MRes Photonics
Imperial College London
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MRes - Master of Research

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South Kensington Campus

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MRes - Master of Research

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Develop your appreciation of photonics and prepare for further research training on this Masters course.Youll advance your understanding of this exciting area of physics, which enables developments in fields as diverse as biomedical imaging and high power fibre lasers.Built on our MSc in Optics and Photonics course, this usually forms the first year of the four-year MRes+PhD research training programme in the Photonics group.Youll develop research interests and skills in photonics and receive ...Read more

Develop your appreciation of photonics and prepare for further research training on this Master's course.

You'll advance your understanding of this exciting area of physics, which enables developments in fields as diverse as biomedical imaging and high power fibre lasers.

Built on our MSc in Optics and Photonics course, this usually forms the first year of the four-year MRes+PhD research training programme in the Photonics group.

You'll develop research interests and skills in photonics and receive training in appropriate research methods.

The course will enhance your written and communication skills for a diverse range of audiences. A substantial taught laboratory element also helps reinforce the practical expertise required to pursue further research.

A major individual project will also provide you with a thorough preparation for PhD study, with the work assessed by oral presentations and a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

First class Honours in physics, electrical or electronic engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.

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£16,100 per year

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£16,100 per year

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£37,000 per year

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£37,000 per year

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Imperial College London
Exhibition Rd London Greater London SW7 2AZ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Gloucester Road  0.3 miles away Nearest train station: West Brompton  0.7 miles away
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