Study programme title in Est.

Rakendusfüüsika ja andmeteadus

Study programme title in Engl.

Applied Physics and Data Science

TalTech study programme code

LAFM23

MER study programme code

238602

Study programme version code

LAFM23/24

Faculty / college

L - School of Science

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Raavo Josepson

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Physical Sciences

Broad area of study

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study field

Physical science

Curriculum group

Physics

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The aims of the study program are:
- to train internationally competitive master’s level experts who can work in different research and development institutions, Show more...
companies and services whose main activities are related to physics, mathematics and/or data science, and/or continue with his/her studies on doctoral level;
- to give an immediate research and development experience through internship, research projects and graduation thesis;
-to create basis for lifelong learning by educating and shaping the students’ value systems appropriately.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

The student who has graduated from the program:
- has a systematic knowledge of natural sciences; Show more...

- is able to recognize and formulate problems in his/her specialty and choose suitable methods for solving those problems;
- has a science-based way of thinking, knows the main developments in his/her specialty and its topical problems, understands and creates interdisciplinary connections;
- has a qualification for working as a specialist in positions related to mathematics, physics and/or data science;
- has teamwork skills;
- is able to continue with his/her studies at doctoral level and/or participate in research and development activities.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defense of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science