 certificate in Spanish and Catalan to be admitted. If the required level of Spanish/Catalan is not officially certified, an interview will be conducted to ensure that candidates have the necessary language skills to properly follow the Master’s programme.
Mathematics is a basic science, present in other sciences and in general in most of the knowledge branches. Its development is closely linked to the progress of human knowledge ever since ancient times and it is impossible to imagine the current world without the presence of Mathematics.
On one hand, in the last years have arisen new applications in fields so diverse such as Genetics, Biotechnology, Cryptography, Information Technologies and Communication, Finances, etc. In this sense, we can find today mathematicians in jobs that require advanced specialised knowledge in Mathematics that are not obtained in the Degree. These go beyond the possibilities of the Master’s Degree.
The access to the official postgraduate studies can be carried out from different training profiles.
Those students that confirm holding a Licenciatura in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Sciences or a degree in Engineering, will access the Master’s Degree directly, as well as those students holding a degree as part of the new study plan that substitutes the aforementioned degrees.
For those students holding a degree which does not correspond with the above mentioned, the Master’s academic committee will require the necessary information of the student on his/her knowledge and will carry out a proposal on his/her conditions of admission, establishing in the corresponding case, a tutorship that is academically suitable.
Students will be selected using criteria of academic excellence and agreements among the host and home universities. Personal interviewers will be carried out.
This Master’s Degree it is aimed for training students in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, so they can start a research activity leading to a Doctoral Thesis. Fields of knowledge in which it arises: basically in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Material Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacy and Medicine. The syllabus of the Master’s Degree is somewhere in between Nanoscience/Nanotechnology and molecular sciences. Therefore, it explores scientific areas of increasing interest such as Molecular Electronics, Molecular Magnetism, Supramolecular Chemistry, Surfaces Chemistry or Molecular Materials Sciences.
To have completed previous undergraduate degree studies in technical or experimental teachings related to the Master’s Degree goals; among them: Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar fields.
A B2 level of English language is recommended, for guaranteeing that the student can follow theoretical clasess, as they are taught in English language.
Students who meet these requirements will be admitted in the Master’s Degree according to the following entry requirements and criteria of
merits assessments:
- Specific admission requirements: to have completed previous undergraduate studies of technical or experimental teachings related
to the Master’s Degree goals; among them: Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering,
or similar fields. Regarding to foreign students they must hold an official degree equivalent to some the
previous degrees, or to certify a training level equivalent to the Spanish degrees mentioned above.
Assessment criteria of merits:
- Academic Record (80%)
- English Language Skills superior to the minimum required (10%)
- Other CV merits (10%)
This Master’s degree intends to provide a training in advanced Organic Chemistry with special emphasis in its experimental aspect, including the scientific aspects in the research field and the applied and technological aspects in each of the chosen subjects. The students will acquire in this Master’s degree the combination of attitudes, knowledge and abilities required to carry out professional activities in which an organic chemist can be involved, both in the academic field and in the industry. A specific feature of the studies is the training in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the different aspects related to its industrial dimension in the research and production section.The Master’s degree is addressed at students with a previous and specific training in subjects related to the contents of the Master’s degree In accordance with this,
the Academic Committee will value favourably the applications for admission in the master’s degree of those
students from the degrees in Chemistry and Pharmacy. If the students come from other degrees, the Academic Committee will individually study
each application.
Spanish C1 Level. English B1 Level is advisable.
The Academic Committee of the Doctoral Programme (CAPD) will carry out the selection of students based on:
When assessing the academic record of the applicants, the average
score of prior degrees will be taken into account. Language knowledge, having additional degrees, specialised courses and other relevant merits
will be considered as additional merits.
Virology is a discipline with a wide range of implications. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, viral infections play a key role in human health and can strongly condition our lives. However, the current pandemic is only the latest in a series of viral emergencies resulting from the transmission of viruses between animals and humans, including HIV/AIDS, variants of influenza, Ebola and the Zika virus, among others, to which must be added infections caused by other human viruses. In addition, viruses have a major impact on food production, both in agriculture and livestock, being ubiquitous and highly diverse entities with an important role in ecosystems. Finally, viruses and their derivatives have been the source of many innovations in molecular biology and biotechnology, providing practical proteins, expression vectors and even therapeutic agents against tumours or antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Therefore, the scientific, technological and social importance of viruses is unquestionable. This Master's proposal aims to adopt a generalist and integrative approach, including the implications of viruses in human, animal and plant health, but also the biology, evolution and biotechnological applications of viruses.The specific requirements for admission to the master's degree are as follows:
- Degree in the area of life sciences, including Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, or similar qualifications.
- In order to be admitted to this master's degree, in addition to holding a university degree that allows access to the master's degree, students from non-Spanish-speaking countries or from foreign education systems where the language of instruction is not Spanish, must accredit a B2 level of knowledge of Spanish, as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) classification.
1. Academic record (40 points). In this section, the average academic record of the degree and the suitability of the student's training to the recommended profile will be assessed. The following atingency coefficient (between 0.6 and 1.0 depending on the qualification) shall apply:
a. Degree in biochemistry, biomedicine, biology, biology, biotechnology and related sciences, 1
b. Grado en farmacia, medicina, veterinaria y ciencias afines, 1
c. Degree in food technology, nutrition and dietetics, environmental sciences, 0.8
d. Degree in forestry engineering, agronomy, and related engineering, 0,7
e. Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields, 0,6
f. Degree in nursing, physiotherapy and related sciences, 0,6
2. Complementary training in the area of study of the Master (20 points)
3. English language proficiency - Level B2 (10 points)
4. If necessary, a letter of motivation or a personal or video-conference interview will be requested from a maximum of 10 candidates, in the admission phase, who are not among the top 25 (30 points). The evaluation of this section will be added to those obtained in the previous sections (the first 25 will automatically receive the maximum score). The aspects to be assessed in this section will be:
- Motivation in the thematic areas of the Master's degree (33%)
- Future career goals (33%)
- Clarity of presentation and structuring of ideas (33%)
The recommended applicant profile is a student that holds a degree in Computer Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, or in other degrees, engineerings, licenciaturas and master's degrees with related training to the previous degrees.
Will only be accepted those students holding a degree in Computer Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, or in other degrees, engineerings, licenciaturas and Master's degrees with related training to the previous degrees.
The Academic Coordinating Committee of the Master's Degree will establish the training complements that students must take in each case in order to appropiately face the common subjects of the Master's. Said complements can have a maximum workload of 30 ECTS and will be fixed according to the profile and academic record of the candidate.
The training complements, which make up the Master's are:
Subject
Computers and operative systems 6 ECTS
Programming 9 ETCS
Data structures and databases 9 ECTS
Medicine and clinical experimentation 6 ECTS
Evolution 6 ECTS
Biochemistry and molecular biology 9 ECTS
Genetics 9 ECTS
To illustrate it, although it will depend on the profile of the candidate, students must take:
• Students holding a degree in Computer Engineering or similar
- Medicine and clinical experimentation
- Evolution
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Genetics
• Students holding a degree in Medicine or similar
- Computers and operative systems
- Data structures and databases
- Programming
- Evolution
• Students holding a degree in Biology, Biotechnology, and biomedical sciences or similar
- Compyters and operative systems
- Programming
- Data structures and databases
- Medicine and clinical experimentation
The selection criteria are as follows:
• Academic record (40-50%) calculated according to the approved regulation of valoration of academic records of the UV.
• Appropiate training of the student following the profile recommendations (30-40%).
• Curriculum Vitae handed out (with documentary evidence of the claimed merits) (10-20%). In case of it being convenient, a personal interview on the claimed merits in the curriculum will be carried out.
Biomedical research is a basic element to increase social and economic welfare, sustainability and to improve life quality of citizenship, as it allows to obtain new knowledge and apply it for an improvement of prevention and diagnosis of diseases; a major safety in the appliance of drugs and therapies and an improvement in the use of health resources. A better position in the area of health research only could be determined by the possibility of offering biomedical research lines in pharmaceutical technologies and in technologies and high quality health, global, multidisciplinary and integrated sciences, with the collaboration of researchers and clinical, public health, occupational health, environmental health basic teams, close to the clinical realities, addressed to solve problems. In order to be admitted to the master’s degree, all applicants must be Graduates in Medicine or Graduates in degrees related to the field of health sciences.
In order to be admitted to the master’s degree, besides being holders of a degree suitable to the master’s teachings, students with a non-Spanish-speaking nationality, whose country doesn’t have an educational system that includes the Spanish language, will have to accredit a B2 Spanish level, as defined by the classification of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Should the demand surpass the supply of places, candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit, assessed in accordance with the following:
50% academic records
30% scholarships and collaboration with the involved departments
10% publications and conference papers
10% other merit
All the merits claimed in the pre-registration to the Master must be documented.
Currently, the growing need for assisted reproduction treatments has caused the training need of specialists in this field. Especially laboratory aspects are of recent development and are constantly evolving and for this reason, in the degree studies there are not included or doesn`t allow to acquire enough knowledge for professional practice. All this reasons, along with the international significance of our country in the field of biomedicine, have brought biologists, pharmacists, veterinarians and other related graduated to express their interest to receive updated information of this field, what justifies, therefore, the existence of a postgraduate programme of these contents. It is addressed to people who have finished previous undergraduate studies (or llicenciatura) in the field of sciences with a biomedical profile, in the following order:
It also will be considerate the experience shown in laboratories of assisted reproduction, the attendance to courses, lectures and accredited scientific activities and the experience shown in basic research of biomedicine laboratories, in this order.
Classes for the 2024/2025 academic year will begin on September 16. Classes are given at the IVI Training Center.
The selection will be based on experience and previous scientific and academic education in the field of assisted human reproduction:
-The adaptation of the student’s education to the recommended profile (50%). For this reason, the Academic Committee of the Master’s values internships or recruitment placement in laboratories of assisted reproduction, the attendance to international and national conferences, accredited courses by different regions and within these, according to the similarity with the contents of the Master’s and its duration.-The academic record (40%).
-The curriculum vitae submitted (with documentary evidence of the merits claimed) (10-20%). If it is deemed necessary will be made a personal interview on the merits claimed in the curriculum
This Master's offers dentistry graduates and medical doctors advanced education in stomatology, for them to be able to delve into their research field. Aimed at developing and improving oral health in the area of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and in the interrelation with professionals from basic and clinical sciences and public health, the programme provides theoretical/practical knowledge and specialised methodologies to undertake a PhD in Dentistry.The recommended profile is: graduates in dentistry or medicine and medical doctors specialised in stomatology.
- B2 Certification of Spanish language for non-Spanish speakers. Through a B2 Spanish Certification As a Foreign Language, where appropriate, oral and a written test.
The applicant’s education and experience as well as his/her academic records and CV will be taken into account. In situations of equal merit, the applicant’s relationship with the Stomatology Department will be considered. The evaluation of the candidates will be as follows:
- Academic records: 50%
- Scholarships and activities with the Stomatology Department: 30%
- Publications and papers in conferences: 10%
- Other merit: 10%
Drug addiction is the main public health problem in developed countries. Drug abuse affects the entire population, and illegal drugs are more prevalent among the younger population, which can cause disability and great morbidity for the suffering of many different diseases, including neuropsychiatric ones, of which we are still far from knowing what influences their cause and development.
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease, characterised by loss of control over the use of a substance by the patient. This substance (or behaviour) occupies then a prominent place in the person’s life, affecting not only the normal balance of their vital functions, but the homeostatic role of their behaviors and their environment, through the problems generated by the behaviours that this drug imposes on the person.
The health and social demand in drug addiction is faced by multiple professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, etc.) from more generic specialties. However, the complexity of managing drug addicts requires a specialisation with strong multidisciplinary character. For psychology, professional development in the field of drug addiction may encourage future specialisation with various professionals, particularly of health sciences, which will improve the clinic projection and therefore the professional demands of the profession.This Master's degree is intended for holders of a licenciatura or undergraduate degree in Psychology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work or Education.
Holders of a licenciatura or undergraduate degree in Psychology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work and Education will be admitted to the Master’s Degree in Drug Dependence: Research, Treatment and Drug Pathologies.
The following selection criteria will be taken into account:
- The average mark of the academic record, to a 60%.
- Work experience related to the topics of the Master’s degree, of a minimal duration of six months, to a 20%.
- Taking free-elective subjects related to the Master's Degree, to a 20%.
If the demand exceeds the places available, the criteria will be weighed as follows:
1. Average mark of the academic record (A: 5 points, B: 4 points, C: 3 points).
2. Mark obtained in the optional subjects related to the contents of the Master's (A: 1 point, B: 0.5 points, C: 0.2 points).
3. Work experience related to the topic of the Master's degree: 1 point for each year.
4. Participation in collaboration grants: 1 point for each grant and year.
5. English qualification: B1 3 points.
The socioeconomic importance of the food sector, together with major changes in the food area regarding dietetic guidelines, new foodstuffs, a growing interest in nutrients, new processing technologies, new packaging materials and food biotechnology requires highly qualified professionals and researchers. More and more, consumers demand healthy and safe foodstuffs, with better nutritional and aesthetic properties which require quality improvements and an adequate use of food technology. This master's programme offers advanced education to meet such needs and to train specialists for them to face the challenges of the industry.Applicants with a degree in subjects related to food science have the most adequate profile for the programme. This is why graduates in Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics rank first on the list, but those with a degree in Medicine and Surgery, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science also have a sound basis to make the most of the masters, as their university studies are largely based on experimental techniques. Finally, it is also addressed to students from other scientific degrees (Sea Science) or with a technical background (Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering) whose scientific and/or professional profile can be enhanced by the masters course.
For those candidates without the basic knowledge required by the programme, the Academic Commission shall determine the possibility of completing 30 credits worth of complementary education before starting the masters.
Taking into consideration the profile and specific admission requirements, preference will be given to the degree completed, in the following order, and to the student's academic records:
1. Graduates in Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Graduates in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine and Surgery, and Nursing.
3. Graduates in Sea Science.
4. Chemical and Agricultural Engineers.
5. Any other related degree.
Likewise, the following will be considered to be additional merits: a second degree, language skills, scientific papers published, participation in conferences, and academic/professional experience.
This Master’s degree allows graduates in Psychology to work as professionals.
The General Public Health Law 33/2011, of 4 October, regulates Psychology in the health field. Seventh additional provision. Regulation of Psychology in the health field.
This law states, among other things:
Graduates in Psychology will be considered as regulated and certified health professionals, under the name General Health Psychologist at graduate level, in the terms provided in Article 2 of Law 44/2003, of 21 November, on the Regulation of Health Professions, when carrying out self-employed activity or when employed by others in the health sector, provided that, besides the aforementioned university degree, they hold the Master’s degree in General Health Psychology.
This is an application-oriented Master’s degree, intended for the development of professional activity.
This Master’s provides students with advanced and specialised training in knowledge, attitudes and skills that allow them to work in the health psychology field. Moreover, it also intends to better the students’ critical and reflective capacities, resulting in an improvement of their professional practice and in the development and application of the knowledge included.
The Master’s focuses on the promotion, prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all aspects related to the health and welfare of people. Students will also be provided with the scientific and professional bases of Health Psychology and in the basic skills specific to General Health Psychology.To access the Master’s Programme in General Health Psychology, applicants must hold an official Spanish University Undergraduate Degree in Psychology or an equivalent degree from a foreign university that meets the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018 of 5 December, which regulates the general conditions with which the curricula of the undergraduate degree in Psychology must comply, particularly with regard to the compulsory subjects related to Health Psychology.
Admission with a foreign university degree
Following the implementation of Organic Law 2/2023 of 22 March, the seventh general provision of Law 33/2011 of 4 October General Law on Public Health, paragraph a) of Section 3 establishes that, “The official Spanish University Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, which does not, in itself entitle the degree holder to practice psychology within the Spanish health sector, is a necessary admission requirement for the Master’s programme in General Health Psychology. This requirement may also be met with an equivalent degree from an official foreign university that meets the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018 of 5 December, which regulates the general conditions with which the curricula of the Bachelor's degree in Psychology must comply, particularly with regard to the compulsory subjects related to Health Psychology
The above principle enables individuals from foreign education systems who hold an undergraduate degree in psychology from foreign education systems to apply to the Spanish university Master’s Degree Programme in General Health Psychology. However, these individuals must provide the proper accreditation in order to demonstrate that their prior studies meet the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018 of 5 December, in particular, the minimum requirement of 90 credits earned in compulsory modules related to Health Psychology.
Enforceable legislation:
Order CNU/1309/2018 of 5 December, which regulates the general conditions with which the curricula of the Bachelor's degree in Psychology must comply
Resolution of the Office of the General Secretary of Universities of 16 November 2023, publishing the Agreement of the Council of Universities, which establishes recommendations for the accreditation of compliance with the requirements set out in Order CNU/1309/2018 of 5 December, for access to the Master’s Programme in General Health Psychology with foreign university degrees in Psychology
Organic Law 2/2023 of 22 March of the University System
The application for the accreditation of the compliance of a foreign official degree in Psychology with the requirements established in Order CNU/1309/2018 must be completed through the following link:
The application period is open from 15 February to 15 April until 14:00.
The application process requires a fee of €155.22, to be paid by the applicant at the time of the accreditation request.
Required documentation for the application:
The applicant must provide, in a single compressed file, the following documents:
The official degree and transcripts must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, where applicable, by the apostille of The Hague Convention. This requirement does not apply to documents issued by authorities of the EU Member States or the signatories of the Agreement on the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
In the event that the required documents are issued in a language other than Spanish, the applicant must procure an official translation of these documents into Spanish that bear the translator’s official stamp.
The translation must be completed following the legalisation process of the documents, meaning that the official translation must also include any documents or texts accumulated in the signature legalisation procedure. In any event, providing an official translation does not exempt the applicant from providing the original document.
Application procedure
The procedure is adapted to the provisions set out in the Resolution of the 16 of November 2023 of the Office of the General Secretary of Universities.
Resolution
Once the procedure has been completed, the Universitat de València will issue a final decision in accordance with the proposal made by the Accreditation Committee of Psychology Studies (CAEP), which depends on the Conference of Deans of Psychology of Spanish Universities.
The decision can be:
A favourable decision allows the applicant to proceed with the application/admission process specific to the Spanish University Master’s Programme in General Health Psychology in any of the universities belonging to the Spanish university system.
A conditionally favourable decision allows the applicant to apply to study the remaining required credits in any of the universities belonging to the Spanish university system that offer the Undergraduate Degree in Psychology.
In order to complete the pre-registration procedure of the Universitat de València, applicants who have received a favourable decision must complete the corresponding pre-registration application by following the instructions laid out on the website.
Documentation will be required to guarantee that 90 ECTS credits of a specifically health-related field have been obtained, as specified in Section 4.2 of Annex I of Royal Decree 1393/2007 of 29th October.
Complementary training credits obtained in postgraduate training that meet the requirements established in Law 5/2011, of March 29, on Social Economy may be considered.
The complementary training course can be obtained by studying subjects of the Degree in Psychology by the UVEG that are linked with the areas of knowledge of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment and/or Psychobiology. Other subjects of this Degree with specific health content will also be considered. The subjects considered as complementary training course for this Master's Degree are specified in section 4.6 of the curriculum verification report.
Places will be allocated according to the sole criterion of priority of the average mark of the academic record of the Degree in Psychology.
The latter, radiophysicists, or physicians experts in radiations, carry out in hospitals specific healthcare tasks such as the planning of radiotherapy treatments, the control of radiology equipments, and the design and control of the radiological facilities, the control of personnel and the zones exposed to radiations, etc. These tasks are legislated since the programme of access to Hospital Resident Radiophysician Intern was created.
The Royal Decree 220/1997, of 14 February, creates and regulates the obtaining of the official title of Specialist in Hospital Radiophysics, as of postgraduate regulated training, of theoretical-practical nature, being indispensable the developing of practical aspects through a system of residences in hospitals, with a training period of three consecutive years, through which the student obtains the speciality of Hospital Radiophysicist that qualifies for the professional development of the tasks mentioned before. In order to access the different teaching units recognised for the training of Specialists in Hospital Radiophysics it is necessary to pass a test of national character depending on the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs which selects candidates (holders of degrees in Physics or any other advanced degree in scientific and technological disciplines).
Although this Master's Degree does not provide with a training of Specialist in Radiophysics, training can only be accessed through the sistem of hospital residence, it does expects to train its students in the physical and technological aspects that are needed as a basis to go in depth in the field of Medical Physics, both in the aspects related with radiotherapy and nuclear medicine as in other aspects of application of Physics to Medicine; both in its practical application as in associated research to this field of knowledge.
The recommended applicant profile for obtaining the most of the studies to be carried out corresponds to students coming from "Licenciaturas" and undergraduate courses in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, and all the other new undergraduate studies or other degrees in which the candidate has taken courses in Atomic and Nuclear Physics. In a similar way an recomended profile is considered the corresponding to students holding a degree or "licenciados" in Medicine with a speciality in Radiology, Radiotherapy or Nuclear Medicine or who are carrying out the residence in these specialities.
The selection criteria are as follows:
- The training adjustment of the student to the required profile (50%).
- The academic record (30%).
- The curriculum vitae handed out (with documental justification of the claimed merits) (20%). In case of it being convenient, a personal interview on the claimed merits in the curriculum will be carried out.
