Student Guide: Before and During the Master’s Thesis (TFM)
Student Guide: Before and During the Master’s Thesis (TFM)
Everything you need to know to prepare, carry out, and present your MSc Thesis.
🎓 Thesis Supervision
All members of the Theory Department @ UAM and the IFT UAM/CSIC offer the possibility to supervise MSc theses.
Topics for 2024–2025 can be found here (PEC) and here (AFC). These lists are indicative of research interests—students are free to propose new projects with supervisors.
Each thesis is worth 12 ECTS ≈ 300 hours (about 8 weeks). Defense calls: end-June/early July and early September.
1. 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 emailed.
- External Supervision: If your supervisor is outside UAM, request external supervision, get your UAM tutor’s signature, and follow required legal steps (e.g. Social Security).
- Authorization: You may begin your TFM only after all forms and approvals are complete.
2. 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
Tips:
- Keep a consistent work rhythm, don’t leave it for the last minute.
- Expect periodic check-ins from the coordination team.
3. TFM Presentation & Submission
- Documents: Annex 3 (Supervision Report), Annex 6 (Rights Assignment), Annex 7 (Confidentiality), and External Supervision Annex (if applicable).
- Thesis Format: Submit as PDF following the official guidelines sent at the beginning of the year.
- Evaluation: Final grade (0–10). Only one Matrícula de Honor can be awarded per course (Ordinary or Extraordinary call).
- Submission: All signed documents must be delivered to the tribunal secretary before the presentation day.