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About the course
The course provides the opportunity to explore and master a large range of optical technologies, enabling you to put devices in the context of an optical system and/or application.The course is based on the strong record of optical technologies across research divisions in the Department of Physics in collaboration with:
Entry Requirements
Minimum second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in physics or a related subject, eg Engineering Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ophthalmology, Material Science, Astronomy.
Applicants from an engineering or life science discipline need to have had sufficient exposure to quantum mechanics and solid state physics, eg by semi-conductor technology courses, or need to demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background. Contact us about your application and the possibility of conversion courses
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Scholarships
Scholarships of between £4,000 - £6,000 are available to new international students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£4,000 - £6,000
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship, candidates must:
Be a new, international fee-paying student holding an offer of admission for a full-time, taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Be self-funded. Students who receive full scholarships, for example from a government office or embassy, will not be eligible.
Application Procedure
A link to the scholarship application form will be included in an applicant’s offer of admission. Awards will be allocated from 16 January 2023.
Scholarships of £1,250 are available to new students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who complete a scholarship application form and can demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£1,250
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Students, candidates must:
Be a new student holding an offer of admission for a taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Be eligible for tuition fees at the Home or RUK fee rate.
Application Procedure
A link to the scholarship application form will be included in an applicant’s offer of admission. Awards will be allocated from 16 January 2023.