SCI Master's Thesis
Welcome to the School of Science Master's Thesis infopages!
Students are required to complete a master's thesis which is a research assignment with a workload corresponding to 30 credits. The thesis is written on a topic usually related to the student's major and agreed upon between the student and a professor
who specializes in the topic. On reasonable grounds, the school may also grant permission for the thesis to be written on a topic related to the minor.
Quick guide:
Deadlines
| Deadline for submitting applications |
Programme committee meetings (Approval and grading) |
Next possible graduation date |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 29.7. | week 34 | Thu 22.8. |
| Mon 30.9. | week 43 | Thu 24.10. |
| Mon 25.11. | week 51 | Thu 19.12. |
Forms
Preferably, do not use MacOS Preview application to fill in the form, because it can cause problems with forms. Use Acrobat Reader DC instead.The signed application is submitted to the student services of the Master's programme.
- 206 Request for approval of topic of master’s thesis (pdf). Submit the signed form either to the student services or as an attachment in eAge system.
- Thesis presentation form (pdf)
- 207 Approval and grading of the thesis (electronic eAge form)
Make sure you have sent exactly the same version to your supervisor for evaluation. - 110 Request for degree certificate (electronic eAge form) or here Graduation (into.aalto.fi)
Checklist:
- After you and your supervisor have agreed on the topic of the thesis:
- Submit the master’s thesis topic application (form 206).
- When you think your thesis is almost ready:
- Check that the thesis topic is valid (it is valid for one year from the date of approval).
- Write your press release.
- Present your thesis.
- Ask your supervisor if she/he wants a bound copy of the thesis.
- When your thesis is ready (your supervisor approves the thesis to be submitted):
- Submit the eAge form "207 Approval and grading of the thesis" and upload the thesis in PDF/A format in the system. Make sure it is the final version. Send exactly the same version to your supervisor for evaluation.
- If you are graduating, submit also the form "110 Request for a degree certificate".
- Submit the eAge form "207 Approval and grading of the thesis" and upload the thesis in PDF/A format in the system. Make sure it is the final version. Send exactly the same version to your supervisor for evaluation.
Remember that you have to be enrolled as attending.