Applied Physics

Overview

Why this Applied Physics MSc programme at Tallinn University of Technology ?

• Students can use modern laboratories, for instance the ones developing solar cells, semiconductor materials, etc.

• Internship in Swedbank is available for students opting for econophysics.

• Students can be involved in measurement campaigns in the Baltic Sea using modern equipment on the board of the TalTech´s research vessel "Salme" or cooperate with the national weather service using their data for research and analysis.

• Theoretical studies are connected to practices in marine, weather and climate modelling using analytical and numerical models of circulation, waves and biogeochemistry.

• Students participating in the development of regional observation methods for the marine parameters of the Baltic Sea have access to the satellite imagery acquired via cooperation with the European Space Agency.

• Students can learn how to use, and have access to operational weather and marine monitoring and forecasting services.

Future Career

Programme graduates are distinguished by their versatility – the master programme provides a systematic knowledge of natural sciences creating thereby a broad and solid basis for lifelong learning. They can work in different research and development institutions, companies and services whose main activities are related to physics, mathematics, oceanography and/or meteorology or continue the studies in PhD level.

TalTech will offer tuition-free study places for programmes taught in English for countries of the OECD