Sensor & Imaging Systems MSc
Edinburgh , United Kingdom | Glasgow , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 30,240
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Electronics Engineering | Optical Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 30,240
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Sensor & Imaging Systems MSc program, jointly offered by the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in sensor technology, imaging systems, and signal processing. It combines resources from top-ranked universities, focuses on practical applications, and includes an extended research project in collaboration with industry partners, preparing graduates for careers in various industries, including renewable energy, defense, and healthcare.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Sensor & Imaging Systems MSc
This program focuses on the technologies and techniques that underpin various societal, research, and industrial needs. It is delivered and awarded jointly by the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Objectives:
- Equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in sensor technology, imaging systems, and signal processing.
- Provides students with the opportunity to work on research projects in collaboration with industry partners.
- Prepares students for careers in a range of industries, including renewable energy, subsea and marine technologies, defense, and automotive engineering.
Program Description:
- Combines resources and expertise from two top-ranked Russell Group universities.
- Taught by globally renowned researchers in the field of sensing and imaging.
- Focuses on the practical application of sensor technology and imaging systems.
- Includes an extended research project in collaboration with industry partners.
- Offers opportunities to study abroad and gain international experience.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Two semesters delivered at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
- 180 credits total, with 60 credits per semester for the first two semesters.
- 60 credits in the final semester dedicated to an extended research project.
Semester 1 (University of Glasgow):
- Core courses: Fundamentals of Sensing and Measurement (20 credits), Research Skills (10 credits).
- Optional courses: Selection of 30 credits from a variety of topics, including Detection and Analysis of Ionising Radiation, Circuits & Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Microelectronics in Consumer Products, Waves & Diffraction, Lasers and Electro-Optic Systems, and Nanofabrication.
Semester 2 (University of Edinburgh):
- Core courses: Sensors and Actuators (20 credits), Imaging Systems and Applications (10 credits).
- Optional courses: Selection of 40 credits from a variety of topics, including Medical Imaging, Advanced Signal Processing, Machine Learning for Sensor Data, and Robotics.
Research Project:
- Conducted at either University of Glasgow (School of Physics or School of Engineering) or University of Edinburgh (School of Chemistry or School of Engineering).
- Involves a specific aspect of theoretical, computational, or experimental sensor and imaging systems.
- Supervised by a member of academic staff.
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment throughout the program, including coursework, examinations, and projects.
- Research project assessment based on a written dissertation and oral examination.
Teaching:
- Delivered by a team of experienced academics and researchers.
- Emphasis on active learning and problem-solving.
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
Careers:
- Opportunities in a wide range of industries, including renewable energy, subsea and marine technologies, defense, automotive engineering, intelligent transport, healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and process control, consumer electronics, and environmental monitoring.
- Graduates can pursue careers as research scientists, engineers, developers, and managers.
- CENSIS supports organizations in innovation and overcoming technology barriers to achieve business transformation and reach global markets.
- The program is designed to be flexible and tailored to the individual needs of students.
- Students may be able to undertake placements within industry as part of their research projects.
MSc UK Full-time fee: £12150 International & EU Full-time fee: £30240
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Entry Requirements:
- A 2.1 Honours degree in Physical Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering or cognate subject.
- A 2:2 in these subject areas may be considered on an individual basis, if there is evidence of substantial relevant work experience.
Additional Documents Required:
- Completion of the Physics & Astronomy - Personal Statement form.
- Submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.
Prerequisite Experience:
- Assumed knowledge for the core courses:
- Basic mathematics for physics: single and multi-variable calculus, trigonometry, complex numbers, vectors, vector calculus, Taylor and Fourier series, Fourier transforms.
- Introductory scientific computing: data handling, simple statistics, plotting functions and histograms, writing simple programs in a general-purpose programming language e.g. Python or C++.
- Familiarity with:
- Basic optics, including geometric-optics modelling (thin lenses, image formation, refraction, diffraction, interference, and optical resolution.
- Awareness of the electromagnetic spectrum, the nature and propagation of light, Maxwell’s equations, potentials and fields, and EM potentials in simple geometries.
- Basic concepts in signals and systems, sampling and signal processing, conversions between time- and frequency domains, use of high-, low-, and band-pass filters, and the Nyquist sampling criterion.
- Basic understanding of electronic circuits and components (e.g., amplifiers, filters, transistors). Some experience in the simulation and measurement of electrical/electronic systems is desirable.
- International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact Glasgow International College, which offers a range of pre-Masters courses.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
International Students:
- IELTS: Academic module (not General Training) - 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
- TOEFL: (ibt, mybest or athome) - 79; with Reading 13; Listening 12; Speaking 18; Writing 21
- Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
- Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
- Oxford English Test: Oxford ELLT 7: R&L: OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening: 15-17, W&S: OIDI level no less than 6.
- Trinity College Tests: Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
Pre-sessional Courses:
- University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses: Accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language qualifications:
- Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English) - students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have complete their degree in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English) - students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years
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