A graduate is able to: 

• Design, synthesize, characterize, and apply molecules and materials
• Describe structure and properties of molecules and materials using fundamental 
  principles across different length-scales: from atoms to molecules; from molecules to 
  nano; from nano to surface and bulk
• Work independently in research and development laboratories
• Model molecules and materials with computational methods
• Identify and address sustainability needs when creating molecules and materials
• Apply one’s knowledge of materials and molecules in academia, industry, and society
• Design, execute, and report on a scientific or research and development project to 
  address academic, industrial, and societal problems.
• Identify challenges, ideate, experiment and implement feasible solutions, and has 
  capability and perseverance for acting in an environment of risks and uncertainty.
• Engage in scientific discussions in fields of science, engineering and technology and 
  communicate the findings in oral and written form
• Follow development of one’s field and acquire and process new scientific, 
  technological, and societal information
• Act and communicate as an expert in multidisciplinary teams on multi-dimensional 
  problems, and being able to reflect, present and justify decision making in such 
  teams
• Assess sustainability-related challenges and contribute with one’s field specific 
  expertise for sustainable future solutions.

Code: CHEM3094
Scope: 61 op
Programme director: Kari Laasonen

Pääaine suomeksi: Kemia ja materiaalitiede
Huvudämne på svenska: Kemi och materialvetenskap

The degree contains 29 credits of elective studies. You can browse all currently offered courses on courses.aalto.fi.

Detailed information about the contents of courses can be found from SISU. No login needed.

Language studies

Language studies are mandatory according to Aalto degree regulation. If you have taken equivalent language studies in your bachelor’s degree, you do not have to take them in your master’s degree. This means 3 ECTS credits including both oral and written part. You can select courses that have letters O (for oral) and W (for written) in their name. Also basic Finnish courses can be applied here.

Professonal training

Students can include training in their studies. One of the training courses below can be included in elective studies.

• CHEM-E0130 Professional Training (3–5 cr)
• CHEM-E0135 International Professional Training (3–5 cr)

Minor

Students can also include a minor in their studies as part of the elective studies. All minors offered in Aalto can be found here.