Overview

The basic aim of the Doctoral Programme in Optical Engineering is to produce outstanding academic or professional experts, who will have competency in their research area at national and international levels. They will be qualified to research and develop new products and services in the areas of optics in which the Programme's lecturers have recognised research experience. 

In addition, mastering basic and applied knowledge of optics and carrying out research out during the programme could contribute to scientific, technological and socio-economic progress.

By the end of the Programme, the doctoral students should have acquired the following interdisciplinary competencies:

• The ability to conceive, design, implement and adopt a research procedure with academic rigour and responsibility.

• The ability to undertake original research that leads to new knowledge and is worthy of referenced publication in Spain and internationally.

• The ability to compile and transmit technical and scientific information on their area of knowledge to the entire academic community and to society in general.

• The ability to lead and undertake projects.

• The ability to think critically and be creative and innovative.  

• The ability to encourage technological, social and cultural progress in a knowledge-based society, in both academic and professional contexts.

• The ability to lead and work in multidisciplinary teams

• The ability to learn throughout life, to continue to study independently and to participate in lifelong learning.