Master's Degree in Research and Scientific Communication
Turn your research into a benchmark with social impact by learning to communicate, disseminate and evaluate science effectively in the digital environment.
Discover the Master's Degree in Research and Scientific Dissemination
Félix de Moya Anegón, director of the master's degree and prominent expert in scientometrics with more than 180 publications in international journals. He has worked with organisations such as CSIC, OECD and the World Bank. He is the founder and scientific director of SCImago. Learn with a team of senior researchers in scientific research.
The UTAMED Master's Degree in Research is designed for those who seek to lead in the field of scientific research with a comprehensive approach: from the creation of knowledge to its visibility and its social impact.
Throughout this course, you will master advanced tools and strategies in scientific dissemination, research ethics and the assessment of its social impact. With a teaching load of 60 ECTS credits, this online master's degree gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, with a practical approach that prepares you to face the challenges of the professional world.
Meet the teaching staff who will teach the Master's Degree in Scientific Dissemination
The Master's Degree in Research has a team of renowned teachers, with extensive experience in the field of scientific research and communication:
Principal investigator of SCImago Research Group, with extensive experience in scientific analysis and international collaborations. He has held positions as dean and vice-rector at the UGR.
Expert in analysis and visualization of data and indicators, and in the development of scientific information systems. He works as a senior consultant and collaborator at various Latin American universities.
Vice-Rector of Research at UTAMED. National Award for Arts and Sciences Applied to Sport. Director of the Teaching and Research Department of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (2003-2020).
Creator of the National Consortium for Access to Scientific Information of Chile and expert in Scientometry. He participated in the SCOPUS Content Selection Committee from its creation in 2005 to 2012.
Senior scientist at CSIC. Specialist in the evaluation of scientific journals, standardisation criteria, standardisation processes and the use of web tools for data extracted from Scopus.
Senior consultant at SCImago, expert in the analysis of scientific production and use of scientometric indicators. Responsible for providing advice on the creation and improvement of scientific policies.
PhD in Documentation from the UEx. Coordinator of Standardisation of Authors and Institutions for rankings and scientometric studies. Specialist in scientific documentation.
What will you learn?
The Master's Degree in Scientific Dissemination will prepare you to communicate scientific knowledge in a clear, rigorous and accessible way, connecting research with society to extrapolate this information. The skills you will acquire include:
Acquire advanced skills in scientific research and its relationship with social impact.
Develop scientific communication and dissemination skills in various formats.
Apply tools to evaluate the social impact of research.
Master cutting-edge techniques to disseminate research results through publications and digital media.
Encourage an ethical and critical approach to scientific research.
Improve scientific visibility strategies both personally and institutionally.
Apply indicators of scientific production, innovation and social impact.
Who is the Master's Degree in Research aimed at?
This qualification is designed to suit your needs and help you advance in your professional career. The profiles recommended for the completion of this training:
- University graduates who wish to specialise or update their knowledge in the field of scientific research.
- Professionals in the field of social sciences, scientific communication or editorial management who want to enhance their profile in research.
- Those without a university degree who seek to develop new skills and improve their career prospects in the scientific field.
Company that endorses research training
SCImago Research Group is a leading reference in scientometrics, scientific visibility and research impact analysis. Created as a spin-off of the University of Granada and the CSIC, it has developed innovative tools such as the SJR, adopted by Scopus to evaluate scientific journals. Its work in consulting and analysis boosts the reputation and impact of research globally.
Master's Degree in Research and Scientific Dissemination FAQs
What does it take to be a science disseminator?
To be a science disseminator, you need a solid foundation in research and mastery of communication skills. Specialised training courses such as the Master's Degree in Research provide knowledge with social impact and key skills that allow you to delve into scientific methodologies and communicate with precision and clarity.
Who can carry out science dissemination work?
Anyone with a background in science, communication or education can do scientific dissemination work, provided they have the right tools to interpret and transmit knowledge in a rigorous and understandable way. The Master's Degree in Scientific Dissemination at UTAMED is designed precisely to train these professionals, training both scientists and communicators to bring science closer to society.
Why do a master's degree in research?
A Master's Degree in Research allows you to acquire the necessary skills to design, develop and communicate scientific projects with real impact. It is key training if you are looking to advance in your academic career, generate relevant knowledge and contribute to the improvement of society with a rigorous and methodological approach.
What will I learn in the research master's degree?
In the UTAMED Research Master's Degree, you will acquire key skills to lead scientific projects with social impact. You will learn to communicate and disseminate science in digital environments, evaluate its social impact and apply scientific production indicators.