About the course

To complete a postgraduate research programme, you’ll need to be dedicated and passionate about your area of study. But it’ll be well worth it. Being a doctoral student is challenging, yet incredibly rewarding. You are expected to carry out a programme of research in a particular area under the supervision of a primary supervisor and one or more co-supervisors.

　　The group is internationally recognised for research in the simulation, design and optimisation of both III-V and silicon-based semiconductor devices, in particular quantum cascade lasers, quantum well photodetectors, electro-optic modulators and quantum-dot devices, operating across the near-infrared, mid-infrared and THz spectral ranges. Our work on silicon photonics is focused on the design of silicon and germanium-based optoelectronic devices suitable for integration on silicon substrates. Progress in silicon-based optical transceivers is limited by the lack of an efficient light source. We are investigating the used of strained germanium and germanium/tin alloys, in order to engineer direct-bandgap materials suitable for lasers. Applications of germanium/tin alloys in microelectronics and thermoelectric power generation are also being investigated. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Leeds
February, 2024	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Leeds
February, 2025	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Leeds
February, 2026	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Leeds
February, 2027	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Leeds

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leeds

You must have achieved a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons), or equivalent, or a good performance in a Masters level course in a relevant subject. We also recognise relevant industrial and academic experience.

　　IELTS - IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall band of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component skill.

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 87 (with no less than 20 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leeds. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　129th / 1250

　　THE World ranking22nd / 130

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