Physical Anthropology: Human Evolution and Diversity

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Qualification

Master's Degree in Physical Anthropology: Human Evolution and Diversity (M216)

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

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Area of expertise

Biology and Genetics

Information leaflet

Participating Universities

University of Alcalá, University Autónoma of Madrid and University Complutense of Madrid

Organising Centre, Department or Institute

- University Autónoma of Madrid
   Department of Biology

- University of Alcalá
   Department of Life Sciences

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

Teaching centre(s)

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

Year Course Started

2025-26  (RD 822/2021)

Credits

60 ECTS

Official Duration

One academic year, full-time.

Minimum number of ECTS by type of registration and course

60 ECTS for full-time students and 30 ECTS for part-time students

Type of teaching

Face-to-face classes

Language/s

Spanish 

Level of qualification

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).

Professional qualification

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

Orientation

Research and professional

Directors

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                  

Coordinators

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

Academic Committee

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

Contact

Academic issues:

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

Administrative issues:
master.universitario@uah.es

Goals and competencies

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.

Number of places for new students

Total number of places available: 40

Places available by University of Alcala: 13


Reserved places: 5% for students with a certified disability of 33% or more.

Specific admission conditions

Perfil de ingreso

Titulados superiores interesados en una formación científica y/o profesional en Antropología Física, provenientes, en cuanto a formación previa o ejercicio profesional, de disciplinas biosanitarias (Biología, Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Medicina, Farmacia, Enfermería, etc.) y campos afines a la Antropología Física (áreas específicas de Ciencias Sociales Arqueología, Antropología Social y Cultural, entre otras, Biotecnología, Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, etc.).


Requisitos específicos
El solicitante aportará una "Carta de intenciones" en la que debe exponer sus intereses y aspiraciones, tanto formativas como profesionales, relativas a su elección del Máster, debidamente articulados con su trayectoria personal. La Comisión Académica del Máster determinará la admisión de estudiantes.

Baremo de méritos (por puntos para determinar objetivamente el orden de admisión de los solicitantes):

  • Título solicitado en primera opción (1 punto)
  • Expediente académico (Aprobado, 1 punto; Notable, 1,5; y Sobresaliente, 2)
  • Formación en Biología (1 punto).
  • Si no ha cursado estudios de Biología, formación en áreas afines (0,75 puntos).
  • Carta de intención (hasta 1 punto según consideración del coordinador/a).
  • Experiencia asociada al Área de Antropología Física (0,25 puntos).

 

 

Continuance

Collaboration agreements and programmes

Registration

Fees

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

Calendar

Curso 25-26: comenzará el 22 de septiembre para la mayoría de estudiantes, si bien aquellos que tengan que cursar alguno de los Complementos Formativos que se ofertan, comenzarán una o dos semanas antes.

Venue

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.

Material resources

External Practicums

Quality process documents

Quality guarantee system

Quality committee

- Dr. Carlos María Varea González (UAM)

- Dra. Margarita Carmenate Moreno (UAM)

- Dra. Ángeles Sánchez Andrés (UAH)

- Dra. Mercedes Conde Valverde (UAH)

- Dra. María Dolores Marrodán Serrano (UCM)

- Dr. Antonio González Martín (UCM)                                                                        

- Dª María Francisca Pesado Castaño (representante del PAS)

- Representante de estudiantes (Delegado/a del curso actual)

Complaints and Suggestions