Quantum Photonics and Nanomaterials

Entry requirements

A first class undergraduate degree in physics or a related subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Course description

This masters by research course brings together the University of Sheffield’s expertise in quantum photonics and nanomaterials.

There is a particular focus on the study of novel fundamental phenomena in condensed matter systems as well as applications in quantum information processing, photovoltaics and optoelectronics.

Core modules

• Optical Properties of Solids
• Advanced Electromagnetism
• Semiconductor Physics and Technology
• Research Skills in Physics
• Solid State Physics
• Research Project in Physics

Examples of optional modules

Choose from a range including:

• Biological Physics
• Magnetic Resonance: Principles and Applications
• Physics in an Enterprise Culture
• Further Quantum Mechanics
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• The Physics of Soft Condensed Matter
• Statistical Physics

Teaching and assessment

One-year individual programme of research.

Taught material is complemented by a 12-month research project in one of our world-leading research groups.

Your training will cover optical experiments and fabrication of devices in our state-of-the-art laboratories as well as numerical methods and more.

Course duration

1 year full-time

Information for international students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Qualification and course duration

MRes