The aim of the course is to provide a groundbreaking knowledge concentrating on all aspects of microsystems engineering. The courses offer a range of options of immediate relevance to industry at large, and are excellent preparation for those wishing to engage in research. Various schemes are available for financing study on this course. Applications are made to the course Admissions Officer at the Department of Computing and Electrical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University . The taught part of the course is based on one-week block based mode of delivery.
Examinations take place at the end of the term.
Each module represents some 120 hours of student effort. Examinations will determine progression to a project of four months for MSc or two months for PGDip, leading to the submission of a dissertation. This might, for example, be a piece of research, or demonstrate the application of good design principles in some area of hardware or software. This module set is provisional and subject to Faculty and Senate approval. Admission Requirements Applicants require a first or second class honours degree, or its overseas equivalent, in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.