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Master's Programme in Bioproducts Engineering
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Curriculum 2024–2026
About the programme
A graduate is able to:
- Describe value chains in a circular bioeconomy: from raw materials to end products and further to recycling/biodegradation
- Identify and analyse the principles for transitioning to a circular bioeconomy
- Apply sustainable development tools in the engineering of bioeconomy value chain products and processes
- Master the hierarchical structure of plant cells and understand its relevance in bio-based raw material processing and application
- Select and apply analytical techniques for characterizing biomass, fibres, polymers and other relevant raw materials and end products
- Apply models on processes relevant to the forest products and broader bio-based industries
- Design, execute, and report on a scientific or research and development project to address academic, industrial, and societal problems
- Identify challenges, ideate, experiment and implement feasible solutions, and has capability and perseverance for acting in an environment of risks and uncertainty
- Engage in scientific discussions in fields of science, engineering and technology and communicate the findings in oral and written form
- Follow development of one’s field and acquire and process new scientific, technological, and societal information
- Act and communicate as an expert in multidisciplinary teams on multi-dimensional problems, and being able to reflect, present and justify decision making in such teams
- Assess sustainability-related challenges and contribute with one’s field specific expertise for sustainable future solutions
Degree structure
Major studies 95 ECTS
Code: CHEM3091
Scope: 65 op
Programme director: Thaddeus Maloney
Pääaine suomeksi: Biotuotetekniikka
Huvudämne på svenska: Bioproduktteknik
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period / year |
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Compulsory courses (25 ECTS) |
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| CHEM-E1170 | Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy D | 5 | I-II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2122 | Fibre Processes | 5 | II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2123 | Characterization of Bio-based Materials | 5 | I-II / 1st |
| CHEM-E2121 | Surface Chemistry of Bio-based Materials D | 5 | I / 1st |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources* | 5 | I / 1st |
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* Compulsory course, if not part of your Bachelor's degree. Choose 40-45 ECTS from the following courses**Courses are grouped under recommended paths (Biomass Refining, Fiber-based Packaging, Wood Material Science and Technology, Textiles), but you may mix them freely. |
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| Biomass Refining | |||
| CHEM-E1175 | Sustainability Assessments for Bioproducts D | 5 | IV-V / 1st |
| CHEM-E1115 | Biomass Fractionation I D | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E1125 | Biomass Fractionation II | 5 | IV / 1st |
| CHEM-E0115 | Planning and Execution of a Biorefinery Investment Project D | 5 | I-II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E1210 | Bioproduct Mill Recovery Processes | 5 | II / 2nd |
| Fiber-based Packaging | |||
| CHEM-E1175 | Sustainability Assessments for Bioproducts D | 5 | IV-V / 1st |
| CHEM-E2126 | Introduction to the Packaging Value Chain | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E2236 | Board Manufacture Project Course | 5 | I-II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E2230 | Packaging Surface Modification and Coating | 5 | II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E2129 | Nanocellulose Technology D | 5 | III-IV / 1st |
| Wood Material Science and Technology | |||
| CHEM-E1175 | Sustainability Assessments for Bioproducts D | 5 | IV-V / 1st |
| CHEM-E2225 | Wood Material Science | 5 | III / 1st |
| CHEM-E2128 | Wood Science Laboratory | 5 | IV / 1st |
| CHEM-E2235 | Wood Products and Processes | 5 | V / 1st |
| CHEM-E2170 | Advanced Wood Science D | 5 | II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E2127 | Applied Mechanics of Wood Materials | 5 | IV / 1st |
| Textiles | |||
| CHEM-E1175 | Sustainability Assessments for Bioproducts D | 5 | IV-V / 1st |
| CHEM-E0200 | Textile Finishing D | 5 | I-II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E0205 | Textile Coloration D | 5 | III-IV / 1st |
| CHEM-E0215 | Textile Fibres D | 5 | I-II / 2nd |
| CHEM-E2155 | Biopolymers D | 5 | III-IV / 1st |
**Select 45 ECTS, if CHEM-E1180 Plant Resources formed part of your Bachelor's studies. Those, who included CHEM-E1180 Plant Resources in their compulsory studies, should select 40 ECTS.
| Code | Course name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM.thes | Master's thesis | 30 |
Elective studies 25 ECTS
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Language studies
Language studies are mandatory according 91ÇàÇà²Ý degree regulation. If you have taken equivalent language studies in your bachelor’s degree, you do not have to take them in your master’s degree. This means 3 ECTS credits including both oral and written part. You can select courses that have letters O (for oral) and W (for written) in their name. Also basic Finnish courses can be applied here.
Professonal training
Students can include training in their studies. One of the training courses below can be included in elective studies.
- Professional Training (3–5 cr)
- International Professional Training (3–5 cr)
Minor
Students can also include a minor in their studies as part of the elective studies. All minors offered in Aalto can be found here.