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About the course

Support the shift to renewable energy and develop skills to help meet the demand for scientists with expertise in solar. You'll cover the fundamental materials science and analyse photovoltaic system data.

This course is under review for 2024 entry. Please contact the department for further information.

This course is designed to train physical science and engineering graduates to develop new photovoltaic devices and test their effectiveness as a global energy resource. It spans fundamental materials science through to PV system deployment. This means you can learn how to fabricate and assemble solar technologies, and how to measure their effectiveness, in a range of operating conditions and at various scales.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in physics, materials science, physical chemistry, electrical engineering or other related subject.


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Student Profiles

Molly Morgan

"This masters has allowed me to apply my knowledge learnt during my Physics BSc to real world applications, a skill which I feel is extremely valuable.

Rhys Davies

"We got a thorough grounding in the basic physics of solar in the first semester. In the second, alongside a dissertation, we’re looking at innovation in the solar industry through case studies and by creating a business plan.

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