MSc Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering
Program Overview
The MSc Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering program at the University of Bristol offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and contemporary design skills, augmented by lab exercises using state-of-the-art EDA software. Through a research project, students delve into microelectronics systems design, gaining valuable experience for careers in the semiconductor industry, IT sector, and other related fields. The program emphasizes emerging technologies such as AI and IoT, preparing graduates for cutting-edge careers or research in microelectronic systems engineering.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering program at the University of Bristol is designed to meet the industry's demand for graduates with the necessary qualifications and professional skills to work in the semiconductor design sector. The program provides a range of contemporary design skills to supplement theoretical knowledge. Lectures are accompanied by lab exercises in state-of-the-art industrial electronic design automation (EDA) software to give students valuable experience in a professional environment.
Outline:
The program consists of 120 credits of taught units and an individual research project worth 60 credits. There are eight core units taken during the autumn and spring, and students can also choose two optional units. In the spring term, students will study Engineering Research Skills, a 20-credit unit that introduces the fundamental skills necessary to carry out their MSc project. After completing the taught units satisfactorily, students will undertake a final project that involves researching, planning, and implementing a major piece of work relating to microelectronics systems design. The project must have a significant scientific or technical component and may involve on-site collaboration with an industrial partner.
Teaching:
The program is taught by experts in microelectronics, nanoelectronics, and computer science. Lectures are accompanied by lab exercises in state-of-the-art industrial electronic design automation (EDA) software.
Careers:
Graduates of this program will be prepared for a career in a variety of disciplines, such as the semiconductor industry, consumer electronics, IT sector, and medical technology. Typical careers are in soft fabrication facilities and design houses in the semiconductor industry, electronic-design automation tool vendors, embedded systems specialists, and software houses. The program also covers concepts and technologies related to emerging paradigms such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, as well as preparing students for a career in academic research.
Other:
The program is offered on a full-time basis and lasts for one year. The start date is September 2024. The application deadline for overseas applicants is 24 July 2024, and the application deadline for home applicants is 9 August 2024.
UK: full-time £15,100 per year UK: part-time (two years) £7,550 per year Overseas: full-time £34,200 per year
Entry Requirements:
An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related discipline in engineering or the physical sciences. Your degree must include scores of 60% or international equivalent in each of the following four modules: Signals and Systems, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, and Programming. If you have not studied any Signals and Systems or Programming modules, a module in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Microprocessors and Embedded Systems, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), or Computer Architecture will be considered in place of this. Unfortunately, applicants with an engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Materials Science will not be considered suitable for this programme. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following: evidence of significant, relevant work experience; a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant work experience and/or qualifications.
