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 ECTS of elective studies. As elective studies, you are free to choose various kinds of courses. Some suggested options for elective studies are listed below.

• complete compulsory language studies (see below for details),
• select additional courses from the major,
• select individual courses from other programmes at Aalto University,
• select a minor, if it fits into your degree (see all Aalto minors). For non-Finnish students, the Language Centre minor Finnish as a second language is recommended, enabling them to achieve and demonstrate a wide range of Finnish language skills.
• select individual courses from other Finnish higher education institutions,
• participate in an international student exchange programme,
• take courses at a partner university through an international university network that Aalto is a member of, such as the Unite! Alliance. See International university networks for details,
• complete professional training in Finland or abroad; courses CHEM-E0130 Professional Training or CHEM-E0135 International Professional Training.

Elective studies must be bachelor or master’s level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in. All studies planned to be taken at another Finnish University or abroad should be approved in the personal study plan before taking the courses.

Elective studies may not overlap with student's other studies. For this reason, the programme may restrict the choices in elective studies.

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

Compulsory language studies

According to Government Decree on University Degrees (794/2004), student shall demonstrate proficiency in Finnish and Swedish language that is required of central government staff in bilingual public organisations under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003) and that is necessary for their own field; and proficiency in at least one foreign language that enables students to monitor progress in their own field and operate in an international setting.

Students with Bachelor's degree not from Finland

Students who have received their pre-university education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, or received their education abroad, are required to complete only 3 ECTS in one foreign language, including both oral and written proficiency. Relevant courses (marked with ‘o’ and ‘w’) are offered by the Aalto University Language Center. Basic Finnish and Swedish courses also meet the language requirement.

Language studies are included in students’ elective studies and are agreed in the personal study plan (HOPS).

You can find more information about language courses and language requirements from the Language Centre.