MSc Photon Science: The University of Manchester

Course description

The MSc in Photon Science is an unique  course that has been launched in association with the University of Manchester's new research flagship, the Photon Science Institute. It has been designed to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of Photon Science and as such offers lecture course units and experimental projects not just from the School of Physics and Astronomy but also from the Schools of Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, and from the Manchester Science and Enterprise Centre.

Students take 4 core course units and then select 4 optional course units from a uniquely wide range:

Core

• Laser Photonics
• Laser Technology
• Laser Laboratory
• Spectroscopy

Options (choice of 4):

• Laser Photomedicine
• Laser, Electron and Photon Interactions with Atoms and Molecules
• Nonlinear Optics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Holography
• Holography Laboratory
• Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry
• Advanced Instrumental Methods
• Computational Chemistry
• Optoelectronics for Measurement + High Speed Devices
• Sensors and Systems
• Spectroscopy
• Tools and techniques for Enterprise

Students will also carry out an extended experimental project in one of the participating Schools.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be well placed either to find employment in the optics and photonics industry or to proceed to further research study.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: The normal admissions requirement is a lower second class honours degree, or better, from a British university, or an equivalent qualification. For example, German students should have completed one year of Diplomarbeit, and French students should have their Mantrise (Bac. +4).

English language: Overseas applicants need to provide satisfactory proof of English language.  For example, a TOEFL individual written test score of 5.0, and overall total of 570 (paper based), 230 (computer based), 90 (internet based) or IELTS 6.5.  The University of Manchester offers Pre-sessional and In-sessional English Language courses throughout the year.