Graduate Programs 2007
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
MASTER´S AND DOCTORATE
DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH
OPTIONS IN NON-LINEAR
PHYSICS AND NUCLEAR
SCIENCE
Interinstitutional program:
Department of Sciences
National Institute of Nuclear Research (ININ) (host institution)
Duration: Master’s degree: 4 semesters (2 years)
Doctorate degree with bachelor’s degree background:
8 semesters (4 years)
Doctorate degree with master’s degree background: 6
semesters (3 years)
Total credits: Master’s degree: 90
Doctorate degree with a bachelor’s degree background: 265
Doctorate degree with a master’s degree background: 175
Graduate Programs 2007
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
General Objectives
To perform high quality original research (pure and applied) and acquire skills for critically interpreting information
related with the specialty, according to the diverse fields it is to be found in; besides contributing to the advance of
science in the area chosen.
Specific Objectives
Non-linear Physics
To perform dynamic systems research in the non-linear aspect for the understanding of nature as a whole,
where its components are totally independent and cannot be isolated, as in the case of complex fluid dynamics
or chaotic systems.
Nuclear Science
To perform research of excellence, such as: generation of innovative analysis techniques for the solution of
environmental problems, multielemental quantitative determination, destruction of hazardous waste, studies of
geophysical phenomena and solution of archeological problems, amongst others.
Admission Profile
The applicant must:
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Hold an official bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or some related area that is to be
equivalent to those granted by the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico UAEM and accredited with
official documents.
Hold a master’s degree in sciences, chemistry, engineering or an area related to the program of the master’s
and doctorate degree in Science, accredited with official documentation.
To be connected to research or teaching in some higher education or technological development institution
To be full-time available to work for the doctoral degree program
Any other aspect considered pertinent according to the program
Admission Requirements
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Admission application
Interview with the Doctoral Studies Commission
To pass the English Language Comprehension Skills exam at the beginning of the doctoral program and for a
second language during the doctoral program, both backed by the UAEM Language department.
4. To submit original and three copies of:
 Birth certificate
 Certificate of bachelor’s degree studies or otherwise master’s degree studies with a minimum grade point
average of 8.0 on a scale from 0 to 10. This average is considered as criteria for selection, it is not a
requirement
 Official bachelor’s degree certificate or master’s degree
 Curriculum Vitae with documents of proof
5. Statement of purpose with reasons for seeking admission (original and copy)
6. Six ID size black and white photographs, non-gloss, formally dressed with light colored clothes
7. Payment of academic fees
8. Foreign applicants must submit the legalization by the Mexican Consulate of: Birth certificate, Studies
Certificate, Official bachelor’s degree certificate or Master’s degree, letter of economic solvency and legal
permanence permit/visa (FM9)
9. Other requirements laid down in the regulations
10. To submit proof of Spanish Language Proficiency, issued by the UAEM Language department in case the
student is not a native Spanish speaker
The master’s degree student that applies for admission to the doctorate degree must submit a protocol proposal for
research to be developed. A proposal for tutor and the written acceptance commitment by the tutor, as well as the
proposal of a Doctoral Committee, which is to be favorably decided on by the Doctoral Studies Commission.
Graduate Programs 2007
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Graduate profile
The graduate will be able to:
a) Develop academic activity of the highest level in his/her area of science
b) Acquire ample and solid understanding about the state of knowledge of their field of interest, while at the same
time promoting its dissemination in the academic community
c) Develop original research complying with advanced methodologies and paradigms that provide technological
and scientific contributions with recognition from the national and international academic community.
d) Develop and apply emerging fields of knowledge which contributes to meeting the needs of the local, national
and international context.
e) Participate as a department head, researcher or collaborator in research projects, scientific and technological
innovation and development in his/her field of science.
f) Advising the novel researcher through the collaboration and promotion of interdisciplinary research with groups
both of the university itself and from other institutions in order to provide solutions to problems being confronted
in our country.
g) Adopt an attitude of constant self-improvement as the foundation of his/her professional development and
scientific field.
h) Transmit the acquired knowledge in formal courses, conferences, seminars and other academic events.
i) Propose, establish protocol, organize, lead and carry out research projects.
Research areas option Non-linear Physics
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Fluids physics: simple and complex
Solitons in condensed matter and high energy
Statistical physics, stochastic processes and thermodynamics of irreversible processes
Gravitation and cosmology
Plasma physics
Research areas option Nuclear Science
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Plasma physics
Elements of internal transition, actinoids (actinides), lanthanoids (lanthanides)
Treatment and storage of radioactive waste
Nuclear reactions
Accelerators and detectors
Interaction of radiation and matter
Nuclear engineering
Radiochemistry
Department of Science
Fís. Daniel Osorio González
Department head
El Cerrillo, Piedras Blancas
Tels. (01-722) 296 - 5556,
296 – 5553 y 296 – 5554 fax.
Entity: Toluca, Mexico State
Dr. Miguel Mayorga Rojas
Graduate Studies Coordinator
mmr@uaemex.mx
Graduate Programs 2007
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México