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Study Details: 12 months months full-time
Optical imaging and sensing underpins research across all fields of Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science and Medical and Life Sciences. Prominent examples include the multitude of modalities used to image medical and biological processes, remote sensing of the environment and for surveillance and as an enabling technology within measurement instruments. Advanced imaging and sensing (AIS) thus enables advances in fundamental physics, such as the birth of gravitational-wave astronomy and the discovery of the Higgs boson.
The importance of AIS to society is highlighted by the ever-increasing number and sophistication of imaging and sensing systems embedded into modern smartphones and cars. This MSc provides flexible multi-disciplinary training for future researchers in the wider field of AIS.
Entry requirements for the MSc in Advanced Imaging and Sensing are normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics or Electronic Engineering or related subject.
Applications are also welcome from candidates with a 2:1 or above in Mathematics, Computer Science, Materials Science or Engineering subjects, provided they are able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and aptitude for science and technology pertinent to sensing and imaging.
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You will gain an understanding of the physical principles and applications required to embark on a research career in imaging and sensing. Students can tailor the training programme to increase the emphasis on specific specialisations, such as in imaging systems, device technology, computational imaging, microscopy, surveillance, biomedical imaging or remote sensing. The programme also includes training in essential research skills such as creativity, technical communication and project management.
The need for skills in this area is driven by an imaging and sensing systems market valued at £500Bn with an annual growth rate of 10%. The Scottish sensor systems market is worth £2.6Bn pa. There are over 170 sensor systems companies based in Scotland (SMEs and large companies), employing 16,000 people in high-value jobs including product R&D, design, engineering, manufacturing and field services.
The academic rigour of this programme makes it an excellent choice for those wanting to focus on academic or industrial research careers and to play a leading role in the development of the next generation of imaging and sensing.
Semester 1
Students take 30 credits of core courses and 30 credits of optional courses.
Core
FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSING AND MEASUREMENT
RESEARCH SKILLS
Optional
MICROSCOPY AND OPTICS M
GRAVITATIONAL WAVE DETECTION
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN QUANTUM OPTICS
CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS
NUMERICAL METHODS
MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DATA SCIENTISTS (M)*
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M)*
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 4
MICROELECTRONICS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS 4
WAVES & DIFFRACTION
LASERS AND ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEMS 4
HONOURS COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LABORATORY
*MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DATA SCIENTISTS (M) and INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M) should preferably be taken together.
Semester 2
Students take 30 credits of core courses and 30 credits of optional courses.
Core
IMAGING AND DETECTORS
MEDICAL IMAGING
ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS FOR PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
Optional
QUANTUM AND ATOM OPTICS
NANO AND ATOMIC SCALE IMAGING 2
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 1 or ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 2
RADAR AND ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEMS M
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
ELECTRONIC SIGNALS TRANSMISSION
LASERS & NON-LINEAR OPTICS
BIOSENSORS AND DIAGNOSTICS 4
Semester 3
Students conduct a research project in either the School of Physics & Astronomy or in the James Watt School of Engineering.
MSC PROJECT (School of Physics & Astronomy)
MSC PROJECT (James Watt School of Engineering)
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