74 Natural Sciences Degree Programs in Finland

All technology around us is based on materials. Master in Materials Research has a great opportunity to solve grand societal problems and find discoveries in the fields of energy, food, water, safety, health and well-being, environment, sustainable use of resources and urbanisation. New fascinating materials with unexpected properties, tailored to the needs of our society, can change the way we live our everyday life.

The Master's Degree Programme in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy is a two-year (120 ECTS) full-time programme given in English. It is provided by the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. CACE combines the basics of circular economy as well as the recovery and upcycling of both metals and bio-based materials in its course curriculum, with a strong focus on analytical chemistry. Major subject is chemistry with a minimum of 75 ECTS, and you can choose optional studies for example from business, leadership, marketing, statistics, planetary wellbeing, information seeking, career planning, communications and language studies to fulfill 120 ECTS. Teaching includes practical hands-on training with instrumental analysis. Applications for this master's degree programme can be submitted once a year in January, and if you are accepted, your studies will begin in August. From this programme you will graduate with a Master of Science degree.

The Theoretical Physics track introduces the student to the intriguing diversity of physical theories and gives means to understand the world.

The Master’s Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences educates all meteorologists in Finland for weather forecasting, meteorological research and aviation safety. We also educate hydrospheric geophysicists to work in the fields of cryology, hydrology and oceanography, and chemists and aerosol physicists to work in companies.

The biomedical engineering industry is an increasingly important, global high-tech sector. In Finland, the HealthTech industry is especially strong. With the emergence of numerous small enterprises, the fields of biomedical sciences and engineering are rapidly expanding and offer diverse career options.

The Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Engineering is a cross-disciplinary degree program that provides you with a solid grounding in several core fields of engineering and the ability to follow rapid technological developments and apply scientific methods. The major subjects available in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics track are Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering.

People's need for more tailored and cost-efficient implants, devices, and health informatics solutions is growing. The biomedical engineering industry is an increasingly important, global high-tech sector. In Finland, the health tech industry is especially strong. With the emergence of numerous small enterprises, the fields of biomedical sciences and engineering are rapidly expanding and offer diverse career options. This program provides you with a solid understanding of the challenges related to biomedical and health sciences.

People's need for more tailored and cost-efficient implants, devices, and health informatics solutions is growing. The biomedical engineering industry is an increasingly important, global high-tech sector. In Finland, the health tech industry is especially strong. With the emergence of numerous small enterprises, the fields of biomedical sciences and engineering are rapidly expanding and offer diverse career options.

Aging society and increasing interest in well-being require new solutions for more personalized and precise healthcare from novel imaging to reliable, remote monitoring of patients as well as wellness devices to support prevention and rehabilitation. The biomedical engineering industry is an increasingly important, global high-tech sector. In Finland, the health program industry is especially strong. With the emergence of numerous small enterprises, the fields of biomedical sciences and engineering are rapidly expanding and offer diverse career options.

Informatics solutions for the future of biomedicine. Biomedical technology is a multidisciplinary field that builds on understanding biological systems on the molecular level and develops new approaches to advance medical and biotechnological applications. The program brings together expertise and methods in many fields in natural, medical, and engineering sciences: biology, chemistry, medicine, genetics, statistics, and computational and data sciences.

Dig into the secrets of Materials Science. The future society needs more durable, lightweight, and environmentally friendly materials. Strong knowledge of natural sciences and material science combined with a passion for developing new material solutions makes you an eligible expert.

Chemical and process engineering applies chemistry, physics, and mathematics to develop technology. Chemical and process engineering is a good choice if you are interested in natural sciences, chemistry, or technology and want to address challenges related to sustainable production and the circular economy.

In-depth knowledge and practical skills in cell technology, cell and tissue models, and tissue engineering for regenerative medicine. Biomedical technology is a multidisciplinary field that builds on understanding biological systems on the molecular level and develops new approaches to advance medical and biotechnological applications. The program brings together expertise and methods in many fields in natural, medical, and engineering sciences: biology, chemistry, medicine, genetics, statistics, and computational and data sciences.

As a student of the Master's Degree Programme, you will get multidisciplinary know-how in the fields of physics, chemistry and cell & molecular biology. If you are broadly interested in natural sciences and willing to understand nature and its phenomena from many perspectives, this programme is ideal for you.

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 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.

Both global and local environmental problems make studying biological and environmental sciences timely and important. Due to climate change and a decrease in natural resources and biodiversity, there is a growing need for specialists in the field. Studies in our international Master’s Degree Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Science provide you with the ability to understand different phenomena of life comprehensively, from the interaction between molecules to the functioning of ecosystems.

The Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences: Chemistry of Drug Development specialisation track equips you with theoretical and practical skills in drug screening, identification, design, and targeting.

The Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences: Chemistry of Materials for Sustainable Development teaches you to understand, discover, create and develop new materials that improve the quality of life.