
Optoelectronics
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Optoelectronics research is directed at advancing design and system applications of semiconductor optoelectronic and organic electro-optic devices including laser diodes and optical waveguides. Activities range from: Basic device operating principles through to matters of engineering design; Issues in nonlinear dynamics of optical devices for chaotic optical data encryption. Quantum Information Processing includes work on Quantum computing and quantum teleportation.
Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time
Key highlights
- Research into semiconductor optoelectronic and organic electro-optic devices
- Work on laser diodes and optical waveguides
- Covers device operating principles through to engineering design
- Nonlinear dynamics of optical devices for chaotic optical data encryption
- Quantum information processing including quantum computing and teleportation
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (6.0) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Optoelectronics research scientist
- Photonics engineer
- Laser engineer
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer in electronic engineering
- Quantum technology researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,182 per year | International: £21,000 per year
Admission
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