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Description of the degree
The master’s degree follows an academic and research profile and provides multidisciplinary training in the fundamental and applied aspects of Materials Science, with special emphasis on areas of growing interest such as 2D materials, energy (e.g. energy storage, green hydrogen generation, photovoltaics, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis), the environment (e.g. membranes for toxin separation/removal, CO₂ capture and valorisation), information technologies (including quantum technologies), advanced electronics (e.g. advanced materials for microelectronics, photonics, optoelectronics, spintronics) and health (e.g. smart materials for drug delivery, contrast agents, theragnostic agents), among others.
This knowledge covers the following aspects:
- Design, preparation and processing of materials and devices
- Study of their physical and/or chemical properties using experimental techniques and theoretical modelling
- Development of applications
The focus of the master’s degree lies at the intersection between physics, chemistry, biology/medicine and engineering, which makes it a truly interdisciplinary programme. Its inter-university nature strengthens the scientific community that works, researches and collaborates in these strategic areas.
This master’s degree is one of the main collaborative actions envisaged in the Complementary Plan for Advanced Materials of the Spanish Government’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (2021–2026).
Objectives of the degree
To train students for research in advanced materials or to develop a professional career in high-tech companies.
To create in Spain a multidisciplinary and competitive scientific community to carry out research in these fields.
In this regard, the master’s degree provides an appropriate framework to promote mobility and interaction among students from different scientific areas, as well as contact with other universities, research centres and companies operating in this field.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Advanced Materials will be highly qualified to work in various fields, either pursuing a doctoral thesis or carrying out applied research in R&D companies, contributing to the development and application of new functional materials in key sectors. Their training will enable them to join international research teams, collaborate in interdisciplinary environments and apply advanced techniques in the fabrication and characterisation of materials.
- Doctoral studies in Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Technologies: qualification to carry out fundamental and applied research on materials, nanoscience and nanotechnology, chemistry and chemical technologies, collaborating in an interdisciplinary way with experts from other areas such as physics, chemistry and engineering.
- Researcher in R&D projects: specialist in research and development projects for new materials, both in academia and industry, in sectors such as ICT, energy, biotechnology and health.
- Specialist in materials fabrication and characterisation, with experience in advanced synthesis and characterisation techniques applied to the creation of devices and technological solutions.
- Technical consultant in advanced materials. Professional capable of advising on the development and application of innovative materials, helping companies to implement new technologies.
- Entrepreneur in advanced technologies, trained to create technology start-ups based on new materials, with applications in nanotechnology, flexible electronics and renewable energies.
- Lecturer in research and training centres in disciplines related to materials science and technology.
Main target audience
Mainly aimed at people with a university background in science and engineering. Graduates in:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Related degrees
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 60 ECTS
Compulsory: 30 ECTS | Optional: 0 ECTS | External internships: 0 ECTS | Master’s thesis (TFM): 30 ECTS
Research and access to doctoral studies
The master’s degree provides access to doctoral studies in materials science and related fields.
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
This is an inter-university master’s degree in which the Universitat de València, the University of Alicante, the Autonomous University of Madrid, the University of Barcelona, the University of Castilla-La Mancha, the University of Málaga, the University of Santiago de Compostela, the Universitat Politècnica de València and the University of Zaragoza participate.
Students must be willing to travel within the participating universities in order to attend the intensive courses.
Students from all universities will gather each year at a different university to receive classes from teaching staff coming, in turn, from the various participating universities.
- Universitat de València
- University of Alicante
- Autonomous University of Madrid
- University of Barcelona
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
- University of Málaga
- University of Santiago de Compostela
- Universitat Politècnica de València
- University of Zaragoza
Facilities and laboratories
The Master’s Degree in Advanced Materials is supported by the facilities of the Departments, Faculties and University Research Institutes in which the participating groups are based.
The laboratory work will be carried out by students during the development of the master’s thesis (TFM), mainly at their home university, or at collaborating entities and universities with which the corresponding agreement is established.
Master’s Thesis
Research lines:
- Graphene and 2D materials: properties, chemical development and applications.
- Materials for energy: generation, storage, CO₂ valorisation and advanced modelling.
- Smart materials: ICT, biomedical applications, mobility and environment.
The Academic Committee (CCA) of each university will assign the master’s thesis topic based on the proposals of the teaching staff and the students’ preferences.
