Programs

We offer 3 compatible postgraduate programs:

Master of Science and Technology of Photonics and Optoelectronics,
Graduate Diploma of Photonics and Optoelectronics,
Graduate Certificate Photonics and Optoelectronics,

Information about the programs are summarised in the table below:

Course-work programs in Photonics and Optoelectronics	Entry Requirement	Minimum completion time	Number of courses per program
Master of Science and Technology	4 year degree in Science or Engineering	One year	8 (6 core + 2 electives)
Graduate Diploma	3 year degree in Science or Engineering	One year	6 (4 core + 2 electives)
Graduate Certificate	3 year degree in Science or Engineering	Half a year	3 (2 core + 1 electives)

The list of courses taught in the various programs are summarised in the table below:
( C represents the core course, E represents the elective courses )

COURSES	Master of Science and Technology	Graduate Diploma	Graduate Certificate
PHYS9720 Optoelectronics	-	-	C
PHYS9710 Lasers and Applications	C	C	C
ELEC9355/ELEC8355 Optical Communications Systems	C	C	-
PHYS9060 Advanced Optics	E	E	E
ELEC9350/ELEC8350 Theory of Optical Fibres	C	C	-
ELEC9703 Microsystems Design and Technology or ELEC8505 Micro-systems technology (MEMS)	E	E	-
PHYS9310 Physics of Semiconductor devices	C	C	E
ELEC9502 VLSI technology	E	E	-
PHYS9761 Optoelectronics Laboratory I	C	E	E
PHYS9762 Optoelectronics Laboratory II	C	E	E

It is easy to transfer from one program into the other (from example, from the Graduate Diploma into the Masters program), as the programs are designed to articulate into each other.

1. MASTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHOTONICS (course code 8722)
This MScTech by coursework degree program aims to provide a broad, advanced and interdisciplinary education in the relevant fields. The program may be completed in one academic year (two sessions) of full-time study, or longer as a part-time student. Most of the courses are also available via distance education. The laboratory-based classes have to be completed at the Kensington campus of the University of NSW.

The entry requirements for the Masters degree are a four-year bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent qualifications, or a three year BSc degree with at least one year of relevant experience in optics, optical communications, or semiconductor physics. The program coordinator will ensure that each student has the prior knowledge required by the courses given below. Where such prior knowledge is found to be lacking, candidates may be asked to undertake additional courses to ensure that the necessary prior knowledge is acquired.

Course requirements include 6 core courses and 2 electives from the following

Core courses:

PHYS9710 Lasers and Applications
ELEC9350/ELEC8350 Theory of optical fibres and optical signal processing
PHYS9761 Optoelectronics Laboratory I
PHYS9762 Optoelectronics Laboratory II
PHYS9310 Physics of Semiconductor Devices
ELEC9355/ELEC8355 Optical Communications Systems

Elective courses

PHYS9060 Advanced Optics
ELEC9502 VLSI Technology
ELEC8505 Micro-systems Technology or ELEC9703 Microsystems Design and Technology

2. GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PHOTONICS AND OPTOELECTRONICS (course code 5662)
This program provides students with the opportunity to study the basic sciences and technologies that underlie the field of optoelectronics and photonics. This program offers theoretical and practical training in the areas that form the foundation of these fields.

The entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma are a bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent qualifications. The program coordinator will ensure that each student has the prior knowledge required by the courses given below. Where such prior knowledge is found to be lacking, candidates may be asked to undertake additional courses to ensure that the necessary prior knowledge is acquired.

The program may be completed in two sessions (one academic year) full time or longer as a part-time student. Most of the courses are also available via distance education.

Course requirements include 4 core subjects and 2 electives.

Core courses
PHYS9710 Lasers and Applications
PHYS9310 Physics of Semiconductor Devices
ELEC9350/ELEC8350 Theory of optical fibres and optical signal processing
ELEC9355/ELEC8355 Optical Communications Systems

Elective courses:
PHYS9761 Optoelectronics Laboratory I or II
PHYS9060 Advanced Optics
ELEC9502 VLSI Technology
ELEC8505 Micro-systems Technology or ELEC9703 Microsystems Design and Technology

3. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PHOTONICS AND OPTOELECTRONICS (course code 7432)
This certificate provides students with the opportunity to study the fundamentals of photonics and optoelectronics. It offers theoretical and practical training in some of the disciplines that underlie these multi-disciplinary technologies.

The entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate are a (3 year) bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent qualifications. The program coordinator will ensure that each student has the prior knowledge required by the courses given below. Where such prior knowledge is found to be lacking, candidates may be asked to undertake additional courses to ensure that the necessary prior knowledge is acquired.

The program may be completed in one session (14 weeks) as a full-time student or longer as a part-time student. Most of the courses are also available via distance education.

Course requirements include 2 core courses and one elective course from the following:

Core courses:
PHYS9720 Optoelectronics
PHYS9710 Lasers and Applications

Elective courses:
PHYS9761 Optoelectronics Laboratory I
PHYS9762 Optoelectronics Laboratory II
PHYS9310 Physics of Semiconductor Devices
PHYS9060 Advanced Optics