The Master's Degree Programme in Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies

Structure

Students admitted to the Master's degree programme in atmospheric sciences and biogeochemical cycles at the Faculty of Science pursue a Master of Science degree which consists of 120 ECTS-compatible credits. The target schedule for completing this degree is two years. The language of the degree programme is English.

A maximum of 10 students will be admitted annually to the Master's degree programme in atmospheric sciences and biogeochemical cycles in the University of Helsinki

Two study lines are offered; General atmospheric science line of study and Biochemical cycles line of study. Each line includes introductiory courses (20 ECTS), specialized studies (60 ECTS), and master's thesis (40 ECTS).

The courses offered within the programme will, depending on the students' needs and course syllabus, be organized as

  • web courses and e-learning
  • field and intensive courses
  • conventional lectures, exercises and laboratory work

The programme students should spend one term during their master studies in another university participating in the ABS network. There exist grants reserved for the exchange.