Photonics University of Barcelona

Overview

The most important institutions carrying out research in photonics in the Barcelona area, namely, the UAB, the UB, the UPC and the ICFO, participate in this he master’s degree in Photonics from University of Barcelona's School of Telecommunications Engineering and offer comprehensive training that covers theoretical and applied topics. 

From September to December, all courses are taught on the UB (Barcelona) and UAB (Bellaterra) campuses. From December to April, all courses are taught on the UPC’s North Campus (Barcelona).

Laboratory practicals, seminars, visits and master’s theses, however, may be carried out at any of the four participating institutions.

Professional opportunities

The particular fields that students may be employed in once they graduate are proliferating, given the interdisciplinary nature and increasing relevance of photonics, which has been selected as one of five Key Enabling Technologies for the future of the European Union. The master’s degree in Photonics complements bachelor’s degrees in the sciences (particularly physics) and engineering (particularly engineering physics, telecommunications engineering, electrical, mechanical and electronic engineering and optics, as well as related fields such as nanophotonics and bioengineering) and provides broader and more specific training on scientific advances and interdisciplinary technologies. Career prospects may include the following:• Taking a doctoral degree in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Nanophotonics, Biophotonics, Telecommunications, Electronics, Imaging, Quantum Information, etc.• Participating in doctoral programmes, R&D and innovation programmes in companies, basic or applied research centres and universities.• Joining a large company as a consultant or engineer on photonics-related topics, applications development engineer, sales specialist or laboratory consultant.• Working as a freelance advisor or consultant on photonics-related subjects.• Working in highly specialised technical positions for controlling services such as microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thin films, etc.• Participating in (and promoting) spin-offs and other small technology-based companies.• Joining the education system for high-level training in the field of photonics.