Master's programme in particle physics and astrophysical sciences
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| 120 cr | Degree |
| Complete 120 cr | Correponding course in the old system (studies done before 1.8.2017) |
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Advanced studies in Particle physics and astrophysical sciences
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| 90-120 cr
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Compulsory courses for all study tracks
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| 35 cr |
| Compulsory | Complete all 3 courses Included in the advanced studies of a study track |
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Master's thesis | PAP350 | 30 cr | Course | Compulsory |
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MSc Maturity test | PAP399 | 0 cr | Course | Compulsory |
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Seminar in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences | PAP301 | 5 cr | Course | Compulsory |
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Optional courses for all study tracks | | 0-25 cr |
| Optional | Included in the advanced studies of a study track |
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Course supporting scientific knowledge
| PAP402(A-E) | 5-10 cr | Course | Optional |
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Special course in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences | PAP410(1-99) | 5-10 cr | Course | Optional |
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Optional study tracks
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| Compulsory | Choose 1 study track |
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Study track in Astrophysical Sciences |
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Advanced Studies in Astrophysical Sciences | PAP3001 | 90-120 cr | Study module | Alternative |
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Compulsory courses for all study tracks |
| 35 cr |
| Compulsory | Courses listed in the beginning of the degree structure |
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Compulsory course package
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Astrophysical sciences core package |
| 15 cr | Course package | Compulsory | Complete all 3 courses |
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Open problems in modern astrophysics | PAP302 | 5 cr | Course | Compulsory |
| 53942 Open problems in modern astrophysics |
Statistical Inverse Methods | PAP303 | 5 cr | Course | Compulsory |
| 53834 Tilastolliset inversiomenetelmät |
Plasma Physics | PAP304 | 5 cr | Course | Compulsory |
| 53765 Plasmafysiikka |
Optional course packages
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Observational astronomy course package |
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Advanced Course in Observational Astronomy I | PAP306 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53858 Havaitsevan tähtitieteen jatkokurssi I |
Advanced Course in Observational Astronomy II | PAP307 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53941 Havaitsevan tähtitieteen jatkokurssi II |
Special Course in Observational Astronomy
| PAP308 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53857 IRAF Data Reduction for Imaging and Spectroscopy |
Interstellar Matter | PAP309 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53956 Tähtien välinen aine |
Radio astronomy | PAP310 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53854 Radiotähtitiede |
Small Bodies in the Solar System | PAP311 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53856 Aurinkokunnan pienkappaleet I |
Time Series Analysis in Astronomy | PAP312 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53850 Aikasarja-analyysi tähtitieteessä I |
Variable Stars | PAP313 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53932 Muuttuvat tähdet |
Theoretical astronomy course package |
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Introduction to light scattering | PAP314 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53864 Sähkömagneettinen sironta ja absorptio
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Computational light scattering | PAP315 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53919 Sähkömagneettinen sironta I |
Astrophysical light scattering problems | PAP316 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53825 Sähkömagneettinen sironta II |
Scientific Computing III | MATR322 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Galactic dynamics | PAP317 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53918 Dynamiikan jatkokurssi tähtitieteessä |
Galaxy formation and evolution | PAP318 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53863 Galaksien synty ja kehitys |
High Energy Astrophysics | PAP319 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53833 Suurenergia-astrofysiikka |
Radiative Transfer | PAP320 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53852 Säteilynkuljetus |
Special course in Astronomy
| PAP411(1-99) | 5-10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Space physics course package |
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Space Applications of Plasma Physics | PAP305 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53769 Plasmafysiikan avaruussovelluksia |
Solar Physics | PAP321 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53743 Auringon fysiikka |
Advanced Space Plasma Physics | PAP323 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53766 Avaruusfysiikan jatkokurssi |
Numerical Methods in Scientific Computing | MATR322 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Numerical space physics | PAP324 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Basics of Monte Carlo simulations | MATR323 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Special Course in Space Physics | PAP412(1-99) | 5-10 cr
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Study track in Particle Physics and Cosmology |
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Advanced Studies in Particle Physics and Cosmology | PAP3002 | 90-120 cr | Study module | Alternative |
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Compulsory courses for all study tracks |
| 35 cr |
| Compulsory | Courses listed in the beginning of the degree structure |
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Compulsory course package
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Particle Physics and Cosmology core package |
| 5-10 cr | Course package | Compulsory | |
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Introduction to Particle physics I | PAP332 | 5 cr
| Course | Alternative | Choose either this or PAP326 Cosmology II | 53230 Johdatus hiukkasfysiikkaan I |
Introduction to Particle physics II | PAP325 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative | Choose also this if you chose PAP332 Introduction to Particle Physics I
| 53250 Johdatus hiukkasfysiikkaan II |
Cosmology II | PAP326 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative | Choose either this or PAP332 Introduction to Particle Physics I
| 53758 Kosmologia II |
Optional course packages
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Quantum physics course package |
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Quantum mechanics IIa | TCM302 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Quantum mechanics IIb | TCM303 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Mathematical methods of physics IIIa | TCM304 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Mathematical methods of physics IIIb | TCM305 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Instrumentation of particle physics course package |
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Gaseous radiation detectors and scintillators | PAP338 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53261 Radiation detectors: gaseous detectors and scintillators |
Semiconductor radiation detectors | PAP339 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53263 Säteilyn ilmaisimet II |
Physics of semiconductor devices | PAP340
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| 530184 Puolijohdefysiikka |
Laboratory course on instrumentation | PAP328 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Experimental methods in particle physics course package |
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Particle physics phenomenology | PAP327 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53295 Hiukkasfysiikan fenomenologia |
Particle physics experiments | PAP329 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53299 Hiukkasfysiikan kokeet |
Computing methods in high energy physics | PAP331 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 530226 Suurenergiafysiikan laskentamenetelmiä |
Statistical methods | PAP334 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 530088 Tilastolliset menetelmät |
Basics of Monte Carlo simulations | MATR323 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Courses from particle physics package |
| 5-15 cr | Courses | Alternative |
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Particle physics course package |
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Introduction to Particle physics II | PAP325 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Quantum field theory I | TCM311 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 537013 Kvanttikenttäteoria I |
Quantum field theory II | TCM312 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 537014 Kvanttikenttäteoria II |
Courses from exp. methods in particle physics package |
| 5-10 cr | Courses | Alternative |
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Introduction to the Physics of Neutrinos | PAP344 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Path Integral Quantization of Gauge Field Theories | PAP346 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Theories beyond the standard model | PAP347 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53281 Standardimallin laajennukset |
Special course in Particle Physics | PAP413(1-99) | 5 -10cr | Course | Alternative |
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Cosmology course package |
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Cosmology II | PAP326 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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General relativity
| PAP335 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
| 53736 Yleinen suhteellisuusteoria |
General relativity I | PAP348 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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General relativity II | PAP349 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Quantum field theory I | TCM311 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Quantum field theory II | TCM312 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Galaxy Survey Cosmology
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Galaxy Survey Cosmology | PAP352 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Gravitational Lensing | PAP353 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Cosmological Perturbation Theory | PAP342 | 10 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Gravitation waves | PAP345 | 5 cr | Course | Alternative |
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Other studies
| PAP400 | 0 - 30 cr | Study module |
| Choose 0 - 30 cr. (Rest of 120 credits) |
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Other Studies in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences |
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| Optional | Complete there courses if they (or similar contents) are not included in your Bachelor's degree |
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Cosmology I | FYS2081 | 5 cr | Course | Optional |
| 53757 Kosmologia I |
Quantum statistics | FYS2019 | 5 cr | Course | Optional |
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Mekaniikan jatkokurssi | FYS2028 | 5 cr | Course | Optional |
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Kvanttilaskenta | FYS2029 | 5 cr | Course | Optional |
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Working life and expertise |
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Career planning |
| 0 cr | Integrated to the PAP301 seminar course | Compulsory |
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Practical training
| PAP401 | 5 cr | Course | Optional |
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Internationalization period - Mobility window |
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| Optional | Studies completed during the international period will be transferred to the advanced studies module or to other studies depending on their content. They can be transferred as a study module or individual courses. |
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Study module completed in a foreign university | PAP450 | 15-20 cr | Study module | Optional |
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Course completed in another university | PAP404 | 1-10 cr | Course | Optional |
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Personal Study Plan (PSP) |
| 0 cr | Integrated to the PAP301 seminar course | Compulsory |
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University's own student feedback |
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Freely chosen study modules |
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Freely chosen courses |
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Academic Writing for Students in English-Medium Master's Degree Programmes 1 | 993734 | 2 cr | Course | Optional |
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Academic Writing for Students in English-Medium Master's Degree Programmes 2 | 993734 | 2 cr | Course | Optional |
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Finnish 1A | FINN-111 | 3 cr | Course | Optional |
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Finnish 1B | FINN-112 | 3 cr | Course | Optional |
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Course supporting scientific knowledge
| PAP402(A-E) | 0-10 cr | Course | Optional |
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Study modules offered to students from other degree programmes |
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Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences, study module, min. 15 cr | PAP390 | min. 15 cr | Study module |
| Choose 15, 25 or 35 cr courses of the Master's Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences |
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