Overview

The Sensor Technologies and Applications course from The University of Cambridg is structured in two phases: a one-year MRes course followed by a three-year PhD research programme.

The MRes phase consists of a combination of taught and research modules aimed at teaching students the technical and transferable skills required to carry out original research in the area of sensing and to become future leaders in sensor technologies for a healthy and sustainable future.

The PhD projects will allow students to become experts in their specific fields. Continuing interdisciplinary research activities during the PhD phase, such as workshops and seminars, will foster collaboration across discipline boundaries and provide a peer network. Other opportunities during the PhD phase include entrepreneurship, outreach and industry placements.

The course aims to cover the full breadth of topics that encompass modern sensor research, including physical and biological concepts of sensing, sensor technologies, sensor-design principles, sensor networks, processing of sensory data, and sensor applications in the areas of healthcare and sustainable environments, society and economies.

In particular, the MRes and PhD parts of the course are designed to develop the following broad themes:

Fundamentals of sensors and networked sensor systems, with special emphasis on sensor-fabrication, technology, electronics, and communications

Concepts of, strategies for, and research skills in sensor-based device fabrication, system design and characterisation

Hands-on research experience via University-based lab rotations, a sensor design project, and a mini research project, together with a sensor team challenge for the whole cohort, often set in collaboration with the industrial partners

Concepts of responsible research and innovation

Aspects of business, innovation, technology development and entrepreneurship

Specialist know-how in the student's chosen PhD research area combined with cross-disciplinary knowledge

Effective communication skills across academic and industrial sensor research and development

Programme Structure

Thesis / Dissertation

For students who carry on to the PhD, a thesis must be submitted and will be assessed via an oral examination with an internal and an external examiner.

Essays

Some of the specialisation modules may be assessed through written coursework submissions and others through a combination of coursework and written examination.

Written examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.

If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.

We are looking for students with a demonstrable interest in sensor technologies or applications.

Typically applicants will have a university degree in a natural science, eg:

physics
chemistry
biology
biochemistry
earth sciences
environmental sciences
materials science
neuroscience

or technology, eg:

engineering
computer science

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11208 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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Overview

In particular, the MRes and PhD parts of the course are designed to develop the following broad themes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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