Space physics is a specialisation that concentrates on the workings of the Sun and solar system, energetic particles in space and cosmic rays. It is suitable for students who are interested in a career either in academic research or space instrumentation and engineering.
The table below lists the suggested course selection for this specialisation. Note that changes in the lecturer list are possible; the final decisions of lecturers are always made during the summer prior to the academic year.
Course | ECTS points | Lecturer |
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Main subject courses |
Physics of the Sun and the solar system |
4 |
Prof. Eino Valtonen |
Plasma physics |
5 |
Ass.Prof. Timo Laitinen |
|
Total of main subject ECTS points |
9 | ||
|
Optional main subject courses |
Space research and space technology |
4 |
Prof. Eino Valtonen |
On-ground data processing of space instruments |
4 |
Dr. Esa Riihonen and Dr. Timo Eronen |
|
Advanced space physics laboratory works |
3 |
|
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A selection of astronomy courses |
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A selection of physics courses |
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|
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Total of optional main subject ECTS points |
29 | ||
|
Other studies |
Finnish for Foreigners: Intensive Beginners' Course |
5 |
|
The package of other studies can be chosen relatively freely from available courses of astronomy, mathematics, physics, information technology, and economics. Teaching staff will be happy to help you fine-tune a package most beneficial for your studies. |
33-42 |
Total of other ECTS points |
38-47 | ||
|
Master's thesis and training |
Special work and work experience |
0-9 |
|
Master's thesis |
35 |
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Total of all ECTS points to achieve master's degree |
120 | ||
Doctoral degree studies are very flexible and a study plan has to be
made at the beginning of studies. Ph.D. student's supervisor assists in
making the plan, as necessary, but a rough plan for all specialisations
is available on the page describing doctoral degree
programme.