Open University studies from Bachelor's Programme in Science (BSC)

Some of the studies from Bachelor's Programme in Science are offered as open university studies to anyone interested in the subject.

Learn more about chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics and statistics - and explore the ways they are affecting our lives!



You can participate in individual courses that meet your needs the most. 

 
1. Bachelor's programme in Science studies by subject

In this section you will find courses by subject.
Introduction course You can study this course.
Chemistry You can study these courses.
Computer Science and Data Science You can study these courses.
Mathematics and statistics You can study these courses.
Phys­ics You can study these courses.
2. Bachelor's programme in Science study modules

In this section you will find the courses from which you can make a bundle of studies, i.e. basic studies 25 cr,
Basic Studies The courses in this section can be combined to form a core curriculum (BSCH1000).
Basic Studies The courses in this section can be combined to form a core curriculum (BS1000).
Intermediate Studies You can study these courses.
Mathematics and statistics, Basic Studies 25 cr The courses in this section can be combined to form a core curriculum (BSMS1000).
Basic Studies The courses in this section can be combined to form a core curriculum (BSPH1000).
Instructions and guidance for your studies

You can find important information regarding your studies on the Instructions for Students website.

For new students: Familiarize yourself with the student checklist, where you can find a collection of practical information and instructions.

In case you cannot find an answer to your question, please get in touch!

 
Want to become a degree student?

Starting from spring 2025, you can apply to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science based on studies completed at the open university. Students are selected based on academic performance, but the grade point average must be at least 3.5/5. The programme's general language requirements also apply to those applying through the open university route.

You can apply to the degree programme after completing the following courses (a total of 30 credits):

  1. Mandatory course: BSMA1001 Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers
  2. Four courses from one of the following course packages of your choice: A. Chemistry, B. Computer Science and Data Science, C. Mathematics and Statistics, or D. Physics.
  3. One elective course from another course package. The course must be from a different course package than the courses chosen in section 2.

Detailed admission criteria, application instructions, and deadlines for the 2025 intake can be found at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo.fi. The application period is from 11 to 25 March 2025, and the studies must be completed by 15 June 2025. Visit Studyinfo.fi for instructions and admission criteria (Admission Group 2, 2025 intake).
  • BSCH1001 Atoms, Molecules, and Interactions
  • BSCH1002 Energy, Reactivity and Chemical Equilibrium
  • BSCH1003 Organic Chemistry
  • BSCH1004 Inorganic Chemistry
  • BSCS1001 Introduction to Programming
  • BSCS1002 Advanced Programming
  • BSCS1005 Introduction to Databases
  • BSCS10031 Data Structures and Algorithms I
  • MAT11006 Calculus IA: Limits and differentiation 
  • MAT11007 Calculus IB: Integration 
  • MAT11008 Advanced Calculus 
  • BSMA1006 Probability Calculus I (or MAT12003)
  • MAT12001 Basics of Statistics and R I
  • MAT12002 Basics of Statistics and R II
  • MAT12004 Statistical Inference I
  • BSPH1001 Interactions and Bodies
  • BSPH1002 Matter and Interactions
  • BSPH1003 Electromagnetism
  • BSPH1004 Radiation Fields and Photons