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Compound Semiconductor Physics (MSc)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Compound Semiconductor Physics has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication, applications, and integration with silicon technology. The programme is jointly delivered by 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. Career prospects - An MSc Compound Semiconductor Physics degree will open up opportunities in the following areas: Technical, research, development and engineering positions in industrial compound semiconductors, silicon semiconductors and semiconductor photonics Theoretical, experimental and instrumentational doctoral research Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields and Physics, mathematics and general science education.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,450per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    20th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    156 70%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    30th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    21st

    14

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