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Microelectronics (MEng)

University of Sheffield

Faculty:DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Integrated Circuit Design
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $37,246

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds (£21,450) to Canadian dollars.

Description:

Learn the theory and the practical skills you need to create semiconductor devices and circuits. Core subjects include: integrated circuit technology and basic VLSI design; electronic device design; and semiconductor light-emitting diodes and laser diodes.

All our first-year students take part in the faculty's Global Engineering Challenge, working with students from other engineering disciplines to solve a real-world problem. All second years get to work on a week-long project devised by one of our industry partners. You'll also get the chance to work with an engineering company through the Sheffield Industrial Project Scheme. In your third year, you'll carry out your own research project, supervised by an academic. In your final year, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on a research project led by an academic with industry input.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   Mathematics 
  •   Physics  or   Chemistry 
Applicants are required to have an average of 80% in six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses, including Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Electronics.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 28, 2018