Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture

Snapshot

Aims of the Programme

• To provide the basic theoretical and practical training aspects of current industrial practice in the electronics industry
• To use modern computer aided design facilities for the design and simulation of analogue and digital circuits and to consider EMC characteristics
• To include all aspects of new components, materials and devices including surface mount technology and microelectronic developments
• To develop an awareness of company structure and management in the electronics industry and to develop personal communicable skills
• To obtain an awareness of modern manufacturing practices in the electronics industry through external lecturers, industrial visits, attendance at trade fairs and industrial placements for the project

Programme Content

Lecture Modules

The course will contain five modules, which are common for both the Diploma and the MSc courses, which will be completed in the first two terms. Click on the module name for more information.

1. Biolectronics
2. Electronic Product Design
3. Engineering in the Sustainable Environment
4. Microelectronic Fabrication
5. Integrated Laboratory: Design Practice

Project

The project can be undertaken in industry or be industrially-related and completed in the University. The project will be 10 weeks for the Diploma or 20 weeks for the MSc. More information can be found on the modules page.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment for both the Diploma and the MSc will be through a series of assignments, laboratory reports, formal examinations and a thesis.

Sources of Funding

The Diploma programme is funded in full for Scottish residents by the Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). The maintenance allowance is subject to the normal means testing and parental contribution. EC students studying for the Diploma are eligible to obtain a grant from SAAS to pay in full the tuition. Students from other areas of the UK must contact their LEAs.

Entry Requirements

The broad objective of the programme has confirmed that applicants from a wide background can succeed. An honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics or Computer Science is the basic academic requirement, but consideration will be given to technical qualifications supported by relevant industrial experience.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships can be found on the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director	Admissions Contact
Dr Kazem Dastoori School of Engineering, Physics & Mathematics University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384709 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384709 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 384813 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 384813 (from outside the UK) Email: k.dastoori@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk