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Modeling Molecules and Nanosystems (MoMoNano) – (M.Sc.)
University of Helsinki
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 31, 2012. For Nordic applicants with Nordic education April 15, 2012. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Helsinki / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Helsinki
MoMoNano is a two year (120 ECTS-compatible credits) Master's Programme in computational molecular science, leading to a Master of Science degree. It is a part of the Nordic Consortium in Computational Chemistry and Physics (NOCCAP), which is formed by five Nordic universities.
MoMoNano is organized jointly by of the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics. The programme produces holders of a Master’s degree who possess a versatile education in computational chemistry and physics. The programme contains two specialist options: chemistry and physics. Although students will specialise in one of these options, they will also become acquainted with the basic principles of the other field. The aim is to educate holders of a Master’s degree with a solid grounding for careers in computational molecular science.
The teaching in MoMoNano is given in English.
The awarded degree is part of the university sector of Finnish higher education and is in accordance with the Finnish Universities Act (645/1997, 556/2005).
Contents
The basic degree in MoMonano is the Master of Science (at UH: MSc, "filosofian maisteri" in Finnish). The students completing the MoMoNano programme will get a Master of Science –degree with thesis diploma. The scope of the degree is 120 ECTS credits (cr), and requires a suitable Bachelor’s level degree as a prerequisite. The curriculum consists of three semesters (30 ECTS each) of integrated mandatory and optional courses, and one semester for the Master thesis. In order to obtain a NOCCAP joint degree, the student needs to select an additional set of 30-60 ECTS points in optional courses offered by the participating Universities.
Outline of studies
The first semester is dedicated to provide all candidates with a common platform in computational molecular science. Students are offered a bridging course in basic scientific programming. It compensates for the differences in the physics and chemistry student’s educational background and ways of thinking, if need be.
The second and thirdsemesters consist of more specialized courses in computational methods and their applications to chemistry, physics, nanoscience and biological systems.
The fourth semester is reserved for the Master thesis work.
The typical temporal scheme of the studies is presented below.
* Year 1, Autumn Personal study plan (FM-HOPS), 1 cr; Scientific programming, 10 cr; Mathematical and numerical methods (GU), 10 cr; Molecular quantum mechanics, 10 cr; Joint seminar series (KCCP), 2,5 cr.
* Year 1, Spring Special assignment and mini conference, 2.5 cr; Atomic scale simulations, 10 cr; Statistical methods, 5 cr ; Specialization course 1, 10 cr; Specialization course 2, 10 cr.
* Year 2, Autumn-Spring Specialization course 3, 10 cr; Specialization course 4, 10 cr; Master's thesis, 40 cr; Maturity test .
Student counselling and the personal study plan
At the beginning, the student is offered a vocational course on the practical aspects of being a (fioreign) student in Finland. The experience has shown that this course is very important.
Students are required to make a personal study plan (FM-HOPS) in English as part of their MSc degree, which is approved by the special tutor of the programme and the supervising professor. The personal study plan is to be approved by the end of the first period of the first year of study in the Programme. The study plan will be updated when needed as the studies progress.
Joint seminar series
A joint seminar between physics and chemistry (Kumpula Computational Chemistry and Physics Seminar - KCCP) is compulsory for students to attend. Students are required to be present during at least 3/4 of the meetings. The participants of the course have an opportunity to disseminate their results and to practice their presentation skills in a longer talk. The audience comprises people from different fields of chemistry and physics.
Minor research assignment and mini conference
The students will do a minor research assignment on a computational topic of their own choice. This research assignment can be linked to the student's Master's Thesis work, and the aim is that some of them can also lead to international peer-reviewed publications. The research that they do will be presented at a mini conference Current Research Trends in Computational Physics and Chemistry, as a part of the program requirement. At the mini conference there will also be invited overseas and local researchers who will give lectures based on their specific research areas.
Master's thesis (40 cr)
In order to obtain an M. Sc. Degree, the candidate must write a Master’s thesis. The thesis must be written in English. Its scope is 40 ECTS-compatible credits, including both research and written work. It demonstrates the student’s ability to think scientifically and use the necessary research methods to properly treat the topic of the thesis by applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the MoMoNano programme. The thesis is written during the second year of studies. The topics for the M. Sc theses will be given by the research groups active in the field, and will be linked to ongoing research projects. The topic of the thesis must be agreed upon with a professor of the Programme. While working on the Master's thesis, the student is expected to participate in the seminar series of the Programme and present the progress in the seminar.
Maturity test
The maturity test required for the Master's degree is taken as a separate exam when the Master's thesis has been submitted for evaluation. The student must write an essay on the topic related to the Master's work. A new test is required even if the student has given the test at the Bachelor level.
Registration for the courses and examinations
Students register for courses and separate examinations offered by the University of Helsinki according to the registration practices in the department organizing the course. Usually the registration takes place at the start of a lecture series.
Grading
All courses are graded either on the six-step scale 0–5 or the two-step scale fail/pass. On the former scale the lowest passing grade is 1/5, for which the student usually needs to get about 45 % of the maximum points. To get the highest grade 5/5, the student usually needs about 85 % of the maximum points. These limits are, however, indicative only.
Teaching language
The teaching language in the Programme is English.
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Requirements
The right to study is obtained via a successful application. Selection protocols, criteria and the schedule will be published in the web page
A bachelor degree of at least 180 higher education credits is required. The degree should be in science (physics, chemistry and nanoscience). Also bachelor degrees in engineering applied mathematics and biosciences can also give eligibility, provided that basic courses in mathematics, computer science, as well as chemistry and/or physics are included. Other studies or work experience are judged on the basis of the actual competences which are referred to.
A sound and documented knowledge of written and spoken English equivalent to a minimum TOEFL written test grade 4 or IELTS score of 5.0 for non-native speakers - is required from all applicants outside of the Nordic countries.
Only academic training is accepted. The selection to the programme is based on an evaluation of the following criteria: University/higher education institute, courses relevance for the programme, grades, letter of motivation, recommendation letters and references.
All applications will be received and handled by the University of Tromsø admission office, though the letters of acceptance to the program will be sent out by the host universities at which the student is accepted.
Computing skills will be considered a merit, but not mandatory.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Finnish Universities are accredited by the law. Universities are responsible for the quality and continuous development of their education and other operations. Legislation also requires them to regularly perform external evaluations of their operations and quality systems and to publish the results of such evaluations. Finnish HEIs decide on their own quality systems, and the comprehensiveness, functioning and effectiveness of the systems are evaluated in the audits, which are valid for six years.
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