Nanoelectronics, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. With our enviable reputation for research in Nanotechnology, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Nanoelectronics. At Swansea University, the emphasis of our nanotechnology research is on the development of applications-driven research and the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the workplace or health centre.
Interaction with industry is a key component of the centre’s strategy. We are a world-leader in power electronics, telecommunications, nanotechnology and biometrics and modelling of nanoelectronic devices research. Previous projects have included: Parallel 3D Finite Element Monte Carlo Device Simulations Of Multigate Transistors Modelling of Metal-Semiconductor Contacts for the Next Generation of Nanoscale Transistors Novel GaN HEMT Switches for Power Management: Device Design, Optimization and Reliability Issues
Key highlights
- Applications-driven nanotechnology research moving from laboratory to workplace
- Industry interaction is a key part of the research strategy
- Research strengths in power electronics, telecommunications and biometrics
- Specialism in modelling of nanoelectronic devices
- Past projects include GaN HEMT switches for power management
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Nanoelectronics research engineer
- Semiconductor device engineer
- Power electronics engineer
- Device modelling engineer
- Research scientist
- PhD researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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