Study programme title in Est.

Rakendusfüüsika

Study programme title in Engl.

Applied Physics

TalTech study programme code

YAFB02

MER study programme code

1980

Study programme version code

YAFB02/24

Faculty / college

L - School of Science

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Raavo Josepson

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor study

ECTS credits

180

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

6 semesters

Study programme group

Physical Sciences

Broad area of study

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study field

Physical science

Curriculum group

Physics

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

191

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

- To give a systematic overview of the fundamentals of natural and exact sciences, Show more...
and to provide a solid basic education in applied physics and applied mathematics, adequate for specializing in different fields of natural and engineering sciences, as well as for continuation of studies at master level.
- To prepare specialists with bachelor degree, who are able to work in different research and development institutions, companies, or civil services in positions related to natural sciences and engineering.
- To provide an overview of different fields of scientific research and development in physical sciences, and to give a work experience in laboratories.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

The student who has passed the program:
- has a systematic knowledge of physical sciences; Show more...

- is able to formulate problems in his/her specialty, and able to find, analyze and use the information for solving those problems;
- within his/her specialty: knows the terminology, can explain problems and take part in professional discussions, both in Estonian and English, both orally and in writing;
- owns communication skills for teamwork, knows the fundamental concepts of project management and entrepreneurship;
- is able to use measuring instruments and methods of measurement;
- is able to analyze big data and knows the operational principles of the data infrastructure;
- has experience in modeling natural, technological and social processes.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence 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

Bachelor of Science