INTER-UNIVERSITY MASTER IN ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTIC SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE UAH, UCM, UAM; URJC, UC3M AND THE U. SAN PABLO-CEU

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?

The central objective of the MUCyTAB is to provide highly qualified and multidisciplinary scientific training in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies to graduates from Degrees in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Health Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences and Technologies, Food Science and Technology, Experimental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Physical Engineering, through the acquisition of highly specialized knowledge, skills and competencies. The Master addresses Analytical and Bioanalytical Techniques and Technologies at the forefront of Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Analysis, Mass Spectrometry and its coupling to Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Separation Techniques, as well as state-of-the-art Sensors and Biosensors. This cutting-edge also includes Sample Preparation Techniques, Analysis of Biomolecules, Omic Technologies, (Bio)Manufacturing, Micro/Nano (Bio)Sensing and Nanomaterials in Bioanalysis. The experimental and practical dimension of the Master is acquired with advanced Experimental Techniques and Technologies to complete the development of competencies and skills in scientific research. A School of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies is proposed where transversal aspects that a scientific research professional must receive are addressed, which also aims to be another hallmark of the Master's Degree.

Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), starting the first course in the academic year 2024-25

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Is it necessary to pass an access test?

It is not necessary.

What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?

You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link

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(Post) Graduate with scientific training and research skills in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies

Competences

C01 - Apply the techniques and methodologies of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies for the detection and

quantification of analytes of interest in complex samples. TYPE: Competencies

C02 - Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies, identifying their most relevant aspects based on the available information. TYPE: Competencies

C03 - Participate in the advanced application of new principles and methodologies for solving complex problems in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Competencies

C04 - Integrate the scientific and technical knowledge acquired in a laboratory of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies into multidisciplinary contexts. TYPE: Competencies

C05 - Analyze effective information from applicable regulations, as well as from specialized books and magazines in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Competencies

C06 - Develop new ideas for complex problems in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Competencies

C07 - Apply the methodologies and techniques of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies in the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly procedures. TYPE: Competencies

C08 - Organize activities within the research exercise, which includes defining priorities, establishing research plans,

action necessary to achieve the objectives, define the intermediate goals and the contingencies that may arise and establish the appropriate control and monitoring measures. TYPE: Competencies

C09 - Act with high ethical conduct, commitment to transparency with the actions carried out and assume responsibility

responsibility for the actions undertaken in the areas of application of the degree. TYPE: Competencies

CTFM - Acquire the ability to individually carry out, present and defend before a university tribunal, a project of

research in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies in which the learning results acquired in the teachings are synthesized and integrated. TYPE: Competencies

H01 - Apply instrumental analysis techniques to solve complex problems in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H02 - Apply characterization techniques to the analysis of complex chemical materials and systems in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H03 - Use computer programs for the analysis of complex data in solving problems in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H04 - Evaluate the quality of theoretical and practical results using appropriate statistical tools. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H05 - Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to the resolution of complex scientific-technical problems of high social interest in areas of application of the degree. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H06 - Reflect on social responsibilities, recycling and sustainability based on information in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H07 - Prepare reports, motivated arguments, plans, programs or projects of a scientific and technical nature in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H08 - Communicate scientific results and conclusions in the context of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear way and with the necessary technical support, orally and in writing. TYPE: Skills or abilities

H09 - Work safely using a correct preventive culture in laboratories in the field of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Skills or abilities

K01 - Know the scientific-technical theoretical foundations of Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences and Technologies. TYPE: Knowledge or content

K02 - Know the practical research foundations of analytical and bioanalytical techniques, methodologies and technologies. TYPE: Knowledge or content

K03 - Know the scientific and technological advances in the field of the degree. TYPE: Knowledge or content

K04 - Know the tools for the design and management of research projects. TYPE: Knowledge or content

K05 - Know the processes of dissemination, protection and transfer of scientific results. TYPE: Knowledge or content

Admission and enrollment

The requirements for access to the proposed title are according to article 18, of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28:

Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent is a condition for accessing a Master's Degree, or, where appropriate, having another University Master's degree, or titles of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities and higher education institutions in an EHEA country that in that country allow access to Master's degrees.
In the same way, people in possession of titles from educational systems that are not part of the EHEA, which are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, will be able to access a Master's Degree in the Spanish university system, without the need for homologation of the title, but verification by of the university of the level of training that they imply, as long as in the country where said title was issued it allows access to university postgraduate level studies. In no case will access through this route imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the person concerned or its recognition for other purposes than that of carrying out the Master's degree.
Universities will guarantee transparent and accessible information on admission procedures, and must have student orientation systems. Likewise, they will ensure that said information and admission procedures take into account students with disabilities or with specific needs, and will have appropriate support and advice services.
Universities may exceptionally establish, based on specific regulations approved by their governing bodies, conditional enrollment procedures for access to a University Master's Degree. This will consist of allowing a Bachelor's degree student who has yet to pass the TFG and a maximum of up to 9 ECTS credits, to be able to access and enroll in a University Master's Degree, although in no case will they be able to obtain the Master's degree if they have not previously has obtained the Bachelor's degree. Universities will guarantee priority in the enrollment of students who have the official university degree of Graduate or Graduate. In this procedure, credits pending recognition or transfer in the Bachelor's degree may be taken into account, or the requirement to exceed a certain level of knowledge of a foreign language to obtain the degree.
Universities or centers will regulate admission to Master's Degree courses, establishing specific requirements and, if necessary, training complements, whose credit load may not exceed the equivalent of 20 percent of the credit load of the degree. The training complement credits will have the same consideration as the rest of the credits in the University Master's degree curriculum.
Universities will reserve at least 5 percent of the places offered in official university Master's degrees for students who have a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 percent, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs. associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.

In all Universities, students must be in possession of the degree with which they access the University Master's Degree; This degree must have been obtained in the academic year prior to the start of the study or in previous courses. Conditional enrollment for access to a University Master's Degree is not admitted.

To be admitted to a University Master's Degree, you need to meet the access requirements required by current legislation, which are indicated below, and which depend on the country that issues the university degree:

1.- Students with a Spanish degree or from the European Higher Education Area:

Official university degree of Graduate or Spanish Graduate or equivalent or, where applicable, have another University Master's degree, or
Title of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree, issued by universities and higher education institutions of an EHEA country that in said country allows access to Master's studies.
Be carrying out, at the time of pre-registration, studies leading to obtaining one of the previous degrees and be in a position to certify obtaining it in the academic year prior to the start of the Master's Degree.

2. Students with a degree not belonging to the European Higher Education Area:

Approved foreign higher education degree, or
Title that is equivalent to the Bachelor's degree, without the need for homologation of the latter and that accredits a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and that entitles the country issuing the degree to access postgraduate education. Access through this route will not imply, in any case, the homologation of your previous degree, nor its recognition for purposes other than that of taking master's degrees.
Meet the specific admission requirements of each Master's Degree. These can be consulted on the #Access and Admission# screen of each Master's website.
If you come from a non-Spanish-speaking country, you must prove mastery of the Spanish language equivalent to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This requirement is not necessary if the teaching in the master's degree is taught in English.
Mandatory healthcare insurance. All students who do not have Spanish nationality, or from any of the states of the European Union and do not have authorized residence, are required to take out health care insurance for the entire duration of the master's degree.

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Graduates in Chemistry and other related degrees in Experimental Sciences (Pharmacy, Biology, Health Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences and Technologies, Food Science and Technology, Experimental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Physical).

ADMISSION MERIT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The body that will carry out the admission process will be the Academic Coordination Commission, which will have an equal composition and will be formed

by the director of the Master and the academic coordinator of each university (UAH, UCM, UAM, URJC, UC3M and USPCEU).

Affinity for the degree, in which the adequacy of the candidates' previous training in the access degree to the objectives of the Master's degree will be assessed (40%).
Academic record in the access qualification (30%).
Curriculum vitae, highlighting previous activities related to the Master's Degree, Scholarships and Grants obtained, and languages (30%).
For non-Spanish-speaking students, it will be mandatory to prove knowledge of the Spanish language, level B2.
If necessary, personal interviews will be carried out.

Offer of places:

Offer of URJC places: 5. If in a course the minimum number of students expected among all universities is not reached, you may choose not to open the teaching group.

Training itinerary

Master's Teaching Guides

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Training Itinerary

Custom code	RAW MATERIAL	TYPE	SEMESTER	ECTS
637601	Advanced analytical techniques for separation and mass spectrometry	OB	1S	6
637602	Spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis	OB	1S	6
637603	Sensors and biosensors	OB	1S	6
637604	Data processing and quality in analysis laboratories	OB	1S	6
637605	School of analytical and bioanalytical sciences and technologies	OB	1S	6
637606	Advanced experimental techniques in scientific research	OB	2S	6
637607	Advanced sample preparation techniques.	OP	2S	6
637608	Analysis of biomolecules and omics technologies	OP	2S	6
637609	Biomanufacturing and micro/nano (bio)-sensing	OP	2S	6
637610	Nanomaterials and bioanalysis	OP	2S	6
637611	Master's thesis	OB	INDEFINITE	12

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Mobility programs

University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs. The management of all the mobility programs of the University is centralized in the Office of the Vice President for International Relations and any student of the University can participate in them.

URJC Mobility

Regulation

STUDENTS

TEACHING COORDINATION

Regulations for Teaching Coordination Positions

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School Insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation student associations

EVALUATION

Regulation on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes (in force from 1 September 2024)

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Results report

Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- Student profile

- Teacher evaluation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Of the students
of the graduates
From the Faculty
Administration and Services Staff

- Labor insertion

- External internships:

Satisfaction of interns
External tutor satisfaction
Employer satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”

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