University of St. Andrews
Heriot-Watt University
| University of Strathclyde University of St. Andrews Heriot-Watt University | |
The timetable for the coursework is shown below, for students starting in September each year:
| Late September - Mid December (at the University of St Andrews) | Lasers (2 modules) Modern Optics (1.5 modules) Technical Communication (1 module) Optoelectronics in Industry (0.5 module) Experimental Laboratory (2 modules) Optical Instrumentation and Sensors (0.5 module - optional) |
| Late December - Mid January | Study period |
| Mid - Late January (at the University of St Andrews) | Exams |
| Late January - Early February (at St Andrews / Heriot-Watt) | Innovation & Teamwork (0.5 module - option) |
| Mid February – End March | Literature review |
| Mid February | Start research work with sponsor company & complete remainder of coursework throughout the 4-year programme |
The remainder of the modules can be completed either by distance learning (including the business and management modules) or as shorter periods of on-campus teaching throughout the four years of study.
It is also possible to complete all the coursework by a mixture of distance-learning and short courses; this option is of particular interest to those applicants who are already company employees.