Physical Anthropology: Human Evolution and Biodiversity

Master's organised jointly by the Universities of Autónoma of Madrid, Alcalá and Complutense of Madrid

Master's Website

- University Autónoma of Madrid
   Department of Biology

- University of Alcalá
   Department of Life Sciences

- University Complutense of Madrid
   Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution

• University Autónoma of Madrid
  Faculty of Sciences
  Biology Building
• University of Alcalá
  Faculty of Sciences
  Sciences Building
• University Complutense of Madrid
  Faculty Biological Sciences

2010-11 (RD 1393/2007)

One academic year, full-time.

Face-to-face classes

Spanish and English (optionally French) in training activities.
Spanish, English and French in bibliographic support.

Level 3 leading to the title of Master's Degree. Level 3 (Master's) of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES) corresponds to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree 22/2015, of 23rd January (BOE 07/02/2015).

This is not a degree title qualifying with ministerial approval for the exercise of regulated professional activities.

Research and professional

Dr. Carlos María Varea González (UAM)
carlos.varea@uam.es
 
Ángeles Sánchez Andrés (UAH)
angeles.sanchez@uah.es

María Dolores Marrodán Serrano                  
marrodan@bio.ucm.es

Dr. Carlos María Varea González (UAM)
Ángeles Sánchez Andrés (UAH)
María Dolores Marrodán Serrano (UCM)

Dr. Carlos María Varea González (UAM)
Ángeles Sánchez Andrés (UAH)
María Dolores Marrodán Serrano (UCM)

angeles.sanchez@uah.es
Tlf.: 91 885 50 74

Administrative issues:
info.posgrado@uah.es

The goals of this Master's degree are in line with the stipulates of the Spanish Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (MECES) and ensure the achievement of the basic competencies required to obtain a master's degree, following article 3.3, Appendix I of R.D. 1393/2007.

Fulfilment of the goals means students have achieved competencies that must be consistent with the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, with the principles of equal opportunities and universal accessibility for the disabled, and with the values proper to a democratic and peace-loving culture.

• Access to Pre-registration

• Entrance requirements
• Required documentation

Entry profile

Graduates interested in scientific and/or professional training in the field of Physical Anthropology. Priority will be given to graduates in bio sanitary disciplines (Biology, Food Science and Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing...) or related to a field of Physical Anthropology (Archaeology, Biotechnology, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences...). Depending on the student's previous training, the Inter-University Teaching Coordination Committee of the Master's Degree may determine whether it is compulsory to take a complementary training subject.

Specific requirements

Applicants must provide a "Letter of Intent" in which they must state their interests and aspirations, both educational and professional, regarding their choice of Master's degree, duly articulated with their background. The Master's Academic Committee will determine the admission of students.

Selection criteria

• The student's previous training and experience will be assessed. Priority will be given to graduates in bio sanitary disciplines or those related to the field of Physical Anthropology.
• Knowledge of English would be an asset.
• A personal interview will be conducted.

Fees: 1st matriculation: nationals and residents: 2.736 € ; non-EU non-residents: 5.079 €  (approximate information).

From 25th September 2023 (11th September for those students who have to complete Training Complements) to 29th May 2024.

Classes are taught at the three participating universities.
The calendar has been prepared so that the student's movements are the minimum necessary.

• University Autónoma of Madrid
  Faculty of Sciences
  Biology Building
  C/ Darwin 2
  Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco
  28049. Madrid
• University of Alcalá
  Faculty of Sciences
  Sciences Building
  Science and Technology Campus
  Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km. 33,6
  28805. Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)
• University Complutense of Madrid
  Faculty of Biological Sciences
  C/ José Antonio Novais 12
  Ciudad Universitaria
  28040. Madrid.

Installations, services and plans
(Computer rooms, bibliographic resources, libraries, study rooms...):

• University Autónoma of Madrid. Faculty of Sciences
• University of Alcalá. Faculty of Sciences. Sciences Building
• University Complutense of Madrid. Faculty of Biological Sciences

- Dr. Carlos María Varea González (UAM)

- Margarita Carmenate Moreno (UAM)

- Ángeles Sánchez Andrés (UAH)

- Esperanza Gutiérrez Redomero (UAH)

- María Dolores Marrodán Serrano (UCM)

- Antonio González Martín (UCM)                                                                       

- María Francisca Pesado Castaño (representante del PAS)

- Students representative (Delegate of the current course)