Sensor and Imaging Systems [MSc]

University of Glasgow
4.3
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a jointly taught and awarded degree from the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, developed in with conjunction with CENSIS. CENSIS is a centre of excellence for Sensor and Imaging Systems (SIS) technologies, CENSIS enables industry innovators and university researchers to collaborate at the forefront of market-focused SIS innovation, developing products and services for global markets. CENSIS, the Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems, is one of eight Innovation Centres that are transforming the way universities and business work together to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship across Scotland’s key economic sectors, create jobs and grow the economy. CENSIS is funded by the Scottish Funding Council (£10m) and supported by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government. CENSIS has now launched its collaborative MSc in Sensor and Imaging Systems, designed to train the next generation of sensor system experts. This programme will allow you to benefit from the commercial focus of CENSIS along with the combined resources and complementary expertise of staff from two top ranking Russell Group universities, working together to offer you a curriculum relevant to the needs of industry. The Colleges of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh delivered power and impact in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework. Overall, 94% of Edinburgh’s and 90% of Glasgow’s research activity is world leading or internationally excellent, rising in Glasgow’s case to 95% for its impact. Fully-funded places and bursaries are available to Scottish/EU candidates. Further information on funded places.

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4.3
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  • I have developed by and by, scholastically, in fact, and socially. I have made companions everywhere throughout the world. I have fortified my specialized abilities just as delicate aptitudes. The Hogwarts-like college building and grounds are continually motivating.
    ← | →
  • My experience was great and accomodations were good and there were lots of opportunities offered and I feel lucky to be attending the same. The course was structured nicely and it was a prestigious for me. Thanks for everything.
    ← | →
  • I have felt welcomed and supported by the very 1st day. The staff and the students are so much friendly and helpful. People are so good there and supportive
    ← | →
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Bill

5.0
25/05/2019
About the course: I have developed by and by, scholastically, in fact, and socially. I have made companions everywhere throughout the world. I have fortified my specialized abilities just as delicate aptitudes. The Hogwarts-like college building and grounds are continually motivating.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

William Wall

4.5
24/05/2019
About the course: My experience was great and accomodations were good and there were lots of opportunities offered and I feel lucky to be attending the same. The course was structured nicely and it was a prestigious for me. Thanks for everything.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Emma Arbuckle

3.5
23/05/2019
About the course: I have felt welcomed and supported by the very 1st day. The staff and the students are so much friendly and helpful. People are so good there and supportive
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Imaging
  • University
  • Systems
  • Innovation
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Entrepreneurship

Course programme

The programme comprises a mix of core and optional courses. The curriculum you undertake is flexible and tailored to your prior experience and expertise, your particular research interests, and the specific nature of the extended research project topic provisionally identified at the beginning of the MSc programme.

Graduates receive a joint degree from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Programme timetable
  • Semester 1: University of Glasgow
  • Semester 2: University of Edinburgh
  • Semester 3: MSc project, including the possibility of an industry placement
Core courses
  • Circuits and systems
  • Detection and analysis of ionising radiation
  • Fundamentals of sensing and imaging
  • Imaging and detectors
  • Technology and innovation management
  • Research project preparation.
Optional courses
  • Biomedical imaging techniques
  • Biophysical chemistry
  • Biosensors and instrumentation
  • Chemical biology
  • Digital signal processing
  • Electronic product design and manufacture
  • Electronic system design
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Lab-on-chip technologies
  • Lasers and electro-optic systems
  • Microelectronics in consumer products
  • Microfabrication techniques
  • Nanofabrication
  • Physical techniques in action
  • Waves and diffraction.

Additional information

  • To complete the MSc degree you will undertake a multidisciplinary research project worth 60 credits.
  • The project is an important part of your MSc where you can apply your new skills and show future employers that you have been working on cutting edge subjects relevant to industry.
  • Projects will be supervised in approximately equal numbers between the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
  • Projects may involve an industrial placement, either with the engineering team in CENSIS offices in Glasgow or with companies associated...

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Sensor and Imaging Systems [MSc]

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