Curriculum structure::
Subject type |
ECTS |
Mandatory |
47 |
Optional |
43 |
Master's Thesis |
30 |
Total |
120 |
Curriculum:
CODE |
SUBJECT |
SEMESTER |
TYPE |
ECTS |
MODULE |
33422 |
Scientific Competence and Transversal Linguistics |
1/2 Annual |
Mandatory |
5 |
1 |
32523 |
Mathematical Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics |
1/2 Annual |
Mandatory |
5 |
1 |
32524 |
Statistical mechanics and simulation applications |
1/2 Annual |
Mandatory |
5 |
1 |
32525 |
Symmetry in atoms, molecules and solids |
1/2 Anual |
Mandatory |
5 |
1 |
32526 |
Computational Techniques and Numerical Calculations |
1/2 Anual |
Mandatory |
5 |
2 |
32527 |
Theoretical Chemistry Methods I |
1/2 Anual |
Mandatory |
5 |
2 |
32528 |
Theoretical Chemistry Methods II |
1/2 Anual |
Mandatory |
5 |
2 |
32529 |
Advancement in Theoretical Chemistry Methods |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
2 |
30576 |
Dynamics of Chemical Reactions |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
2 |
31246 |
Excited States |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
31248 |
Solids |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
32530 |
Linux and management Linux |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
32531 |
Applied Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
32532 |
Lasers |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
32533 |
Computational Biochemistry |
1/2 Anual |
Optional |
5 |
3 |
33423 |
Advanced Methods in Electronic Structure, Dynamics and Molecular Modeling |
3/4 Anual |
Mandatory |
12 |
4 |
31236 |
Advanced Computational Techniques |
3/4 Anual |
Optional |
6 |
5 |
33424 |
Multi-scaling, Machine learning and QSAR methods applied to
biomolecules |
3/4 Anual |
Optional |
6 |
5 |
33425 |
Theoretical models for material simulation |
3/4 Anual |
Optional |
6 |
5 |
33426 |
Computational chemistry programming project |
3/4 Anual |
Optional |
6 |
5 |
33427 |
From theory to implementation: tutorials on theoretical chemistry |
3/4 Anual |
Optional |
6 |
5 |
31239 |
Master's Degree Thesis |
3/4 Anual |
Mandatory |
30 |
6 |
Programs and Teaching Guides for Subjects
Curriculum information
This Master's Degree consists of a total of 120 credits (ECTS), distributed over two years known as M1 and M2 (60+60). It is arranged in 6 modules (module 1. Fundamentals (20 ECTS); module 2. Methods (15 ECTS); module 3. Optional courses (25 ECTS); module 4. Advanced aspects (15 ECTS); module 5. Advanced modelling and applications (15 ECTS); and module 6. Master's Thesis (30 ECTS) within the research profile.
In the first year (M1) work is done on the first 3 modules with a total of 12 courses.
Modules 1 and 2 are mandatory. Module 3 consists of 8 optional crouses, and students should choose 5 of them.
5 ECTS in module 1 will be for improving knowledge on a European language, other than their native language.
All subjects will be taught in Spanish and English. Students will be able to choose which language their assessment is in (Spanish or English).
Modules 1 (except European Language), 2 and part of module 3 (except for the optional subjects at each university) will be intensive courses lasting for 1 month and including theoretical and practical classes, which will be on a rota at one of the 14 universities which have signed the agreement. This course is followed by tutored assignments by each student at their university over the year, under supervision by their tutor, which is then sent to the respective professor for reviewal and evaluation.
The first year is of a national nature, whereas the second year (M2) is international. The 14 participating universities in the program are a part of the Consortium that
created the European Master's Degree on “Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling”, and therefore their students must have taken the intensive international course of four weeks accounting for 30 credits (Modules 4 and 5).
The course is designed to provide students with solid training on advanced aspects of Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (Theory of advanced electronic structures, Chemical and molecular dynamics, Advanced Computational Techniques, Computational modelling and simulation, Theory of condensed matter) and its applications (in Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Biological systems models, Materials by design, Reactivity and catalysis, Excited states, Atmospheric processes and space).
The course is taught on a rota at one of the participating universities in the "European Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling". The classes are in English, as is the assessment. This course is followed up through tutored assignments that the students do at their universities throughout the year under supervision by a tutor. At the end of the M2 intensive course, personnel in supercomputing companies such as Bull, IBM, Fujitsu and pharmaceutical companies such as Lilly, BASF and others, hold seminars/workshops on employability which award grants or internships, or even job placement for our graduates.
At least 3 months in the second year on the Master's Degree (M2) will be at an institution in another country within the Consortium to carry out part of the students’ research work (30 ECTS credits) associated with their Master's Degree Thesis (module 6).
Finally, the M2 year ends with defense of the Master's Thesis at the universities where each student has registered. On successfully completing this final stage, the qualification “Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling” is awarded by their universities in conjunction with the other Institutions in the European Consortium. The Master's Thesis will not be subject to validation or recognition of other skills under any circumstances.
Modules:
1. Fundamentals
2. Methods
3. Optional subjects
4. Advanced aspects
5. Advanced modelling and applications
6. Master’s Thesis
Notice
In accordance with the agreements by UAM’s Postgraduate Studies Committee, any optional subjects on which less than five students are registered, may not go ahead. The students affected by this situation will be informed accordingly so that they can register on other subjects.
The choice of optional subjects may vary slightly before the start of the classes due to adjustments to the Master's Degree teaching schedule, in which case students will be informed accordingly.
If the minimum number of applications are not made before the end of the first deadline, some of the specialties may not be held. This will be duly informed before the second admissions deadline.