Ultra Precision Technologies

Duration:

1 year full-time
2-5 years part-time

Overview:

High-technology products fundamentally depend on a range of ultra precision systems and processes. Next generation products for space, aerospace, energy production, displays, sensors and advanced medical devices demand ultra precision technologies in order to achieve their superior functionality.

The course has been designed to equip engineers and scientists with an understanding of the underlying principles of important ultra precision technologies as well as provide exposure and understanding of their state-of-the-art applications.

Students will study all aspects of ultra precision technologies including the philosophy of determinism, fundamental precision design and metrology principles, critical computer-based design and application tools, detailed knowledge of ultra precision processes and their applications. Strategic approaches to safeguard technology management, intellectual property and product innovation are reviewed.

The Ultra Precision Technologies programme is truly world-class, led by Cranfield University, with support from the Opto-electronics Technology and Incubation Centre (OpTIC) in North Wales, the Optical Science Laboratory of University College London and the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. Course modules are delivered at three locations - Cranfield, OpTIC and Cambridge.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the UK Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

Course Structure:

The course comprises of eight taught modules, and group project and an individual thesis project.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) students complete eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students complete five modules and an assignment.

Modules:

• Computer-aided Engineering for Ultra Precision
• Laser Micromachining and Surface Structuring
• Managing Innovation and New Product Development
• Metrology and Optical Testing
• Modern Optical Technologies
• Optical Design and Fabrication
• Precision Engineering
• Surface Engineering and Coatings

Entry requirements:

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

English language requirements - our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.

Funding:

Funding opportunities exist, including industrial sponsorship, School bursaries and a number of general external schemes.  For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. We recommend you discuss this with your company in the first instance.

Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For further details please visit our website or contact our Enquiries Office on the details provided below.

Want to find out more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details on all the courses we offer by either email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1234 758008. You can also visit our website.

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