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Biophotonics – (M.Sc.)
University of Nottingham
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,300 | ||
| Location: | Nottingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Many of the big scientific and technical challenges require knowledge and fluency in a range of disciplines. This is particularly true of biological sciences where the latest innovations in science and technology are intimately linked to new developments.
We have recognised the close link between disciplines in our research by establishing a new Institute of Biophysics, Imaging and Optical Science which incorporates researchers from the School of Biology and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In order to prepare talented people who wish to work at this most challenging and exciting of interfaces, this new MSc course has been created.
The course is to prepare physical scientists, life scientists and engineers to work in the rapidly expanding disciplines of Biophotonics and Imaging. For those with a background in the Biological Sciences, emphasis will be placed on the qauantitive methods that now play a crucial role in the development of biology. Students with previous experience in engineering or physics will be tutored in the challenges of working at the interface with biology.
We are also aware that preparing students for these new disciplines requires an innovative approach to teaching; for this reason most of the teaching will involve project work, some of which will be common to students from all backgrounds. Once this foundation is laid the student will engage in a research project of their choice supervised by leading researchers in the field. Opportunities to collaborate with PhD students and post doctoral workers are also available.
Students will gain training in optical science and technology and cell biology with different emphasis depending on their background. Students will also develop key skills enabling them to communicate with researchers in other disciplines.
Particular features of the course include:
* One to one supervision and tuition with expert members of staff
* Teaching informed by active leading researchers in interdisciplinary science and engineering
* Access to online course content
* Flexibility in course content
All students in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Biology will join a lively and stimulating postgraduate community.
Contents
The MSc Biophotonics (By Research) is completed by full-time study over 12 months.
Students will be expected to study 60 credits.
Students with an Engineering/Physics background will be required to study Introductory Cell Biology.
Students with a Biology background will be required to study Introduction to Communications Engineering.
Students will take at least three of the following modules:
* Microscopy and Image Analysis
* Instrumentation and Measurement
* Ultrasonics
* Imaging Principles and Technology
* Digital Signal Processing for Telecommunications, Multimedia and Instrumentation.
Graduate School Modules:
* Introduction to Managing Research
* Planning Research and Time Management
* Research Policy
* IPR and Management in Science and Engineering
Course Structure
Tutors provide feedback on assignments. Our objective is to help you develop the confidence to work as a professional researcher, at ease with the conventions of the discipline, ensuring you are ready to tackle your chosen area of research. In the early stages of writing your project dissertation, your supervisor will read through and comment on your draft work. The project dissertation itself comprises a significant piece of your own research.
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Requirements
Entry requirements: Candidates would usually be expected to hold an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or a suitable engineering, scientific or mathematical discipline.
IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 6.0 in written element)
TOEFL paper based: 550 (no less than 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL IBT: 76 (no less than 19 in any element)
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 76 |
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