Sensor and Imaging Systems

This Masters in Sensor and Imaging Systems (SIS) focuses on the technologies and techniques that underpin a vast range of societal, research and industrial needs. It is delivered and awarded jointly by the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Sensing and sensor systems are essential for advances in research across all fields of physics, engineering and chemistry and are enhanced when multiple sensing functions are combined into arrays to enable imaging. Industrial applications of sensor systems are ubiquitous: from mass-produced sensors found in modern smart phones and every modern car to the state-of-the-art, specialist high-value sensors routinely used in oil and gas recovery, scientific equipment, machine tools, medical equipment and environmental monitoring. This is an industry-focused programme, designed for people looking to develop skills that will open up opportunities in a host of end applications.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

- This is a jointly taught and awarded degree from the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, developed in with conjunction with CENSIS, the centre of excellence for sensing, imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

- CENSIS helps organisations innovate and overcome technology barriers to achieve business transformation and reach global markets. As one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, it is focused on creating sustainable social and economic benefit in the Scottish economy.

- This programme will allow you to benefit from the combined resources and complementary expertise of staff from two top ranking Russell Group universities, working together to offer you a curriculum relevant to the needs of industry.

- The Colleges of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh delivered power and impact in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework. Overall, 94% of Edinburgh’s and 90% of Glasgow’s research activity is world leading or internationally excellent, rising in Glasgow’s case to 95% for its impact.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme comprises a mix of core and optional courses. The curriculum you undertake is flexible and tailored to your prior experience and expertise, your particular research interests, and the specific nature of the extended research project topic provisionally identified at the beginning of the MSc programme.

Graduates receive a joint degree from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Programme Timetable

Semester 1: University of Glasgow
Semester 2: University of Edinburgh
Semester 3: MSc project, including the possibility of an industry placement

Core Courses
CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS
FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSING AND MEASUREMENT
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH PROJECT PREPARATION

Optional Courses
BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Edinburgh)
BIOSENSORS AND INSTRUMENTATION (Edinburgh)
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE (Edinburgh)
LAB-ON-CHIP TECHNOLOGIES (Edinburgh)
LASERS AND ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEMS 4
MICROELECTRONICS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS 4
MICROFABRICATION TECHNIQUES (Edinburgh)
NANOFABRICATION
PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES IN ACTION (Edinburgh)
WAVES & DIFFRACTION