Degree Programme in Materials Science and Engineering, MSc (Tech)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Erkki Levänen, Petri Vuoristo |
| Faculty Secretary: | Leila Holmström |
| Study Coordinator: | Outi Väisänen, Jenni Lassila |
Learning Outcomes
| - | Studies in the International Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, will provide students with:
the competence to apply the knowledge acquired during advanced studies and a scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks the competence to operate in different expert, development and management positions in working life the competence to participate in societal debate pertaining to technology the competence to use English language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to scientific activities and societal debate in their field After achieving the previous mentioned learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a PhD / Doctoral degree and continuous learning |
Structure
Common Core Studies, 20 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | To gain adequate language, communication and cooperation skills and readiness to cooperate in a multidisciplinary community. |
| - | To gain an extensive prerequisite knowledge for pursuing subject studies in the field of materials engineering. |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| KIE-10016 Suomi-startti | 3 cr | IV |
| KIE-34156 Thesis Writing | 3 cr | V |
| MOL-12286 Master's Thesis Seminar | 1 cr | V |
| MOL-32227 Electron Microscopy | 6 cr | IV |
| MOL-32306 Materials Performance | 6 cr | IV |
| TTI-50006 Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 cr | IV |
| Total | 20 cr |
Major Studies
| Study block | Credit points |
| Biomaterials | 30 cr |
| Mechanics of Materials | 30 cr |
| Metallic and Ceramic Materials | 32 cr |
| Metallic and Ceramic Materials | 50 cr |
| Polymeric Materials | 50 cr |
| Polymeric Materials | 31 cr |
Minor Studies
Minor can be freely selected from the TUT modules offered in English.
Elective Studies, 10 cr
A student can freely select the courses which (s)he wants to study.
A student doesn't have to include elective studies in to degree if the extent of the degree meets the minimum requirement of 120 cr without them.
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | To carry out and document independently a study using scientific methods. |
| - | To demonstrate maturity required for a university degree. |
| - | To demonstrate professional skills in the field of the student's major subject. |
| - | To gather systematically knowledge related to the chosen field of specialty, combine different sets of data and analyse information. |
| - | To know how to apply good scientific principles within thesis area. |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| OPN-9006 Master's Thesis | 30 cr | V |
| TUT-8930 Proficiency Test for Master's Thesis | 0 cr | V |
| Total | 30 cr |
Completion and reporting of a large independent scientific assignment. Student gains ability to understand the scientific and professional concepts of the major.In connection with the thesis, the student has to write a proficiency test, which is an essay on a topic related to the thesis.