Exact Sciences: Materials Chemistry

The Master’s Degree Programme in Exact Sciences – Materials Chemistry at the University of Turku teaches you to understand, discover, create and develop new materials that improve quality of life!

Quick Facts

Full-time Duration:	2 years
Starting in:	late August
Tuition Fee:	Free for citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries €12,000/academic year
Location:	Turku, Finland

At the University of Turku, the research in materials chemistry consists of fundamental research of material properties as well as that of interfaces, surfaces, and nanostructures from a chemical point of view. Applied research focuses on functionalized organic electronics, luminescent materials, and porous carriers as well as nanotechnology, detection technology, energy storage, and conversion.

Upon graduation of the Master’s Degree Programme in Exact Sciences – Materials Chemistry at the University of Turku, you will be able to use the diverse set of skills acquired as part of this track, including experimental, theoretical, and numerical techniques to produce and analyse new chemical projects.

The track of Materials Chemistry is one of six specialisation tracks of the Master’s Degree Programme in Exact Sciences. Other tracks of the programme are:

Astronomy and Space Physics,
Chemistry of Drug Development,
Materials Physics,
Theoretical Physics,
and Mathematics and Statistics.

Programme Structure:

The structure is modular. All modules have 20 ECTS. The track has two obligatory modules that contain the core material of the field. In addition, you may choose one thematic module from other modules offered within the MDP in Exact Sciences or other programmes at the University of Turku. The fourth module consists of freely chosen courses and an obligatory Finnish language and culture course.

A master’s thesis (30 ECTS), and seminar, an internship, or a project work (10 ECTS) are also required. You can replace the project work by participating in a Capstone project (10 ECTS) organised by the Department of Computing. We recommend this for those students who aim to work in the industry after graduation.

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In the Materials Chemistry track you can choose from four different fields: applied materials chemistry, fundamental materials chemistry, coordination chemistry or applied luminescence materials. One obligatory module consists of courses presenting the basics of functional, hybrid, and composite materials. It is an introduction to different experimental techniques used in materials characterisation. You will also be trained in using advanced instrumentation as different FTIR techniques, fluorescence, UV-Vis- and Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, electrochemical techniques. The practical laboratory project of the other obligatory model offers training in producing materials for their potential use in different applications as solar cells, supercapacitors, sensors and actuators.

You are free to choose the thematic module from those offered in the Faculty of Sciences or take a suitable minor subject, even one offered by other faculties. Thematic modules offered by the MDP in Exact Sciences include biomaterials, electronics materials, modelling and functional materials. Possible minor subjects are e.g. physics, biochemistry, biology, business creation and innovation.

In the module of other studies, you can choose any courses you want from the entire offering of the University in addition to the obligatory course of Finnish for foreigners.

“My favorite thing about studying at UTU is the inspiration I get from the teachers’ love and appreciation for the courses they teach and for us as their students. This is one of my major motivating forces at the moment. It’s also uplifting to feel like you, your time, and your thoughts are valued and respected.”

Nour Mustafa – Master’s student in Biomedical Sciences: Biomedical Imaging

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Career Prospects

The prospects for employment at relatively senior levels are excellent for those trained in the physical and chemical sciences. Thanks to the broad scope of the programme, the skills, and knowledge developed as part of this education at the University of Turku provide many employment opportunities in different areas.

As a materials chemist, you can either go on for further studies for a carrier in academics or be hired by the industry in a wide range of specialisation, from Biofuel production, metal industry, nanotechnology, energy conversion, displays, drug detection, and delivery, etc.

Career in Research

The Master’s degree makes you eligible for scientific postgraduate degree studies – doctoral and licentiate degrees. The University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) has a Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences that covers all of the disciplines of this Master’s degree programme.

The doctoral studies incur no tuition fees, and PhD students often receive either a salary or a grant to cover their living expenses.

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