The special feature of this programme is that you can combine the above disciplines into a comprehensive syllabus by tailoring a suitable combination according to your plans and existing knowledge in cooperation with the programme professors. However, this requires also a genuine commitment from you to develop your own skills and plan your degree.
The strong scientific emphasis of the programme makes it a natural gateway to further studies in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.
The Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods has an exceptionally great scope. The programme consists of several course packages in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.
Upon completing the Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods, you will:
As a graduate of this Master’s programme, you can work as an expert in many kinds of scientific jobs across the private and the public sectors. The employment rate in this field is good.
The programme’s particular scientific emphasis makes it a natural gateway to further studies in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science. This will usually take place within one of the research groups working on the Kumpula campus.
The programme is multi-lingual. Instruction is given in English, but the courses and assignments can also be done in Finnish or Swedish.
The scope of the programme is 120 credits (ECTS), and it is possible to complete the degree in two academic years. The degree includes:
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The programme consists of several course packages in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science. Your studies are based on
In addition, the other studies could include
Studying in this programme requires a genuine commitment from you to develop your own skills and plan your degree. You can tailor your studies according to your existing knowledge and interests in cooperation with an academic mentor, one of the programme professors. Your personal study plan will ensure that your courses form a functional and coherent combination.
The special feature of this programme is its great scope; it consists of several course packages in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science and data science:
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The courses include group and lecture instruction, exercises, literature, and workshops. Most courses also include exams or project assignments. In addition, you can complete some courses independently by taking exams.
Instruction is given in English, but the courses and assignments can also be done in Finnish or Swedish.
You can check out courses in the online course catalogue for University of Helsinki students. Please note that some courses are not taught every academic year. Finnish courses are offered for international students.
The degree contains a Master’s thesis that will demonstrate your:
The scope of the Master’s thesis is 30 credits. It is often written in one of the research groups of the Faculty, so you will become familiar with top research during your Master’s studies. Thesis projects are a natural gateway to postgraduate studies.
As a Master’s degree student, you can select studies both from your own faculty and from the other faculties at the university. Thanks to the contracts for cross-institutional studies, you can also take certain courses at other universities in Finland, so it will be easy to tailor your degree to your own interests and career goals.
The Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods has special educational collaboration with
You can also participate in research projects in your field while you are studying. Writing your Master’s thesis in cooperation with a corporation or research organisation is also a good way to improve your working-life skills or get first-hand experience of working in an international research project. The programme has close collaboration with
The programme maintains contacts with its alumni within the corporate sector. You can develop your own business concepts at the university’s entrepreneurship courses and at
Student life and especially the student organisation culture is exceptionally rich and diverse in Finland.
At the University of Helsinki, more than 250 student organisations operate within the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY), ranging from faculty and subject organisations to political and societal organisations, and from choirs and orchestras to sports and game clubs. Their activities include anniversary celebrations, academic dinner parties, cultural events, get-togethers and excursions.
Students in Finland are also entitled to many benefits and services. For example, affordable student housing, low-cost sports services and student-priced meals. You also get numerous discounts, for example, on public transport fees across the country.
As a student in this Master's Programme, you will spend most of your time at the Kumpula Campus, one of the four campuses at the University of Helsinki, and the home of the Faculty of Science.
Kumpula Campus, dedicated to research and teaching in the exact natural sciences, comprises one of the largest clusters of scientific competence in the Nordic countries. The broad nature of the disciplines and vibrant international connections offer an inspirational atmosphere, a solid basis for interdisciplinary collaboration and an active and creative scientific community of researchers and students.