Materials Research

Overview

This programme has the following six study lines representing different branches of materials research: 

• experimental materials physics 

• computational materials physics 

• medical physics 

• polymer materials chemistry 

• inorganic materials chemistry  

• electronics and industrial applications

Upon graduating from the Materials Research programme taught at University of Helsinki you will :

• have a solid understanding of the essential concepts, theories, and experimental methods of materials research.
• know the different types of materials and will be able to apply and adapt theories and experimental methods to new problems in the field and assess critically other scientists’ work.
• be able to communicate information in your field to both colleagues and laymen.

Depending on the study line you choose you will gain in-depth understanding of:

• The synthesis, processing, structure and properties of inorganic materials

• Modelling methods in materials research

• The structure and dynamics of biomolecular systems

• The synthesis, structure and properties of polymers

• Applications of materials research in industrial applications

• The use of methods of physics in medicine

Career:

Experts in materials research are needed not only in research institutes and universities but also in high-tech industries as well as in hospitals. Employers of our graduates include industries like:

• the technology industry (electronics and electrotechnical industry, information technology, mechanical engineering, metal industry, consulting)

• the chemical industry

• the forest industry

• the energy industry

• medical technology

• pharmaceuticals

Many of our MSc graduates have also continued their studies in doctoral programmes in Finland and abroad.