Student Guide: Before and During the Master’s Thesis (TFM)
Everything you need to know to prepare, carry out, and present your MSc Thesis.
Step 1: Thesis Supervision & TFM Selection
The first thing you should do is check the list of available Master’s Thesis (TFM) projects. You may choose a topic in any of the programme’s specialities, but please note that some courses are strongly recommended to ensure good progress and performance in your thesis.
All members of the Theory Department at UAM and the IFT UAM/CSIC are available to supervise MSc theses. Each thesis is worth 12 ECTS (approximately 300 hours, or about 8 weeks of work).
Master’s Thesis Topics 2025/2026
If you already know your choice and have spoken with your tutor/supervisor, please register here:
Register for your TFM1. Before Starting Your TFM
- Topic Presentation: Attend the session where thesis offers are presented. Choose a project aligned with your interests.
- Mandatory Forms: After choosing, complete and submit Annex 2C (Excel) and Annex 1B (Word). Updated documents will be sent by email.
- External Supervision: If your supervisor is outside UAM, request external supervision, obtain your UAM tutor’s signature, and follow the necessary legal steps (e.g. Social Security registration).
- Authorization: You may begin your TFM only after all forms and approvals are complete.
Block 1 · Start your journey
Topic, supervisor, work plan & reading method.
Go to Block 12. During Your TFM
Stay in touch with your supervisor and maintain steady progress. Regular monitoring ensures smooth development.
For support, contact: coordinador.master.fisicateorica@uam.es
- Keep a consistent work rhythm: Don’t leave everything for the last minute.
- Expect periodic check-ins: The coordination team may contact you to follow up on your progress.
3. TFM Presentation & Submission
- Documents: Annex 3 (Supervision Report), Annex 6 (Rights Assignment), Annex 7 (Confidentiality), and the External Supervision Annex (if applicable).
- Thesis Format: Submit your thesis as a PDF following the official formatting guidelines provided at the beginning of the year.
- Evaluation: The final grade is given on a 0–10 scale. Only one Matrícula de Honor can be awarded per call (Ordinary or Extraordinary).
- Submission: All signed documents must be delivered to the tribunal secretary before the day of your presentation.
Remember
This guide will help you comply with all administrative and academic requirements to successfully complete your TFM.