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PGDip Photonics at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The postgraduate diploma route of the Strathclyde photonics programme, exploring photonic technologies and the generation, manipulation, transmission and detection of light and its applications.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules include Topics in Photonics: Laser & Nonlinear Optics, Physics Skills, Advanced Photonics Devices and options such as Optical Communication, Photonics Materials & Devices and Advanced Topics in Quantum Optics; the 60-credit summer Project belongs to the MSc.

Career pathways

Optical engineers and scientists in laser and optics companies and national and international corporations and research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in physics or a related subject (for example engineering physics, electrical and electronic engineering, chemistry, biology, ophthalmology, materials science, astronomy). Applicants from engineering or life science disciplines need sufficient exposure to quantum mechanics and solid state physics, or must demonstrate they can acquire the background. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; TOEFL, PTE and other recognised English tests are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre (non-UK/Ireland students).

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

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