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IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 with a 5.5 in each subskill.
The MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication and applications, and integration with silicon technology.
The MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication, applications, and integration with silicon technology.
The programme is delivered by the School of Engineering in collaboration with the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS). The ICS is an exciting new development at the cutting edge of compound semiconductor technology. The Institute has been established as a founding member of the Compound Semiconductor Cluster, which also includes companies such as IQE plc, SPTS and Newport Wafer Fab, to capitalise on the existing expertise at Cardiff University and to move academic research to a point where it can be introduced reliably and quickly into the production environment. It is a unique facility in the UK, and aims to create a global hub for compound semiconductor technology research, development and innovation.
Our flexible curriculum contains a robust set of required modules and a number of cutting-edge elective modules, which include the latest results, innovations and techniques and are designed to incorporate the most effective teaching and learning techniques.
As part of the course you will undertake a 3 month summer project which will be based either in the School of Engineering, within the ICS, or in placement with one of our industrial partners. We have strong, long-established industrial links with companies such as IQE and are therefore in a unique position to be able to offer a portfolio of theoretical, practical, fabrication and applications-centred projects in both academic and industrial placement environments. No other Russell Group university can offer such opportunities in this field.
Upon graduation, you will have the training, skillsets and hands-on experience you need to succeed in the dynamic and highly competitive field of compound semiconductors.
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Core modules
Compound Semiconductors Research Project
High Frequency Device Physics and Design
Micro- and Nano-electronics Fabrication
Software Tools and Simulation
RF Circuits Design and CAD
Research Study
Optional modules
Commercialising Innovation
VLSI Design
Advanced Communication Systems
High Frequency Electronic Materials
HF and RF Engineering
Optoelectronics
Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices
Compound Semiconductor Application Specific Photonic Integrated Circuits
An MSc in Compound Semiconductor Electronics will open up opportunities in the following areas:
Technical, research, development and engineering positions in industrial compound semiconductors, silicon semiconductors and advanced communication systems;
Theoretical, experimental and instrumentational doctoral research;
Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields;
Physics, mathematics and general science education.
Cardiff University’s unique position at the forefront of compound semiconductor technology will provide you with the opportunity to develop experience and build contacts with a range of leading companies and organisations.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
