MRes Photonics at Imperial College London

Develop your interests and skills in photonics and be trained in research methods. Develop your appreciation of photonics and prepare for further research training on this Master's course. You'll advance your understanding of this exciting area of physics, which enables developments in fields as diverse as biomedical imaging and high power fibre lasers.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Imaging, Lasers, Optical Measurement and Devices, Photonics Laboratory.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include technology, research and development, academic research, healthcare and medical physics, space and defence, data science (including machine learning and deep learning), banking and finance, and government and public services. Typical roles include Software Developer, Quantum Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst, Research Engineer, Medical Physicist, Optical Engineer, Project Manager.

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