Overview

The CSE Master Program offered by D-MATH/D-PHYS requires 1½ years of study (2 semesters followed by five months to write a Master thesis). The 90 credit points3 required for a Master degree are earned in mandatory core courses, in elective courses and fields of specialization chosen by the students, as well as in a term paper and a Master thesis.

The Master Program in CSE

Master degree: Master of Science ETH in Computational Science and Engineering

Abbreviated title: MSc ETH CSE

The core courses are courses which are of central importance in computational science and engineering. They equip students with computational mathematical methods and advanced knowledge of computer science.

List of core courses:

1. Computational Statistics
2. Visual Computing
   

The fields of specialization provide deeper understanding of the areas of appli-cation in computational science and engineering.

List of fields of specialization:

1. Astrophysics
2. Physics of the Atmosphere
3. Chemistry und Biology
4. Fluid Dynamics
5. Control Theory
6. Robotics
7. Theoretical Physics
8. Financial Engineering
9. Electromagnetics
10. Geophysics
11. Systems Biology
    

The elective courses provide students with more extensive and more in-depth knowledge of theory and methods.

In the case studies seminar, internal ETH and external speakers present exam-ples from their own fields of application – from modelling to computer-based prob-lem solving.

The term paper enables students to deepen their knowledge of a certain field, to come into closer contact with applications, and to tackle the problems arising from such applications using computers. In addition, the purpose of term papers is to teach students to collaborate with an existing academic group. The subject for the term paper is taken from a core course or from a field of specialization.

The Master thesis is the conclusion of the program. Its purpose is to allow stu-dents to demonstrate their ability to carry out scientific work in an independent and structured manner. The subject for the Master thesis is taken from a core course or from a field of specialization.

The CSE Master Program follows on from the CSE Bachelor Program offered by ETH. Its objective is to make new, computer-based career profiles accessible to students. The interdisciplinary training in mathematics, computer science and ap-plications is excellent preparation for a career in business and industry.