Study contents

During the first year of your Bachelor’s studies, you will attend introductory courses and basic courses in key subjects that are important to all engineering students regardless of their major. These include mathematics, physics, chemistry, industrial management, programming, and languages. You will progress onto major and minor studies in your second and third years. You will choose one major from four possibilities: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering. Your major will include the Bachelor’s thesis. In addition to your major, you will complete a minor subject module of your choice.

We are committed to investing in new and innovative learning environments and encourage the use of new technological solutions to continuously develop the quality of teaching and learning. The Bachelor’s program in Science and Engineering makes use of various teaching methods. Courses often consist of a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, tutorials, group work, assignments, independent study, and an examination. Students at Tampere University work both independently and in close collaboration with their fellow students. Besides developing their theoretical and analytical skills, our students learn to work independently, take responsibility for their studies, and become accustomed to communicating and working as part of a multicultural group.

Your eligibility to apply for admission to the different Master's programs offered by Tampere University is determined based on the major and minor subjects included in your Bachelor’s degree.

Specialisations

In the specialization of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the Bachelor’s program in Science and Engineering you may choose your major subject among these four options freely according to your own interests:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science

Mathematics

Mathematics is an essential tool in natural science, engineering, medicine, finance, and the social sciences. Bachelor’s studies in mathematics at Tampere University provide a strong foundation in all the key areas of mathematics as well as analytical thinking. Instruction is integrated into research, including topics such as mathematical analysis and system theory with application, generalized and applied logic, and Big Data data mining.

Physics

Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines that aims at understanding the ingredients and laws of the universe. Applications of physics can be found in all fields of technology from nanoscience to medical devices and atmospheric and space research. In Tampere, Bachelor’s studies in physics offer a deep dive into both classical and modern physics, including specialized courses in, for example, nanophysics, quantum mechanics, and optics. This provides you with a jump start towards MSc studies at Tampere University with a specialization in Computational Physics, Aerosol Physics, or Optics and Photonics.

Chemistry

Due to its relevance in essentially all domains of natural and life sciences, chemistry is oftentimes coined as the Central Science. Chemical transformations form also the basis for the development of new materials which lay the foundations for technologies ranging from energy production, valorization of natural resources, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. By doing your Bachelor studies with us, you will obtain a solid knowledge of basic chemical principles that will help you delve into these exciting application areas. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will gain hands-on laboratory experience and get a chance to follow, or even participate in, the research conducted at the Chemistry & Advanced Materials Group.

Biomedical Engineering

In our growing society there is a need for new, innovative, devices able to 1) substitute, augment or repair tissue, 2) collect, store and analyze physiological data, or 3) mimic real organs in view of better understanding human biology and disease. Biomedical engineering is an area in constant expansion that brings you to the interface of engineering and biology

In this BSc program, you will learn to use your competence in physics, math,s and chemistry, and apply them, to engineer and design new medical devices and solutions for healthcare. The background you will gain will allow you to be an asset to companies dealing with medical technologies or to continue toward a career in academia. You will gain unique knowledge on regulatory and quality issues pertaining to the biomedical field, you will also learn about advanced therapy medicinal products. For those interested in the quality and safety of medical devices, a minor in medical device regulation is organized.

The Major will not only open the door to MSc programs such as Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomedical micro-and nano-devices, and health technology/informatics but can also constitute a path toward degrees in Industrial Engineering and Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology.

Materials Science

Materials form the basis of our current technological development and hold the key for a sustainable future and improved quality of living. The development and improvement of materials and their performance requires solid understanding of materials. Materials science is an interdisciplinary field of study at the intersection of both engineering and natural sciences. The bachelor’s major in materials science at Tampere University covers all classes of materials – metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers and composites. The students gain from flexibility in choosing their study courses, small tutoring groups, practical laboratory work, group projects, exposure to industry and international experience. The studies cover materials structure, properties, manufacturing and characterization. The Bachelor studies provide a suitable foundation for continuing in Master’s degree programme in Materials Science and Engineering and other disciplines.

Strong knowledge of materials science and engineering, combined with your enthusiasm to develop new material solutions for the challenges of society and industry, will make you a sought-after expert. Come and study the fundamental paradigms of processing-structure-property-performance correlations that hold the key to engineering new materials and applications! Innovate and engineer materials that will impact in the technological landscape and change the world for a better and sustainable future!

Continuing to Master's studies

After completing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, you are eligible to continue your studies directly in one of Tampere University’s Master’s programs in English. The subjects and courses studied in the Bachelor’s degree determine which Master’s programs you are eligible for. Studies in at least the following programs are possible:

• Master’s Programme in Automation Engineering
• Master’s Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
• Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences
• Master’s Programme in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management
• Master’s Programme in Information Technology
• Master’s Programme in Materials Science and Engineering
• Master’s Programme in Photonic Technologies
• Master’s Programme in Science and Engineering

Details on the required Bachelor’s level subjects or other prerequisites for continuing studies in the Master’s level major subjects are available are listed separately in each Master's program's details.

After completing the degree of Master of Science in Technology you are eligible to pursue a doctoral degree.

Structure of studies

The Bachelor’s program in Science and Engineering is a three-year program that requires 180 credits.

Master’s programmes at Tampere University comprise 120 credits. It takes two years of full-time study to complete the degree of Master of Science in Technology.

Thesis

Students pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology are expected to complete a Bachelor’s thesis in their third year. The thesis explores a topic related to your major subject. The thesis demonstrates your ability to apply your acquired knowledge and skills and uses scientific methods to process relevant information. The extent of the Bachelor’s thesis, including the Bachelor’s thesis seminar, is 10 credits.

The Master’s thesis, which is written towards the end of Master’s studies, is a more extensive independent scientific assignment. The extent of the Master’s thesis is 30 credits.

The Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering is a cross-disciplinary programme that gives you a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering. The major subjects available in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics track are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science.

The programme equips you with the competence to use scientific methods in your further studies, research or working life and to follow developments in the fields of engineering. By studying in a multicultural group with students from all over the world, you will also acquire strong language, communication and collaboration skills and the ability to operate in a multidisciplinary and international community. Besides providing a strong theoretical foundation for further studies in the fields of engineering, the programme places special emphasis on internationality, employability and connections to the industry. With this unique combination, the programme makes you well-prepared for the international world of research and industry.

When first admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering you are granted the right to study towards a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree at Tampere University. After completing the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology, you will have multiple options to choose from among the Master’s programmes offered in English at Tampere University.

Students who complete the Bachelor’s program in Science and Engineering receive a Bachelor's degree and a well-rounded education that opens up a wide range of career options. By carefully selecting the courses counted towards your Bachelor's degree to suit your preferred Master's program, you can set a direction for your future career. Our graduates have career opportunities, for example, in research and development in industry and academic research and teaching.

Internationalization

The studies included in the English-taught degree programs at Tampere University are international by nature, as the student groups consist of students from all over the world. In the Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering, special attention is given to working in a multicultural group and in an international setting. Tampere University also offers plenty of other opportunities for internationalization, such as international student tutoring, tandem language learning, and international Demola projects. It is also possible for students to complete their minor subject in another institution while on student exchange. At the Master’s level, students can, for example, choose to write their Master’s thesis abroad.

Co-operation with other parties

In addition to studies in one’s degree program, students may take full advantage of the teaching offered by the Tampere higher education community ranging from technical to vocational studies in various fields.