Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics MSc(Eng)

University of Sheffield

Master

In Sheffield

£ 11,650 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course covers fundamentals through to cutting-edge research in areas such as GaN materials and devices (behind the solid state lighting LED revolution), nanoscaled materials and devices, and photonic device manufacture. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the materials and device theory whilst developing excellent practical experimental skills in extensive semiconductor cleanroom labwork, giving you a competitive edge for work in industry or further study.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

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About this course

A 2:1 honours degree in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, maths or other branches of engineering involving significant mathematical competence from a UK university.
If you have a 2:2 or equivalent, or industry experience, we’ll give your application individual consideration.

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Subjects

  • Materials
  • Device Technology
  • Semiconductor
  • Semiconductor Device
  • Packaging
  • Microsystems
  • Electronic devices
  • Nanoscale Electronic
  • Energy Efficient
  • Communication devices
  • Optical Communication
  • Device Manufacture
  • Compound Semiconductor

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Semiconductor Materials
  • Principles of Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Packaging and Reliability of Microsystems
  • Nanoscale Electronic Devices
  • Energy Efficient Semiconductor Devices
  • Optical Communication Devices and Systems
  • Compound Semiconductor Device Manufacture
  • Major Research Project
Teaching
  • Research-led teaching
  • Lectures
  • Laboratories
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials

A large practical module covers the design, manufacture and characterisation of a semiconductor component, such as a laser or light emitting diode. This involves background tutorials and hands-on practical work in the UK’s National Epitaxy Facility.

Assessment

Assessment is by:

  • Examinations
  • Coursework or reports
  • Dissertation with poster presentation

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £22,450

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Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics MSc(Eng)

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