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Masters Degrees in Photonics Worldwide

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Photonics and Nanotechnology Master Degree

Vilnius University Lithuania

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Photonics Technologies MSc

Tampere University Finland

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Photonics MSc

Abbe School of Photonics Germany

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Integrated Photonic and Electronic Systems MRes

University College London (UCL) United Kingdom

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Photon Physics PhD, MSc(Res), MPhil

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics MSc

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Condensed Matter and Photonics MPhil, PhD

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Photonic Integration and Advanced Data Storage PhD

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Study a Photonics Masters abroad in 2025

Photonics is a field within optics that looks at the study and manipulation of light. It encompasses the generation, detection, and manipulation of photons, and their applications in a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, medicine, and manufacturing. There are several subfields within photonics, such as optics, quantum optics, and laser physics.

Graduates of a masters degree in photonics will have access to an extensive range of career opportunities. These include positions in research and development, engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as laboratory work, with a strong emphasis on research. Modules you study might include:

  • Advanced Optics
  • Quantum Photonics
  • Fiber Optic Sensors and Networks
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Laser Physics and Applications

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