At the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, you can complete the Bachelor’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences. We also offer a bachelor’s degree for subject teachers.
The Bachelor’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences is based on top research and prize-winning teaching. Mathematics is an independent field of science but also a universal language used in, for example, statistics, econometrics and theoretical computer science, the three other disciplines in the Bachelor’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences. The Bachelor’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences is divided into four study tracks: mathematics, statistics, econometrics and theoretical computer science.
The Bachelor’s Programme in Science is a multidisciplinary international bachelor’s programme in the natural sciences. Based on research in physics, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, computer science and data science, the programme offers comprehensive skills and competence, providing a solid basis for master’s studies in these fields.
The Bachelor’s Programme in Science is taught in English.
The master’s programmes in mathematics and statistics are designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or have other suitable qualifications. After completing a master’s programme, you will hold a Master of Science degree, which also qualifies you for doctoral studies.
The Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics is a pathway into the fascinating world of modern science, also giving you a solid basis for mathematics and statistics applications.
The programme offers four study tracks: mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and social statistics. As their specialisation options, students can choose between analysis, mathematical physics, applied analysis, probabilistic modelling, mathematical logic, mathematical modelling, stochastics, insurance and financial mathematics, algebra and topology, statistics and social statistics.
The master’s programme is multilingual, but teaching is provided in English. Courses and theses can also be completed in Finnish or Swedish, unless reasons related to teaching require otherwise.
The Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics offers a unique opportunity to study at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) at Kumpula, Viikki and Meilahti campuses. The institute provides an excellent, international environment for world-class research in its fields. In the multidisciplinary environment, students can design their studies in many different ways and take part in solving the big questions of natural sciences at the intersection of disciplines.
The master’s programme is offered in English.
The Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods provides a solid foundation in theoretical methods, modelling and mathematical and numerical analysis in physics, mathematics, chemistry and/or computer science. What makes this degree programme special is that students can combine studies from all the disciplines into a broad-ranging degree. It is well suited for the needs of basic research and various fields of application.
The master’s programme is multilingual, but teaching is provided in English. Courses and theses can also be completed in Finnish or Swedish, unless reasons related to teaching require otherwise.
The Master’s Programme in Data Science will provide you with in-depth understanding of the methods applied in data science. Data science is a modern combination of computer science and statistics, which solves problems related to the analysis and use of different types of data sets both in industry and in various fields of science. The demand for data scientists is on the rise, as data collection and analysis are becoming increasingly common throughout society. You will learn the operating principles of different methods, which will enable you to not only apply but also create solutions for new challenges in data science.
The master’s programme is multilingual, but teaching is provided in English. Courses and theses can also be completed in Finnish or Swedish, unless reasons related to teaching require otherwise.
Are you interested in working as a teacher? The bachelor’s and master’s programmes for teachers of mathematics, physics or chemistry are excellent choices for anyone interested in these disciplines, as well as in teaching and working with people.
The bachelor’s programme for teachers comprises three study tracks: teacher of mathematics, teacher of physics and teacher of chemistry. You will choose mathematics, physics or chemistry as your first teaching subject. As your second teaching subject, you can choose one of the other two subjects or a whole other subject taught at school (such as computing and software, biology or geography).
As a subject teacher, you get to do rewarding work with children and young people. You will open doors into new worlds for your pupils and help them understand how mathematics, physics and chemistry are present everywhere in and around us. In addition to working at educational institutions, you can perform various duties involving education management, design and development. The programme contains three study tracks: teacher of mathematics, teacher of physics and teacher of chemistry.
As your second teaching subject, you can choose one of the other two subjects or a whole other subject taught at school (such as computing and software, biology or geography).
The doctoral education provided by the Faculty of Science creates next-generation top researchers, which is why we recruit the most talented and motivated doctoral students. The degree qualifies graduates for an international research career in the best universities and for demanding specialist positions in society. The doctoral education is based on research carried out by the Faculty’s numerous highly esteemed international research groups, including several Academy of Finland centres of excellence.
At the Faculty of Science, studies for the doctoral degree are carried out within doctoral programmes, which require a separate application. Kumpula Campus is home to the Doctoral School in Natural Sciences. The Faculty’s doctoral degree can also be completed in one of eight doctoral programmes run by other doctoral schools.
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