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University of Glasgow: Sensor and Imaging Systems
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Physics & Astronomy |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
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 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. * Physics research at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh has been evaluated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework [2021]. * Find out more about CENSIS.
The MSc programme in Sensor & Imaging Systems lasts one year and contains a minimum of 180 credits. Students undertake a minimum of:
- 60 credits at the University of Glasgow (semester 1), and
- 60 credits at the University of Edinburgh (semester 2)
The remaining 60 credits will take the form of an extended MSc project, carried out on a specific aspect of theoretical, computational or experimental aspect of Sensor and Imaging Systems. Projects will be conducted at Glasgow and/or Edinburgh Universities while embedded within a research group or groups – under the direct supervision of a member of academic staff.
Structure
The curriculum undertaken by each student will be flexible, and tailored to the prior experience and expertise of the student, his/her particular research interests and the specific nature of the extended research project topic provisionally identified at the beginning of the MSc programme.
Generally, however, courses taken in semester 1 will focus on skills, understanding and knowledge in the fundamentals of SIS, while courses taken in semester 2 will provide training in more specialist aspects.
Semester 1 (University of Glasgow)
Students take 30 credits of core courses and select 30 credits of optional courses.
Core courses (all level 11)
- FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSING AND MEASUREMENT (20 credits)
- RESEARCH SKILLS (10 credits)
Optional courses (30 credits)
- DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF IONISING RADIATION (10 credits)
- CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS (10 credits)
- DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (20 credits)
- MICROELECTRONICS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS 4 (10 credits)
- WAVES & DIFFRACTION (10 credits)
- LASERS AND ELECTRO-OPTIC SYSTEMS 4 (10 credits)
- NANOFABRICATION (10 credits)
Semester 2 (University of Edinburgh)
Students take 20 credits of core courses and select 40 credits of optional courses.
Please see the University of Edinburgh SIS course list for the complete and up-to-date second-semester course details.
Semester 3
A project will be conducted at either University of Glasgow (School of Physics or School of Engineering) or University of Edinburgh (School of Chemistry or School of Engineering), that is, one of:
- MSC PROJECT (University of Glasgow) (60 credits)
- MSC PROJECT (University of Glasgow) (60 credits)
- MSC PROJECT (EDINBURGH) (University of Edinburgh) (60 credits)
Thus students take a minimum of 180 credits with a requirement that at least 150 credits are at SCQF level 11 (M-level).
Some options may not be available to some students if their background is not suitable.
Projects may involve placements within industry. Students will be enrolled within one of the above project courses and be allocated an academic supervisor from the appropriate School and University.
Regulations
This programme will be governed by the relevant regulations published in the University Calendar. These regulations include the requirements in relation to:
- (a) Award of the degree
- (b) Progress
- (c) Early exit awards
Joint award
The SIS programme is delivered and awarded jointly by the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The degree certificate is issued by the University of Glasgow, but with text and signatures from both universities to confirm the joint award.
You will gain an understanding of sensor-based systems applicable to a whole host of markets supported by CENSIS.
Career opportunities are extensive. Sensor systems are spearheading the next wave of connectivity and intelligence for internet connected devices, underpinning all of the new ‘smart markets’, e.g., grid, cities, transport and mobility, digital healthcare and big data.
You will graduate with domain-appropriate skills suitable for a range of careers in areas including renewable energy, subsea and marine technologies, defence, automotive engineering, intelligent transport, healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing and process control, consumer electronics, and environmental monitoring.
Globally, the market for sensor systems is valued at £500Bn with an annual growth rate of 10%. The Scottish sensor systems market is worth £2.6Bn pa. There are over 170 sensor systems companies based in Scotland (SMEs and large companies), employing 16,000 people in high-value jobs including product R&D, design, engineering, manufacturing and field services.
MSc
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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