Entry requirements: A strong background in physics and mathematics, with studies in Physics, Engineering, or Science
Language of instruction: Spanish/English
The Master’s Degree is aimed at graduates in Physics and related fields and covers a wide range of areas, including dark matter detection, dark matter modelling in galaxies, axion physics, neutrino physics, gauge theories, phenomenology of the Standard Model and beyond. It also includes practical activities at the Canfranc Underground Laboratory (LSC) and the CEFCA facilities.
The curriculum combines theoretical, experimental and instrumental knowledge necessary for the training of scientists and technologists in fields such as high-energy physics, cosmology, astronomy, astrophysics and astroparticle physics, as well as the instrumentation required for these investigations. The programme is adapted both to students’ preferences and to their previous experience and academic background, including degrees in Physics, Mathematics or Engineering.
The programme consists of 60 ECTS credits distributed as follows:
– 15 compulsory ECTS (one subject of 6 ECTS and one subject of 9 ECTS)
– 30 elective ECTS (chosen from a total offer of 6 subjects, including the interdisciplinary option)
– 15 ECTS corresponding to the Master’s Thesis.
Compulsory topics
– Current Topics in Cosmology, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (6 ECTS)
– Methods and Techniques in Cosmology, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (9 ECTS)
Elective topics (2 6-ECTS courses each)
– Cosmology and Gravitation
– Particle Physics
– Astroparticle Physics
– Astrophysics
– Technology and Instrumentation
Interdisciplinary learning
Students may choose to participate in an interdisciplinary learning pathway that allows them to select a specific number of courses from other official Master’s programmes, according to their affinity with the degree being pursued. This approach is described in detail in the document “Interdisciplinary Learning at the University of Zaragoza”.
There is a 6-ECTS interdisciplinary subject designed for this purpose.
Master’s Thesis
The Master’s Thesis accounts for 15 ECTS credits and consists of the completion of an original research project within one of the fields covered by the programme.
Detailed syllabus
SUMMARY OF THE STUDY PLAN
Compulsory Module: 15 ECTS
– Methods and Techniques in Cosmology, Astrophysics and Particle Physics: 9 ECTS
– Current Topics in Cosmology, Astrophysics and Particle Physics: 6 ECTS
Elective Module: 30 ECTS
Interdisciplinary Module: 6 ECTS
Master’s Thesis: 15 ECTS
Total ECTS Credits: 60
The aim of the Master’s Thesis is the realization of a personal research work, directed and supervised, but with the student being responsible for his/her work. He or she must be able to deal with the resolution of a problem within the research line chosen with certain autonomy and independence, within a work team.
Educational methodology
The teaching-learning process is based on active methodologies, with the students being responsible for their own learning, following the dictates of the European Space of Higher Education for the training of professionals.
Specific resources and didactic methods are needed for the proposed blended methodology as face-to-face classes where the teacher and students work together the themes of each subject, but with documents and audiovisual materials for students who follow online classes. New technologies allow the creation of virtual learning communities and each subject will have an online course in the Moodle platform where students will be able to have access to texts and study guides, audiovisual (including, according to availability, classes and seminars) materials, interactive activities (including virtual practice), assessment tools, forums and chats. All classes, materials and activities will be offered in English and Spanish languages