Integrated Photonic and Electronic Systems

The Integrated Photonic and Electronic Systems MRes, taught at the University of Cambridge and at the UCL Centre for Doctoral Training in Integrated Photonic and Electronic Systems, aims to train students to PhD level in the skills needed to produce new integrated photonic systems for applications ranging from information display to ultra-fast communications and industrial materials processing.

The programme offers a wide range of specialised modules, including electronics and biotechnology. Students gain a foundation training in the scientific basis of photonics and systems, and develop a good understanding of the industry. They are able to design an individual bespoke programme to reflect their prior experience and future interests.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

Students take two compulsory research projects (90 credits), one transferable skills module (15 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and two elective modules (30 credits).

• Project Report 1 at either UCL or Cambridge
• Project Report 2 at either UCL, Cambridge or industry
• Transferable Business Skills

Optional modules

Students choose three optional modules from the following:

• Nanotechnology
• Biosensors
• Advanced Photonic Devices
• Photonic Systems
• Solar-Electrical Power: Generation and Distribution
• Photonic Sub-systems
• Broadband Technologies and Components
• Management of Technology
• Strategic Management
• Telecommunication Business Environment

Elective modules

Students choose a further two elective modules from the list below:

• Solid State Devices and Chemical/Biological Sensors
• Display Technology
• Analogue Integrated Circuits
• Robust and Nonlinear Systems and Control
• Digital Filters and Spectrum Estimation
• Image Processing and Image Coding
• Computer Vision and Robotics
• Materials and Processes for Microsystems
• Building an Internet Router
• Network Architecture
• Software for Network Services
• Optical Transmission and Networks
• Nanotechnology and Healthcare
• RF Circuits and Sub-systems
• Physics and Optics of Nano-Structure
• Broadband Communications Lab
• Analogue CMOS IC Design Applications

Dissertation/report

All students undertake two research projects. An independent research project (45 credits) and an industry-focused project (45 credits).

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, projects, seminars, and laboratory work. Student performance is assessed through unseen written examination and coursework (written assignments and design work).

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.