The job demand for Physics professionals has been increasing due to the growing need for advanced analytical skills and applied scientific knowledge in multiple industries.
Physicists' ability to apply mathematical models, perform advanced analysis and develop simulations makes them indispensable in sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics and data science.
As a student of the degree in physics you will also have your own portfolio of real projects with companies, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and the ability to use Agile methodologies such as scrum, lean or XP.
The degree includes the Google Business Certificate
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Grado en Física
Primer Curso
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0142600 | Álgebra I | FB | 6 |
| C0142601 | Análisis I | FB | 6 |
| C0142602 | Fundamentos de Física I | FB | 6 |
| C0142603 | Fundamentos de informatica | FB | 6 |
| C0142604 | Introducción a la estadística y ciencia de datos | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0142605 | Álgebra II | FB | 6 |
| C0142606 | Análisis II | FB | 6 |
| C0142607 | Fundamentos de Física II | FB | 6 |
| C0142608 | Fundamentos de química | FB | 6 |
| C0142609 | Tecnicas experimentales basicas | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Segundo Curso
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0242600 | Ecuaciones diferenciales | OB | 6 |
| C0242601 | Electromagnetismo I | OB | 6 |
| C0242602 | Ingles cientifico / Scientific English | OB | 6 |
| C0242603 | Mecanica y ondas I | OB | 6 |
| C0242604 | Termodinamica | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0242605 | Electromagnetismo II | OB | 6 |
| C0242606 | Laboratorio experimental I / Experimental Laboratory I | OB | 6 |
| C0242607 | Matemática discreta / Discrete mathematics | OB | 6 |
| C0242608 | Mecánica y ondas II / Mechanics and waves II | OB | 6 |
| C0242609 | Variable compleja y analisis de Fourier | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Tercer Curso
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0342600 | Electronica | OB | 6 |
| C0342601 | Estructura de datos y algoritmos / Data structure and algorithms | OB | 6 |
| C0342602 | Física cuantica I | OB | 6 |
| C0342603 | Laboratorio experimental II / Experimental Laboratory II | OB | 6 |
| C0342604 | Óptica/Optics | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0342605 | Ecuaciones en derivadas parciales | OB | 6 |
| C0342606 | Física del estado solido | OB | 6 |
| C0342607 | Física estadística/Statistical physics | OB | 6 |
| C0342608 | Gestion de Datos / Data Management | OB | 6 |
| C0342609 | Métodos numéricos | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Cuarto Curso
ASIGNATURAS ANUALES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0442600 | Trabajo Fin de Grado | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0442601 | Aprendizaje Automático | OB | 6 |
| C0442602 | Estructura de la materia | OB | 6 |
| C0442603 | Física cuantica II | OB | 6 |
| C0442604 | Laboratorio experimental III / Experimental Laboratory III | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0442605 | Introducción a la computación e información cuantica / Introduction to quantum computing and information | OB | 6 |
| C0442606 | Practicas académicas externas | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
ASIGNATURAS OPTATIVAS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 12 | |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
Lista de Asignaturas Optativas
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0442630 | Ciencia de datos masivos / Big Data Science | OP | 6 |
| C0442631 | Experimentación en física de materiales / Experimentation in material physics | OP | 6 |
| C0442632 | Fotonica / Photonics | OP | 6 |
| C0442633 | Inteligencia artificial / Artifical Intelligence | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
In the Bachelor's Degree in Physics you will be trained to turn ideas into tangible projects, using technology with purpose and becoming a creative, autonomous, collaborative and passionate professional. All projects are aligned with the SDG 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals) of the 2030 agenda established by the United Nations Assembly.
These are some of the current projects:
Students collaborate in an interdisciplinary project on the design and development of an analytical architecture to derive patterns in global cybersecurity-related data.
Using Industry 5.0 techniques to build an analytical environment for real-time image processing and deliver a unique user experience in the industry.
Development of a digital twin of the Villanueva de la Cañada campus for the automation of tasks with the company Avanade by Microsoft.
Use of artificial intelligence techniques to predict working hours in large international engineering projects.
International placements: As a student at UAX Business and Tech you will have the opportunity to undertake international placements at leading universities in key destinations such as the USA, London, China, Germany and Canada, among others.
These are some of the international universities where you will be able to do international placements:
International Internships: Students of the Bachelor's Degree in Physics will be able to carry out international internships in countries such as the USA, UK, Germany or Asian countries such as China, South Korea or Japan, among others.
Studying the degree in Physics, you will be trained by 95% of lecturers who combine teaching with professional activity in leading companies:
Chemical Engineer by the UAX and PhD in Computer Science (specialising in Computational Chemistry) with Cum Laude mention. He holds an MBA, Master Business Intelligence & Big Data and Master in Industry 4.0 by EOI, where he was awarded for the best MBA project 2004-2005. Winner of the CDO 2023 Award (Club Chief Data Officer) for the best advanced analytics project. With more than 20 years of business experience in mathematical modelling and data science, he has implemented more than 100 artificial intelligence and mathematical modelling models, leading multidisciplinary teams in different companies. Recently, as Head of Data, he led the global (worldwide) data science department, developing cloud architectures, data governance and advanced analytics and AI projects.
Degree in Mathematics from the UAM. He obtained the Diploma of Advanced Studies at UCM for my work on the classification of differentiable subvarieties in Lie geometry and Plücker geometry. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he has professional certifications in Differential Equations for Engineers, Particle Physics and Introduction into General Theory of Relativity. He teaches Algebraic Structures, Differential Equations, Differential Geometry, among others, in the Mathematical Engineering degree.
José Antonio holds a degree in Materials Physics from the Complutense University of Madrid. He carried out studies at the Instituto de Microelectrónica de Madrid (CSIC) on optical properties of quantum semiconductor nanostructures, having published in high impact scientific journals (Physical Review Letters, Applied Physics Letters, Physical Review B, etc). As a university lecturer, he has 25 years of experience teaching mainly mathematics and physics, currently teaching, among other subjects, linear algebra, numerical methods and quantum physics.
Joaquín holds a PhD in condensed matter physics from the Sorbonne University in Paris. He is interested in the quantum phases of matter, with special attention to Dirac and Weyl fermions. He has published numerous scientific articles in journals of high scientific impact, including Materials Today, Physical Review Letters and Communications Physics-Nature. He is currently Coordinator of the Physics Degree at the UAX and teaches the subjects Fundamentals of Physics for the Mathematical Engineering and Physics Degrees, Electromagnetism, Optics and Experimental Laboratory II in the Physics Degree. He is also interested in the internalisation of the student body, being the Coordinator of the Tech degrees of the B&T faculty.
Hugo holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Seville and a MSc in Mathematical Engineering from the University Carlos III of Madrid. His research focuses on game theory and operations research. He has published articles in high impact scientific journals in the field of applied mathematics and computation such as Fuzzy Sets and Systems or International Journal of General Systems. He has also taught at several universities and is currently professor of statistics and operations research at the Alfonso X el Sabio University.
Industrial Engineer (University of Malaga) with more than 11 years of experience in the optimisation of operational and strategic processes in multinational companies. PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt (UPC) and Cyber Security Professional (ISMS Forum). He has performed Project Management Office functions in more than 30 Engineering and Construction projects, mainly in Energy, Gas and Petrochemical plants. He currently combines his work as a lecturer in several universities with the leadership of innovation projects for the digitalisation and transfer of knowledge, holding the position of "Process Improvement Coordinator" of the company Técnicas Reunidas.
Consult the complete list of the faculty of the Bachelor's Degree in Physics
Be inspired by those who are already exploring the limits of science. Projects, experiences and university life that show how studying Physics at UAX is much more than theory.
Companies are part of your day-to-day life on campus. You will participate in innovation projects, they will certify your skills and offer you internships from the first year. Companies such as Avanade, CIMPA and Sener are already developing talent and projects with our students.
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The Bachelor's Degree in Physics at UAX prepares you to become a key figure in leading companies in many sectors, such as industry, the energy sector, strategic consultancy or the world of banking and insurance, focusing on the exploitation of new technologies such as data analysis and visualisation, problem solving or R&D.
You will be trained in statistics, algebra, mechanics, quantum physics, data analysis and programming, through Agile methodologies, you will receive strategic training for digital business management and you will work on interdisciplinary projects with students from other faculties and companies such as Avanade, Ecoalf, Quirónsalud and Caixabank, among others.
The Physics degree is dynamic and always presents new challenges and opportunities for lifelong learning. In addition, physics education offers a wide range of career opportunities.
According to current regulations, the requirements for university entrance include the possession of the Bachiller's degree and passing the EVAU (University Entrance Examination). It is also considered valid to hold a Higher Technical qualification in any discipline, whether it be Vocational Training, Plastic Arts and Design or Sports. On the other hand, there is also the possibility of access to university for people over 25 years of age by passing the corresponding entrance exam.
With the UAX Bachelor's Degree in Physics you will be connected to the professional world from the very first day:
In addition, you will have the support of the Career Services Office where we provide you with everything you need to carry out your internships and institutions, to encourage contact with the professional world right from the start.
The duration of the Physics degree at the UAX is 4 years.
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The Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee is made up of the degree programme management, a representative of the degree teaching staff, a student representative and a representative of the Vice-Rector's Office for Studies and Quality. In addition, guest members may be invited to deal with specific issues that need to be monitored.
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- Carrying out university extension activities for students.