Applied Physics
Study programme title in Est.
Rakendusfüüsika
Study programme title in Engl.
Applied Physics
TalTech study programme code
YAFM02
MER study programme code
2063
Study programme version code
YAFM02/22
Faculty / college
L - School of Science
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Raavo Josepson
Language of instruction
English
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
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
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
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,
companies and services whose main activities are related to physics, mathematics, oceanography and/or meteorology, 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. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
The student who has graduated from the program:
- has a systematic knowledge of natural sciences;

- 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, is able to understand and create interdisciplinary connections;
- has a qualification for working as a specialist in positions related to mathematics, physics, oceanography and/or meteorology;
- has teamwork skills;
- is able to continue with his/her studies at doctoral level and/or participate in research and development activities. Show more...
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.
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. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science (applied physics)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
6.0
Core studies
30.0
Special studies
48.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
30.0
Total
120.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 6: physics and mathematics
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         MODULE: Entrepreneurship 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      Create an understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship and it is processes,
      the role of entrepreneur and the principles of business planning and development (incl growth) process, also about the main aspects of the activities of enterprises in the context of external business environment. To give an opportunity for students on the basis of chosen business idea to practically plan the business process, design business model and compile business plan through teamwork and interdisciplinary study, which is supporting students in their career choice of becoming entrepreneur or entrepreneurial employee.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      - explaining the essence of entrepreneurship, phases of entrepreneurship processes and business planning as well as the main activities of enterprises;

      - assessing own abilities to initiate teamwork and activate on the development of business ideas in real life and handle risks;
      - assessing business opportunities and analysing them based on problems needful to solve, uncovered market nisches and development trends;
      - carrying out market and competition analysis originated from choosen business opportunities, compiling the general and competition strategy for planned enterprise;
      - designing full marketing mix for enterprise (products/services, pricing policy, market channels and promotion activities);
      - compiling report for profit, cash flows and balance prognosis and cost-benefit analysis;
      - presenting and justifying the feasibility of business model (business plan).       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Core Studies 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      To create opportunities to get a basic knowledge in physics and mathematics,
      a prerequisite for further specialized studies. Develop self-study skills, and capability of making connections between theoretical knowledge and practical tasks.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Student can use basic concepts of scientific computing, dynamics,
      continuum mechanics and equations of mathematical physics for solving problems.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
      NSO8071
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Continuum Mechanics
      YFX1500
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Scientific Computing
      YFX1510
      6.0
      4.0
      2.5
      0.0
      1.5
      E
      K
      Equations of Mathematical Physics
      YMX8140
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Deep Learning for Science
      YMX8170
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 30.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Physics and Mathematics I 24.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      Create opportunities to get physical and mathematical knowledge necessary for working in the field of specialization.
      Learning outcomes
      Student is able to use fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and nonlinear dynamics for solving practical tasks and in research.
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Research Seminar
      LTX1000
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Internship (Internship)
      YFX1020
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Quantum Mechanics
      YFX1180
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Mathematical Modelling and Nonlinear Dynamics
      YFX1520
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Physics and Mathematics II 24.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      Develop skills and knowledge in physics and/or mathematics in the field of specialty.
      Learning outcomes
      Student can use skills and knowledge in physics and/or mathematics necessary for working in the field of his/her specialization.
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Turbulence and Mixing
      YFX1100
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Practical Spectroscopy
      YFX1110
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      H
      S
      Solid State and Semiconductor Physics
      YFX1120
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Introduction to Particle Physics
      YFX1130
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Reactor Physics
      YFX1140
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Seminar of Applied Mechanics
      YFX1530
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      S
      Applied Mathematics
      YMX8150
      9.0
      6.0
      3.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Free Choice Courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      The aim of the free-choice module is to let the student choose study topics according to his/her personal interests and/or specialization.
      Learning outcomes
      Student has deeper knowledge in the field of his/her specialty or personal interest.
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         MODULE: Graduation Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      The graduation thesis is independently written paper on topics in applied physics,
      applied mathematics, applied mechanics, oceanography and/or meteorology. The graduation thesis expresses the level of knowledge in subjects of curricula, ability of individual work, ability to work with scientific literature and other sources of information, ability to express own thoughts, and also to see connections with practice.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      He/she is able logically present his/her knowledge, is able to work independently,
      is able to pose problems and find solutions, is able to work with scientific literature and monographs, find a way in modern info society, knows the role of his/her field of study in the society, is able to solve independently problems connected with his/her field of study.       Show more...
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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           1st Semester
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           2nd Semester
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           3rd Semester
  • +
       MAIN SPECIALITY 7: oceanography and meteorology
    • +
         MODULE: Entrepreneurship 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      Create an understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship and it is processes,
      the role of entrepreneur and the principles of business planning and development (incl growth) process, also about the main aspects of the activities of enterprises in the context of external business environment. To give an opportunity for students on the basis of chosen business idea to practically plan the business process, design business model and compile business plan through teamwork and interdisciplinary study, which is supporting students in their career choice of becoming entrepreneur or entrepreneurial employee.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      - explaining the essence of entrepreneurship, phases of entrepreneurship processes and business planning as well as the main activities of enterprises;

      - assessing own abilities to initiate teamwork and activate on the development of business ideas in real life and handle risks;
      - assessing business opportunities and analysing them based on problems needful to solve, uncovered market nisches and development trends;
      - carrying out market and competition analysis originated from choosen business opportunities, compiling the general and competition strategy for planned enterprise;
      - designing full marketing mix for enterprise (products/services, pricing policy, market channels and promotion activities);
      - compiling report for profit, cash flows and balance prognosis and cost-benefit analysis;
      - presenting and justifying the feasibility of business model (business plan).       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Core Studies 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      To create opportunities to get a basic knowledge in physics and mathematics,
      a prerequisite for further specialized studies. Develop self-study skills, and capability of making connections between theoretical knowledge and practical tasks.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Student can use basic concepts of scientific computing, dynamics,
      continuum mechanics and equations of mathematical physics for solving problems.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
      NSO8071
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Continuum Mechanics
      YFX1500
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Scientific Computing
      YFX1510
      6.0
      4.0
      2.5
      0.0
      1.5
      E
      K
      Equations of Mathematical Physics
      YMX8140
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Deep Learning for Science
      YMX8170
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 30.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Oceanography and Meteorology I 30.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      To create opportunities to get in-depth knowledge necessary for working in the field of oceanography and meteorology.
      Learning outcomes
      Student is able to use in-depth knowledge in oceanography and meteorology. Student can use advanced research methods in oceanography and meteorology: numerical modelling,
      satellite remote sensing and advanced data processing.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Atmospheric Physics
      NSO7080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Numerical modelling in oceanography and meteorology
      NSO8047
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Remote sensing and marine optics
      NSO8061
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Geophysical data analysis
      NSO8062
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Practical Work (Internship)
      NSO8066
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Total: 30.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Oceanography and Meteorology II 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      Develop wider skills and knowledge in environmental science and technology.
      Learning outcomes
      Student can use skills and knowledge necessary for working in the field of environmental science and technology.
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Physical climatology
      NSO7070
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Fundamentals of weather forecasting (synoptic and aviation meteorology)
      NSO7090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Methods in Marine Environment Protection
      NSO8063
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Basics of Marine Ecology
      NSO8064
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Applications of oceanography and meteorology
      NSO8065
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Turbulence and Mixing
      YFX1100
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Free Choice Courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      The aim of the free-choice module is to let the student choose study topics according to his/her personal interests and/or specialization.
      Learning outcomes
      Student has deeper knowledge in the field of his/her specialty or personal interest.
    • +
         MODULE: Graduation Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      The graduation thesis is independently written paper on topics in applied physics,
      applied mathematics, applied mechanics, oceanography and/or meteorology. The graduation thesis expresses the level of knowledge in subjects of curricula, ability of individual work, ability to work with scientific literature and other sources of information, ability to express own thoughts, and also to see connections with practice.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      He/she is able logically present his/her knowledge, is able to work independently,
      is able to pose problems and find solutions, is able to work with scientific literature and monographs, find a way in modern info society, knows the role of his/her field of study in the society, is able to solve independently problems connected with his/her field of study.       Show more...
    • +
         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
      • +
           1st Semester
      • +
           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester