PhD Epsrc Cdt in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing at Cardiff University

Programme overview

A four-year PhD within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, led by Cardiff with Manchester, Sheffield and UCL and 24 industry partners. Successful students are awarded both an MSc and a PhD.

Department: School of Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy (EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing) | Duration: 4 years full-time (1 year MSc plus 3 years PhD) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one is a taught programme based on either the MSc Compound Semiconductor Physics (optoelectronics) or the MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics at Cardiff, while developing the PhD project; students then choose a specialism and host university among the four partners, with the option of a project placement in a partner company.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for leadership careers in industry or academia in compound semiconductor technology and manufacturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc Physics or MPhys (2:1 minimum), or BEng Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering (2:1 minimum). Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered with a good Masters result (merit or distinction) and/or relevant qualifications or industry experience; related physical science degrees considered individually. Two-stage online application; two recent references (within six months), at least one academic; interviews required (in person or online). EPSRC eligibility rules apply; no more than 30% of the intake can hold international fee status. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Duration: 4 years (1 year MSc + 3 years PhD)

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