The basis of natural sciences is the modelling of phenomena and solving these models. The Master’s programme in theoretical and computational methods will give you a strong basis in the theoretical methods, modelling, and mathematical and numerical analysis within physics, mathematics, chemistry and/or computer science.

The special feature of this programme is that you can combine the above disciplines into a comprehensive programme.  It is well suited for the needs of fundamental and applied research. This programme requires a strong commitment from you to develop your own skills and plan your degree.  You can tailor your programme according to your existing knowledge and interests, in cooperation with the programme professors.

The programme’s strong 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.

Upon completing the Master’s programme, you will:

• Have a solid basis of skills in your chosen scientific field
• Have good skills in analytical and computational thinking and deduction
• Be able to apply theoretical and computational methods to the analysis and understanding of problems in various fields  
• Be able to generalise information on scientific phenomena, and identify the inner relationships
• Be able to create mathematical models of natural phenomena
• Be able to solve the models, both analytically and numerically

As a graduate of this Master’s programme you can work as an expert in many kinds of scientific jobs in the private and the public sectors. The employment rate in this field is good.

Further information about the studies on the Master's programme website.