Overview
We offer a variety of exciting and diverse research opportunities, including a range of institutional projects as well as collaborative studentships from two EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics and Condensed Matter.
For students with limited research background in photonics we offer an MSc in Photonics and Optoelectronic Devices, in collaboration with the University of St Andrews.
Details
The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University builds on more than 40 years of Heriot-Watt’s world-leading research in photonics and brings together research strengths from lasers and optical sensing approaches to future manufacturing methods and the fundamentals of quantum information.
Programme Structure
Research
- Ultrafast Laser Science and Technology
- Condensed Matter (including EPSRC CDT PhD positions)
- Quantum Technology
- Applied Optics and Laser Systems
- Micro- and Nanophotonic Devices
- Metamaterials
- Astrophotonics
- Applied Photonics (including EPSRC CDT EngD positions)
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Entry date: various
- International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.
Language
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Disciplines
Physics Natural Sciences Molecular Sciences View 32 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Tuition Fee
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International
22264 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22264 GBP per year
UK: TBC
Living costs for Edinburgh
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