Course description
Our innovative MSc in Sensor Design has been developed in conjunction with Honeywell, a diversified technology and manufacturing leader. It is intended for recently-qualified graduates or existing engineers/ technologists wishing to either commence their career or further their career by undertaking a Masters-level qualification designed for Sensor Design Engineers/ Technologists.
The programme provides a solid foundation in the practical techniques required in experimental laboratory work, the analysis of data and computer simulation techniques, including use of industry-standard packages such as Pro-Engineer and Pro-Mechanica.
As this programme has been designed with significant input from industry, there is a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and expertise within the taught element. At the end of the programme, students will have specialist knowledge in the practical and theoretical principles of sensors, coupled with the necessary laboratory and computer-based design and simulation skills to enable them to commence or continue their careers as Sensor Design Engineers/Technologists. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop professional skills in report-writing, oral presentation and project management.
Course Contents
The programme allows students the opportunity to complement sensor-specific core modules with a range of options from the field of computer-aided engineering. Taught topics covered in the programme emphasise the development of professional skills and attitudes and include: physical principles of sensors; sensor applications; measurement systems; testing; multiphysics modelling; and mechanical simulation.
Core modules include:
* Sensor Principles and Applications
* Sensor Simulation
* Modelling and Sensor Systems and Testing
Option modules include:
* IT Project Management
* Computer-Aided Design
* Applied Analysis and Simulation
* Computer-Aided Manufacture
* Advanced Analysis and Simulation
* Reliability and EDI
* Enterprise Integration
* Ultrasonics and Nanotechnology
* Surface Analysis and Detectors
MSc
A research dissertation will be undertaken as part of the MSc. This will be undertaken in a relevant industrial setting or with an academic research group within the University.
Summer Placement
For full-time applicants to this programme, there may be an opportunity to gain relevant, paid work experience with Honeywell for the three months prior to the commencement of the programme in September, at their Newhouse facility in Central Scotland. In addition to making an application for the MSc programme, using the University’s postgraduate application form, candidates wishing to be considered for this competitive, preprogramme, industrial experience opportunity (commencing June) must make a separate placement application
Career Prospects
The programme has been designed to enable students to make a useful contribution in industry in sensor design and applications. The objective is to equip students with the appropriate marketable and technological skills for them to work effectively at an advanced level within an engineering, manufacturing or technology environment.
Considerable emphasis will be placed on practical skills and knowledge as applied in an industrial environment. The practical, research-based MSc project element also offers an excellent opportunity for students to make an impact on a particular employer. It is anticipated that employment opportunities from this advanced programme will include work in roles such as Mechanical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Materials Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer/Manager, NDT Project Engineer or Transducer/Sensor Designer.
