Optional Studies in Science

Please note that students that are completing studies in a second teaching subject need to complete their studies according the requirements of the Bachelor's programme for Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Teachers.  

Study modules offered to all students. 

• BSCH1000 Basic studies in Chemistry (25 cr)
• BSCS1000 Basic studies in Computer and Data Science (25 cr)
• BSMS1000 Basic studies in Mathematics and Statistics (25 cr)
• BSPH1000 Basic studies in Physics (25 cr)
• BSCH2000A Intermediate studies in Chemistry (35 cr)
• BSCS2000A Subject studies in Computer and Data Science (35 cr)
• BSMS2000A Subject studies in Mathematics and Statistics (35 cr)

• BSPH2000A Subject studies in Physics (35 cr)

  Study modules underneath are offered only for students in the Bachelor's Programme in Science. 

• BSCS3000 Mathematics and Statistics, study module (25 cr)

• BSCS4000 Computer and Data Science, study module (25 cr)

  The links take you the description of the study modules. The previous curricula are also available behind the same links. 

Curriculum 2023-2026 

Please note that students that are completing studies in a second teaching subject need to complete their studies according the requirements of the Bachelor's programme for Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Teachers.  

• FYS1100 Physics, Basic studies (25 cr) (in Finnish and Swedish)
• FYS2700 Physics, Intermediate studies for other degree programmes (35 cr) (in Finnish and Swedish)
• FYS1301 Mathematical and Computational Methods, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1300 Mathematical and Computational Methods, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1501 Theoretical Physics, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish, some courses in English)
• FYS1502 Theoretical Physics, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish, some courses in English)
• FYS1601 Astronomy, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1602 Astronomy, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1701 Meteorology, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1702 Meteorology, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1801 Geophysics, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1802 Geophysics, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish)
• FYS1901 Physical Sciences, Study module (15 cr) (in Finnish and Swedish, some courses in English)
• FYS1902 Physical Sciences, Study module (25 cr) (in Finnish and Swedish, some courses in English)

Bachelor's Programme in Geosciences offers study modules only in Finnish (please change to the corresponding language).

Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry offers study modules only in Finnish and Swedish (please change to the corresponding language).

Please check Bachelor's Programme in Science for chemistry study modules in English.

• MAA-110 Maantieteen perusopinnot (25 op) ovat HY:n tutkinto-opiskelijoille vapaasti suoritettavissa.
• MAA-210 Maantieteen aineopinnot muille koulutusohjelmille (35 op)​​​​​​
  • Maantieteen aineopintokokonaisuutta MAA-210 (35 op) otetaan vuosittain suorittamaan enintään 10 perustutkinto-opiskelijaa muista Helsingin yliopiston koulutusohjelmista.
  • Haku on avoinna 8.4.2024 - 29.4.2024, haku e-lomakkeella.
  • Hakijalla tulee olla suoritettuna maantieteen perusopintokokonaisuus MAA-110 (25 op) vähintään arvosanalla 3/5 (opintojaksojen opintopistemäärällä painotettu ka) hakuajan päättymiseen mennessä.
  • Kokonaisuuden lisäksi valinnassa voidaan ottaa huomioon myös mahdollisia muita maantieteen opintoja.
  • Maantieteen aineopinto-oikeuksista päätetään maantieteen kandiohjelman johtoryhmässä ja hyväksytyille ilmoitetaan opinto-oikeudesta viikolla 19. Opinto-oikeus alkaa 1.8.2024.
  • Maantieteen aineopinnot muille koulutusohjelmille (MAA-210) koostuu seitsemästä 5 op:n kurssista:
    • MAA-201 Tiedon esittäminen maantieteessä, 5 op
    • MAA-202 Geoinformatiikan menetelmät 1, 5 op
    • MAA-203 Maantieteen menetelmät, 5 op
    • MAA-204 Maantieteen tutkimusprojektikurssi, 5 op
    • MAA-205 Maantieteen kenttäkurssi, 5 op
    • MAA-206 Ihmismaantieteen kirjatentti, 5 op
    • MAA-207 Luonnonmaantieteen kirjatentti, 5 op

• GIS-210 Geoinformatiikan opintokokonaisuus muille koulutusohjelmille (25 op)
  • Geoinformatiikan opintokokonaisuutta GIS-210 (25 op) otetaan vuosittain suorittamaan maksimissaan 10 opiskelijaa muista koulutusohjelmista.
  • Valinta perustuu MAA-104 Johdatus geoinformatiikkaan maantieteessä -kurssin arvosanaan tai muun vastaavan geoinformatiikan peruskurssin arvosanaan. Valinnassa voidaan ottaa huomioon myös mahdolliset muut aiemmat geoinformatiikan opinnot.
  • Hakuaika 13.12.2024-6.1.2025, haku e-lomakkeella
  • Opinto-oikeudesta ilmoitetaan viimeistään torstaina 9.1.2025.

Subject teacher students taking mathematics/physics/chemistry as their second teaching subject must complete the basic and subject studies according to the requirements of the Bachelor’s Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (mathematics/physics/chemistry as a second teaching subject). You can find these study modules under the heading Bachelor’s Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

The majority of contact teaching in the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Sciences is offered in Finnish, but some study units are also taught regularly in Swedish and English. Exams may generally be completed in Finnish/Swedish/English regardless of the teaching language.

The mathematics study modules mentioned in the list below are not suitable for the students of the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Sciences. The course selection of these study modules is available in other study modules in the programme's degree structure.
The statistics study modules mentioned in the list below are, however, suitable for the students of the mathematics and computer science study tracks of the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Sciences as a second subject.

• MAT110 Mathematics, basic studies (25 cr)
• MAT211 Mathematics, intermediate studies (other degree programmes) (35 cr)
• MAT120 Statistics, basic studies (25 cr)
• MAT221 Statistics, intermediate studies (other study tracks and degree programmes) (35 cr)
• MAT015 Study module in mathematical sciences (15 cr)
• MAT016 Study module in mathematical sciences (25 cr)
• MAT021 Study module in statistics (15 cr)
• MAT022 Study module in statistics (25 cr)

Matematiikka toisena opetettavana aineena, 60 op

• MAT110 Matematiikan perusopinnot (25 op)
• MFK-M210 Matematiikan aineopinnot opettajille (toinen opetettava aine) (35 op)

Matematiikan opinnot luokanopettajaopiskelijoille (opintokokonaisuudet tarjolla vain luokanopettajaopiskelijoille)

• MFK-M100 Matematiikan perusopinnot luokanopettajille (25 op) (ks vastaavuustaulukko 20-23 ja 23-26 välillä jos epäselvää miten siirtymä menee)
• MFK-M220 Matematiikan aineopinnot (35 op)

Fysiikka toisena opetettavana aineena

• FYS1100 Fysiikan perusopinnot (25 op)
• MFK-F210 Fysiikan aineopinnot opettajille (toinen opetettava aine) (35 op)

Kemia toisena opetettavana aineena

• KEK100 Kemian perusopinnot (25 op)
• MFK-K210 Kemian aineopinnot opettajille (toinen opetettava aine) (35 op)

Curriculum 2023-2026 

• TKT1 Computer Science, basic studies (25 op) in Finnish
• TKT8 Computer Science, intermediate studies for other degree programmes (35 op) in Finnish
• TKT9 Computer Science, Study module, (15 cr)

Curriculum 2020-2023

• TKT1 Computer Science, basic studies (25 op) In Finnish
• TKT8 Computer Science, intermediate studies for other degree programmes (35 op) in Finnish
• TKT9 Computer Science, Study module (15/25/35 cr)

For Computer Science basic and intermediate study modules in English see the study modules offered by Bachelor's Programme in Science. 

The links take you the description of the study modules. The previous curricula are also available behind the same links. 

Atmospheric Sciences

Curriculum 2023-26

• ATM390 Study module in Atmospheric Sciences (15 cr)

You can include any advanced level courses with ATM codes to this module. The courses are taught mostly in English. You can browse the courses offered by the programme in the Courses offered by degree programme search engine.

• ATM391 Climate University study module (15 cr)
• ATM392 Climate University study module (25 cr)

Curriculum 2020-23

• ATM390 Study module in Atmospheric Sciences (15 / 25 / 35 cr)

Computer Science

Curriculum 2023-2026

• CSM20000 Computer Science, Advanced Module (15 cr)

Curriculum 2020-2023

• CSM20000 Computer Science, Advanced Module (15/25/35 cr)
• CSM22100 Study module in Discrete Algorithms (15 cr)
• CSM23300 Study module in Collaborative and Interoperable Systems (15 cr)
• CSM23400 Study module in Human Computer Interaction (15 cr)
• CSM23100 Study module in Networking (15 cr)
• CSM23200 Study module in Security (15 cr)
• CSM24100 Study module in Software Engineering (15 cr)
• CSM24200 Study module in Programming Techniques (15 cr)
• CSM24300 Study module in Data Management (15 cr)

Data Science

Curriculum 2023-2026

• DATA90001 Basics of Data Science for other programmes (15 cr)
• DATA90002 Basics of Artificial Intelligence for other programmes (15 cr) 
• DATA90003 Basics of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for other programmes (25 cr) 
• DATA90004 Machine Learning for other programmes (15 cr)

Curriculum 2020-2023

• DATA90001 Basics of Data Science for other programmes (15-25 cr)
• DATA90002 Basics of Artificial Intelligence for other programmes (15 cr) 
• DATA90003 Basics of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for other programmes (25-35 cr) 
• DATA90004 Machine Learning for other programmes (15 cr)
• DATA90005 Data Science Infrastructures for other programmes (15 cr)

Life Science Informatics

• LSI301 Life Science Informatics, Study Module (15/25/35 op)
• LSI331 Biomathematics, Study Module (15 op)
• LSI341 Biostatistics, Study Module (15 op)
• LSI342 Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, Study Module (15/25 op)
• LSI351 Eco-evolutionary Informatics, Study Module (15 op)

Materials Research

Curriculum 2020-23

• MATR390 Study module in Materials Research (15 / 25 / 35 cr)

Curriculum 2023-26

• MATR390 Study module in Materials Research (15 cr)

Mathematics and Statistics

• MAST011 Mathematics, advanced study module (15 cr)
• MAST012 Mathematics, advanced study module (25 cr)
• MAST013 Statistics, advanced study module (15 cr)
• MAST014 Statistics, advanced study module (25 cr)

The study modules offered by the Master's programme in Mathematics and Statistics are flexible in terms of content, so you can combine the courses of the degree program into a module. The courses are taught mostly in English. You can browse the courses offered by the programme in the Courses offered by degree programme search engine.

Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences

Curriculum 2023-26

• PAP390 Study module in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences (15 cr)

 You can include any advanced level courses with ATM codes to this module. The courses are taught mostly in English. You can browse the courses offered by the programme in the Courses offered by degree programme search engine.

Curriculum 2020-23

• PAP390 Study module in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences (15 / 25 / 35 cr)

Theoretical and Computational Methods

Curriculum 2023-26

• TCM390 Study module in Theoretical and Computational Methods (15 cr)

 You can include any advanced level courses with TCM codes to this module. The courses are taught mostly in English. You can browse the courses offered by the programme in the Courses offered by degree programme search engine.

Curriculum 2020-23

• TCM390 Study module in Theoretical and Computational Methods (15 / 25 / 35 cr)