Science and Engineering

1. Science and Engineering www.glasgow.ac.uk/colleges/sciencengineering

2. Study

3. Undergraduate study • 4-year BSc/BEng Honours and 5-year MSci/MEng programmes (some with work placement) • Faster routes degree programmes available in most science and engineering subjects • A wide range of joint honours degree programmes • A number of international partnerships (e.g. 2+2, 3+1) with overseas institutions • Most degree programmes accredited by Professional Societies • Scholarships available for excellent international students • Study abroad and exchange opportunities • Very high scores in National Student Survey (NSS) and international student barometer • More information at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/ www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/abroadexchange/

4. Undergraduate study A - Z Geography Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics Mechatronics Microcomputer Systems Engineering Mobile Software Engineering Physics Physics with Astrophysics Product Design Engineering Psychology Pure Mathematics Software Engineering Statistics Theoretical Physics Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Systems Applied Mathematics Audio and Video Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Physics Chemistry Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Civil Engineering Civil Engineering with Architecture Computing Science Computing Science and Physiology (Neuroinformatics) Earth Science Electronic & Software Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering Electronics with Music

5. Chemistry • Undergraduate degree programmes • Chemistry • BSc, MSci, Faster Route • opportunity to spend a year in industry (MSci students) or undertake research in a European university • recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry • Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry • BSc, MSci, Faster Route • opportunity to spend a year in industry (MSci students) or undertake research in a European university • recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry • Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/courses

6. Computing Science BSc, MSci, Faster Route a range of combined degrees some leading to the award of MA and MA (Soc Sci) single honours graduates eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) Computing Science & Physiology (Neuroinformatics) BSc jointly taught with the School of Life Sciences Electronic & Software Engineering BEng, MEng, BSc jointly taught with the School of Engineering accredited by the British Computer Society (MBCS) (BSc) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (BEng, MEng) Computing Science Undergraduate degree programmes

7. Mobile Software Engineering BSc excellent links with industry ensuring access to state-of-the-art mobile equipment and expertise honours graduates eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) Software Engineering BSc, MSci, Faster Route excellent industrial links leading to exciting, substantial work placements honours graduates eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/computing/courses/ Computing Science Undergraduate degree programmes

8. Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes • Aeronautical Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • unique in Scotland and with BAE systems “preferred” status • Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institute of Mechanical Engineers • Aerospace Systems • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • unique in Scotland and one of the most well established programmes in the UK • Audio and Video Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

9. Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes • Biomedical Engineering • BEng, MEng • the only undergraduate biomedical engineering degree offered in Scotland • Civil Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • accredited by the Engineering Council UK • Civil Engineering with Architecture • BEng, MEng • accredited by the Engineering Council UK

10. Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes • Electronics & Electrical Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology • Electronic & Software Engineering • BEng, MEng, BSc • Jointly taught with the School of Computing Science • accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (BEng, MEng) and by the British Computer Society (MBCS) (BSc) • Electronics with Music • BEng, MEng • accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

11. Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes • Mechanical Design Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers • Mechanical Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • close links with industry, including vacation and year-out employment opportunities • accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers • Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • the only degree of its kind in Scotland • close links with industry • accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

12. Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes • Mechatronics • BEng, MEng • an interdisciplinary fusion of mechanical, electrical, electronic and control engineering • Microcomputer Systems Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology • Product Design Engineering • BEng, MEng, Faster Route (MEng) • students may participate in an exchange placement in a European university within the MEng programme • accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/engineering/courses/undergraduate/

13. Geographical and Earth Sciences Undergraduate degree programmes • Earth Science • BSc, Faster Route • includes an intensive programme of fieldwork, both in the UK and abroad • Geography • BSc, MA, MA (Soc Sci), Faster Route (BSc) • a range of combined degrees some leading to the award of MA and MA (Soc Sci) Further information at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/ges/courses/

14. Undergraduate degree programmes Mathematical Sciences Msci involves the study of three disciplines – mathematics, statistics and computing science Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Pure Mathematics BSc, MSci, MA, MA (Soc Sci), Faster Route (BSc, MSci) a range of joint honours programmes are available Mathematics and Statistics

15. Undergraduate degree programmes Statistics BSc, MSci, MA, Faster Route (BSc, MSci) one of a very few Single Honours degree programmes in the UK a range of joint honours programmes are available a joint programme with the University of Bologna in Statistical Science is available with students spending their third year in Bologna, where staff teach in English Further information at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/courses/ Mathematics and Statistics

16. Undergraduate degree programmes Physics BSc, MSci, MA, Faster Route (BSc, MSci) accredited by the Institute of Physics a range of joint honours programmes are available the University is part of the Scottish Universities’ Physics Alliance (SUPA) Theoretical Physics Msci focuses on more advanced theoretical topics, including general relativity and quantum field theory accredited by the Institute of Physics Physics and Astronomy

17. Undergraduate degree programmes Chemical Physics BSc, MSci MSci students can choose to spend a year’s placement working in a relevant industry recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry and accredited by the Institute of Physics Physics with Astrophysics BSc, MSci, Faster Route (BSc, MSci) accredited by the Institute of Physics Further information at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/physics/courses/ Physics and Astronomy

18. Undergraduate degree programmes Psychology BSc, MA, MA (Soc Sci) a range of joint honours programmes are available all Single and Joint Honours programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society a restricted entry system is operated for honours entry due to the popularity of this programme Further information at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/psychology/courses/ Psychology

19. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 MSc in Science for International Development (Health) MSc in Science for International Development (Environment) MSc in Social Statistics MSc in Software Development MSc in Space Systems Engineering MSc in Sustainable Energy MSc in Sustainable Water Resources MSc in Statistics MRes in Advanced Statistics MSc in Automotive Engineering MSc in Aquatic System Science MSc in Biostatistics MSc in Coastal System Management MSc in Embedded Electronic Systems MSc in Environmental Statistics MSc in Freshwater System Science MSc in Geomatics and Management MSc in Marine System Science MSc in Mechatronics

20. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Aquatic System Science • Coastal System Management • Freshwater System Science • Marine System Science • delivered by the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences • four parallel programmes aimed at graduates in biological sciences, environmental sciences, geography, earth science, civil engineering • representatives of industry and government agencies are involved in programme delivery, and there is a strong professional training programme in-built

21. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Automotive Engineering • delivered by the School of Engineering • provides a unique opportunity for the study of contemporary and future car design • supported by Honda • Geomatics and Management • delivered by the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences • designed to provide a solid grounding in business and management theory with special consideration of its application in the manufacturing and engineering sector • available with a September and January intake • aimed at graduates in Geomatics (Surveying and Mapping) and Civil Engineering

22. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Science for Development (Health) • Science for Development (Environment) • delivered by the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences • a suite of Science for International Development programmes with two initial pathways • aimed at graduates with a science background who wish to pursue a career in the development sector • Sustainable Energy • delivered by the School of Engineering with input from others • the energy theme is being developed across a very wide front at Glasgow, including fuel cells, battery and hydrogen storage technologies, diverse energy generation and conversion systems, and new materials • suitable for students with backgrounds in a variety of numerate disciplines

23. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Mechatronics • delivered by the School of Engineering • designed to provide a broad-based and practice-oriented training to equip students with appropriate technical knowledge, management and communication skills to enter industry as technologists in Mechatronic Engineering • suitable for graduates in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and related scientific and engineering disciplines • Sustainable Water Resources • delivered by the School of Engineering • designed to complement the present MSc in Global Water Sustainability • the programme will include courses from Civil Engineering, courses from the MSc programmes in marine/coastal/freshwater led by GES, and the ‘Theory and Principles of Sustainability’ course taught by the Business School

24. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Statistics (MSc) • Advanced Statistics (Mres) • Biostatistics • Environmental Statistics • Social Statistics • Delivered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics • a suite of programmes in Statistics with opportunities to specialise in named awards

25. New for 2011-12 • New postgraduate taught Masters’ provision for 2011-12 • Embedded Electronic Systems • a joint programme in Embedded Electronic Systems delivered by experts in Computing Science and Engineering • Software Development • equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for software development roles in the IT industry; • intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in subjects other than computing • Space Systems Engineering • delivered by the School of Engineering • designed to prepare graduates from engineering, mathematics and the physical sciences for careers in the space industry, space agencies and space-related research institutes

26. Postgraduate study Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Engineering and Management Aerospace Systems Applied Mathematics/Mathematics Applied Population & Statistical Mapping Astrophysics Brain Imaging Chemistry/Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Civil Engineering and Management Computing Science (MRes and MSc) Computer Systems Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering and Management Electronics Design Geoinformation Technology and Cartography Geospatial and Mapping Sciences Geotechnics Global Water Sustainability Information Retrieval Systems (MRes and MSc) Human Geography: Space, Policy & Power Information Security (MRes and MSc) Information Technology Landscape Monitoring and Mapping Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Management Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems (MRes and MSc) Physics: Advanced Materials Physics: Energy and the Environment Physics: Life Sciences Physics: Global Security Psychological Science, Research Methods of Signal Processing, Electronic and ... (SPECTRUM) Software Engineering (MRes and MSc) Structural Engineering & Mechanics Telecommunication Electronics Theoretical Physics

27. E Postgraduate study A - Z(*new for 2011-12; ** new for 2012-13) Advanced Statistics* Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Engineering and Management Aerospace Systems Applied Mathematics/Mathematics Applied Population & Statistical Mapping Astrophysics Aquatic System Science* Automotive Engineering* Biostatistics* Brain Imaging Chemistry/Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Civil Engineering and Management Coastal System Management* Computing Science (MRes and MSc) Computer Systems Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering and Management Electronics Design Embedded Electronic Systems* Environmental Statistics* Freshwater System Science* Geoinformation Technology and Cartography Geomatics and Management* Geospatial and Mapping Sciences Geotechnics Global Water Sustainability

28. E Postgraduate study A - Z(*new for 2011-12; ** new for 2012-13) Information Retrieval Systems (MRes and MSc) Human Geography: Space, Policy & Power Information Security (MRes and MSc) Information Technology Landscape Monitoring and Mapping Marine System Science* Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Management Mechatronics* Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems (MRes and MSc) Physics: Advanced Materials Physics: Energy and the Environment Physics: Life Sciences Physics: Global Security Psychological Science, Research Methods of Science for International Development (Environment)** Science for International Development (Health)** Signal Processing, Electronic and ... (SPECTRUM) Social Statistics* Software Development* Software Engineering (MRes and MSc) Space Systems Engineering* Structural Engineering & Mechanics Sustainable Energy* Sustainable Water Resources** Statistics* Telecommunication Electronics Theoretical Physics

29. Chemistry • Postgraduate taught programmes • Chemistry • extends depth and breadth of knowledge in all branches of chemistry • suitable for a professional chemist capable of conducting research • Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry • as above with specialisation in Medicinal Chemistry • suitable for a professional medicinal chemist capable of conducting research • Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/postgraduate/

30. Computing Science • Postgraduate taught programmes • Computing Science (MRes and MSc) • designed for graduates with good undergraduate degrees in computing who wish to advance their knowledge and software development skills • prepares graduates for responsible positions in the IT industry (MSc) or for research positions in universities or industrial laboratories (MRes) • Information Retrieval Systems (MRes and MSc) – as above • Information Security (MRes and MSc) – as above • Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems (MRes and MSc) – as above • Software Engineering (MRes and MSc) – as above

31. Computing Science • Postgraduate taught programmes • Software Development • equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for software development roles in the IT industry; • intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in subjects other than computing • Information Technology (MSc) • an intensive, practically-oriented programme intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in subjects other than computing science • Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/computing/postgraduate/

32. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Aeronautical Engineering • suitable for graduates who currently work or intend to work in the aeronautical engineering industries • Aerospace Engineering and Management • aimed at students with an engineering background, but with minimal management experience • taught jointly with the Business School • available with a September and January intake • through existing collaborations with industrial and academic partners, students may have the opportunity to study at partner institutions in the UK and further afield during the summer months • Aerospace Systems • introduces the exciting multi-disciplinary area of technology • accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society

33. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Automotive Engineering • the first programme of its kind in Scotland • a unique opportunity to contemporary and future car design • Computer Systems Engineering • jointly taught with the School of Computing Science • a highly flexible programme which can be tailored to students needs • Civil Engineering and Management • aimed at graduate engineers, looking to broaden their knowledge of management in the context of civil engineering • taught jointly with the Business School • available with a September and January intake

34. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Electronics & Electrical Engineering • A broad spectrum of specialist topics having immediate application to industrial problems • teaching is timetabled to accommodate part-time students as well as full-time • Electronics & Electrical Engineering and Management • aimed at students with an engineering background, but with minimal management experience • taught jointly with the Business School • available with a September and January intake • Electronics Design • includes specialised elements of the design of electronic circuits and systems • teaching is timetabled to accommodate part-time students as well as full-time

35. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Embedded Electronic Systems • jointly taught with the School of Computing Science • a rapidly growing and highly lucrative branch of Engineering • Geotechnics • jointly taught and awarded with the University of Strathclyde • provides the basis for students professional development in an industry context • Global Water Sustainability • explores the crisis of fresh water supply and sanitation which faces the planet and how this impacts on our lives • combines engineering problem-solving in the context of environmental sustainability

36. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Mechanical Engineering • places a strong emphasis on the central role that design takes in both innovation and the integration of the engineering disciplines • Mechanical Engineering and Management • aimed at students with a mechanical engineering background, but minimal management experience • taught jointly with the Business School • available with a September and January intake • Mechatronics • an interdisciplinary fusion of mechanical, electrical, electronic and control engineering • developed in consultation with industry to provide a coherent integration of traditionally disparate disciplines

37. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Signal Processing, Electronic and Computation Techniques for Researching and Understanding Music (SPECTRUM) • suitable for graduates with a first degree in a numerate discipline who are interested in traditional or classical music • students work with professional classical musicians to deploy technological solutions to musical problems • Space Systems Engineering • prepares graduates for careers in the space industry, space agencies and space-related research institutes • Sustainable Energy • an interdisciplinary programme designed to equip graduates for employment within the international energy sector

38. Engineering • Postgraduate taught programmes • Sustainable Water Resources • this programme will expose you to the principles of sustainability, water and wastewater engineering and natural resource management • local and national policy makers, aid agencies and are others are in desperate need of the skills and knowledge that this programme will deliver • Structural Engineering and Mechanics • jointly taught and awarded with the University of Edinburgh • designed for students intending to pursue careers in this specialist area of civil and structural engineering, in design consultancies and elsewhere • Telecommunication Electronics • designed to prepare graduates from engineering, mathematics and the physical sciences for a career in the global telecommunications industry • Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/engineering/postgraduate/

39. Geographical and Earth Sciences Postgraduate taught programmes • Applied Population and Statistical Mapping • a unique programme combining the study of statistical analysis of population data with the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Aquatic System Science • Coastal System Management • Marine System Science • multidisciplinary programmes developed in consultation with government and industry • prepares graduates for careers in the water, environmental or research sectors worldwide

40. Geographical and Earth Sciences Postgraduate taught programmes • Geoinformation Technology and Cartography • aimed at those seeking a career in geographic information management or cartography • designed primarily for those with little or no academic background in the subject and for those with a technical/practical background in the subject seeking an academic qualification • Geospatial and Mapping Sciences • aimed at those seeking a career in geomatics • developed in close consultation with industry, the programme meets the academic requirement for membership of relevant professional bodies

41. Geographical and Earth Sciences Postgraduate taught programmes • Landscape Monitoring and Mapping • intended for those seeking careers in environmental monitoring or management, or planning research in this area • Human Geography: Space, Policy and Power • covers the obligatory element of the Economic & Social Research Council's '1+3' programme • recognised by the Arts & Humanities Research Council Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/ges/postgraduate/

42. Postgraduate taught programmes Advanced Statistics (MRes) equips statistics graduates with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician or to embark on research at PhD level Applied Mathematics/Mathematics aimed at mathematics graduates or those with a first degree including a major component of mathematics designed to develop a mature understanding of fundamental theories and analytical skills applicable to many situations includes Scottish Mathematical Sciences Training Centre (SMSTC) course provision Biostatistics equips graduates with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician supporting research in a biomedical environment previous study of Statistics is not required Mathematics and Statistics

43. Postgraduate taught programmes Environmental Statistics equips graduates with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician supporting research on the environment previous study of Statistics is not required Social Statistics equips graduates with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician supporting research in the social sciences previous study of Statistics is not required Statistics equips graduates with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician previous study of Statistics is not required Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/postgraduate/ Mathematics and Statistics

44. Postgraduate taught programmes Physics: Energy and the Environment aims to give students an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics, with particular emphasis on their application to global challenges, at a level appropriate for a professional physicist Physics: Advanced Materials – as above Physics: Life Sciences – as above Physics: Global Security– as above Physics and Astronomy

45. Postgraduate taught programmes Astrophysics provides students with the theoretical, observational and computational skills necessary to analyse and solve a range of advanced astrophysics problems the programme provides an excellent foundation for a career of scientific leadership in academia or industry Theoretical Physics aims to give you an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics, with particular emphasis on the theoretical aspects of the subject, at a level appropriate for a professional physicist Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/physics/postgraduate/ Physics and Astronomy

46. Postgraduate taught programmes Brain Imaging aims to train students in research skills for brain imaging research students have access to the resources of the University’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi), including a 3 Tesla fMRI scanner, MEG system, a TMS lab, and several brain electrophysiology labs with fMRI compatible systems Psychological Studies, Research Methods of an approved research training programme of the Economic & Social Research Council that can be used as the first year of a ‘1+3’ funding package or qualify students for future ‘+3’ funding Further information at:www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/psychology/postgraduate/ Psychology

47. Graduate quotes “From the point of view of my postgraduate study and career aspirations, it has been the community of world-leading statisticians at Glasgow that has mattered. The training that I have received in such an environment has laid down a cornerstone not only for my current research efforts but also for my future professional career.” JinghaoXue, PhD Statistics “The MSc in Mechanical Engineering & Management is an excellent opportunity to specialise in mechanical engineering and also gain business and management education as well as commercial awareness, which I believe will benefit me for the rest of my life.” PuHao, MSc in Mechanical Engineering & Management