MSc Microelectronics: Systems and Devices

Our MSc in Microelectronics will develop your knowledge and understanding of fundamental and advanced topics in Microelectronics, such as Advanced Electronic Devices, VLSI Circuits and Systems Design.

About this course

Our innovative skills-based MSc has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the modern microelectronics industry, giving you an advanced education and enhancing your employability.

You will be taught by world-leading academics and researchers in Microsystems and Emerging Technologies and Materials. They are developing new designs, materials and processes for the next generation of electronic devices.

Our MSc is designed for graduates in:

electrical and electronic engineering
computer engineering
applied physics
related disciplines

You'll develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge. You will also benefit from our strong industrial links where our industrial experts will deliver complementary topics of industrial relevance.

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

You'll learn core skills in:

using hi-tech clean-room based fabrication and characterisation equipment
new VLSI circuit and system designs
engineering autonomous microelectronic systems and artificial intelligence
problem solving, analysing results and assessing progress
low-power design methods
industrial technology and VLSI CAD tools
independent learning and team work
effective communication and presentation (group work/report writing/oral presentation)
planning and organisation
risk assessment and ethical awareness

Our modules have been designed alongside industry experts, meaning you'll gain the technical knowledge and skills needed for this dynamic industry. You will also gain an appreciation of emerging application-specific electronic applications, such as those in Biomedical and Artificial Intelligence.